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.
BRIDGE STREET, IP14 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIDGE STREET, IP14 1BS.
314
40
£ 46,600 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Combs Ford Primary School
Trinity Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Grace Cook Primary School
Abbot's Hall Community Primary School
Cedars Park Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: IP141BS · Data under Open Government Licence