Postcode Analysis Mid Suffolk, East of England

RIVER GARDENS, IP14 1BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIVER GARDENS, IP14 1BF.

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Population

288

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 46,600 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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3/10
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4/10
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9/10
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4/10
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5/10
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8/10
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6/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, IP14 1BF combines high owner-occupation (70%), strong property values (£500k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP14 1BF is a safe, established residential area on River Gardens, 0.1km from Combs Ford in Stowmarket. Administratively it sits within Combs Ford ward and the Bury St Edmunds constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £500k.

Census 2021 statistics for IP14 1BF are sourced from Output Area E00153268 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP14 1BF. The average age is 39.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 500,000

2 sales · Mean £ 500,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

IP14 1BF has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences47
Drugs11
Other theft10
Shoplifting8
Criminal damage and arson6

school Local Schools

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Combs Ford Primary School

Good391 pupils0.4 km
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Trinity Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good176 pupils0.8 km
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Abbot's Hall Community Primary School

Good394 pupils0.8 km
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Grace Cook Primary School

0.9 km
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Cedars Park Community Primary School

Requires Improvement366 pupils1.3 km
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Chilton Community Primary School

Good159 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Bernard Holdings Ltd0.6 km
  • The Willow Tree0.5 km
  • Queens Head0.8 km
  • The Magpie Inn0.2 km
  • The Gladstone Arms0.2 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Bella Sorrento0.8 km
  • Limetree Cafe0.8 km
  • Passione D'Amore Limited0.5 km
  • Redfort0.9 km
  • The Regal 1936 Cafe Bar0.4 km
  • + 13 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Subway Sandwich Shop0.8 km
  • A C Cracknell Fish & Chips0.2 km
  • Golden Fried Chicken0.7 km
  • Chip Inn0.2 km
  • Dragon Inn0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Boots Uk Ltd0.7 km
  • Nisa (Ipswich Street)0.7 km
  • Birthdays Ltd0.7 km
  • Bonitas Wholefoods Ltd0.8 km
  • Suffolk Dairies Ltd0.7 km
  • + 10 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Cedars Hotel Ltd0.8 km
  • Verandah House B & B0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stowmarket1.0 km
  • Needham Market4.5 km
  • Elmswell8.7 km

Bus Stops

  • The Ford0.1 km
  • The Ford0.1 km
  • Wynton Rise0.2 km
  • Cracknells0.2 km
  • Wynton Rise0.2 km