Postcode Analysis Mid Suffolk, East of England

BRIDGE STREET, IP14 1BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIDGE STREET, IP14 1BS.

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Population

314

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 46,600 /yr

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Employed

61%

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

IP14 1BS is an established family neighbourhood — 72% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 19.1% year-on-year.

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

IP14 1BS is a safe, established residential area on Bridge Street, 0.4km from Combs Ford in Stowmarket. Administratively it sits within Combs Ford ward and the Bury St Edmunds constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a mining and quarrying facilities zone — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £205k, down 19.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for IP14 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00153281 (shared with 8 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 1BS. The average age is 40.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.1%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 173,850

20 sales · Mean £ 180,010

Semi-Detached

£ 305,000

3 sales · Mean £ 250,833

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

IP14 1BS has low crime rates — 26 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences37
Shoplifting17
Other theft7
Drugs5
Possession of weapons3

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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Grace Cook Primary School

1.0 km
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Abbot's Hall Community Primary School

Good394 pupils1.0 km
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Cedars Park Community Primary School

Requires Improvement366 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Bernard Holdings Ltd0.6 km
  • The Willow Tree0.5 km
  • Queens Head0.9 km
  • The Magpie Inn0.5 km
  • The Pickerel Inn1.0 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Bella Sorrento0.9 km
  • Limetree Cafe0.8 km
  • Passione D'Amore Limited0.6 km
  • Redfort1.0 km
  • The Regal 1936 Cafe Bar0.5 km
  • + 13 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Subway Sandwich Shop0.9 km
  • A C Cracknell Fish & Chips0.5 km
  • Golden Fried Chicken0.7 km
  • Chip Inn0.5 km
  • Dragon Inn0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Boots Uk Ltd0.7 km
  • Nisa (Ipswich Street)0.7 km
  • Birthdays Ltd0.8 km
  • Bonitas Wholefoods Ltd0.9 km
  • Stuart's Premier Daily0.9 km
  • + 11 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Cedars Hotel Ltd0.7 km
  • Verandah House B & B0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stowmarket0.9 km
  • Needham Market4.3 km
  • Elmswell8.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Old Timbers0.3 km
  • Wynton Rise0.3 km
  • Lime Tree Place0.3 km
  • Lime Tree Place0.3 km
  • Wynton Rise0.3 km