IP14 1BQ is a mixed residential area on Lockington Road, 0.3km 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 1BQ offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 57 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 77 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £432k.
Census 2021 statistics for IP14 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00153282 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOCKINGTON ROAD, IP14 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOCKINGTON ROAD, IP14 1BQ.
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
Average age 57, 90% owned. IP14 1BQ is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Moderate crime is broadly acceptable given the residential nature here (avg age: 57).
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP14 1BQ. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 420,000
7 sales · Mean £ 379,214
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around IP14 1BQ is moderate at 77 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
Abbot's Hall Community Primary School
Grace Cook Primary School
Combs Ford Primary School
Trinity Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Chilton Community Primary School
Cedars Park Community Primary School
Stowmarket High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Bernard Holdings Ltd0.4 km
- Royal William0.8 km
- The Willow Tree0.3 km
- Queens Head0.6 km
- The Magpie Inn0.4 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Bella Sorrento0.5 km
- Limetree Cafe0.5 km
- Passione D'Amore Limited0.3 km
- Redfort0.6 km
- The Regal 1936 Cafe Bar0.2 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- BIGA NAPOLETANA PIZZERIA0.8 km
- Subway Sandwich Shop0.5 km
- A C Cracknell Fish & Chips0.4 km
- Normans Fish & Chips0.9 km
- Golden Fried Chicken0.4 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Boots Uk Ltd0.4 km
- Nisa (Ipswich Street)0.4 km
- Birthdays Ltd0.4 km
- Bonitas Wholefoods Ltd0.6 km
- Stuart's Premier Daily0.8 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Verandah House B & B0.2 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd.0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stowmarket0.8 km
- Needham Market4.8 km
- Elmswell8.4 km
Bus Stops
- Lime Tree Place0.2 km
- Lime Tree Place0.2 km
- Cinema0.3 km
- Dukes Head0.3 km
- The Ford0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: IP141BQ · Data under Open Government Licence