IP14 1BJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Woodfield Drive, 0.2km from Combs Ford in Stowmarket. Administratively it sits within Combs Ford ward and the Bury St Edmunds constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in IP14, IP14 1BJ offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An established, mature community with an average age of 57 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £350k.
Census 2021 statistics for IP14 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00153282 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOODFIELD DRIVE, IP14 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODFIELD DRIVE, IP14 1BJ.
263
57
£ 46,600 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
IP14 1BJ is a settled retirement community — average age 57, 90% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £350k reflects the demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP14 1BJ. The average age is 57.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 475,000
4 sales · Mean £ 492,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around IP14 1BJ is moderate at 51 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Combs Ford Primary School
Abbot's Hall Community Primary School
Grace Cook Primary School
Trinity Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Cedars Park Community Primary School
Chilton Community Primary School
Stowmarket High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Bernard Holdings Ltd0.4 km
- Royal William0.9 km
- The Willow Tree0.3 km
- Queens Head0.6 km
- The Magpie Inn0.3 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Bella Sorrento0.6 km
- Limetree Cafe0.6 km
- Passione D'Amore Limited0.4 km
- Redfort0.7 km
- The Regal 1936 Cafe Bar0.3 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- BIGA NAPOLETANA PIZZERIA0.9 km
- Subway Sandwich Shop0.6 km
- A C Cracknell Fish & Chips0.3 km
- Normans Fish & Chips0.9 km
- Golden Fried Chicken0.5 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Boots Uk Ltd0.5 km
- Nisa (Ipswich Street)0.5 km
- Birthdays Ltd0.5 km
- Bonitas Wholefoods Ltd0.7 km
- Stuart's Premier Daily0.9 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Cedars Hotel Ltd1.0 km
- Verandah House B & B0.2 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd.0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stowmarket0.8 km
- Needham Market4.7 km
- Elmswell8.5 km
Bus Stops
- Lime Tree Place0.1 km
- Lime Tree Place0.2 km
- The Ford0.2 km
- The Ford0.3 km
- Cinema0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: IP141BJ · Data under Open Government Licence