IP14 1BT is a safe, established residential area on Lime Tree Place, 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 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £197k, down 33.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for IP14 1BT are sourced from Output Area E00153281 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LIME TREE PLACE, IP14 1BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LIME TREE PLACE, IP14 1BT.
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 1BT 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 33.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP14 1BT. 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
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
Terraced
£ 176,500
28 sales · Mean £ 176,382
Semi-Detached
£ 190,000
5 sales · Mean £ 236,700
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP14 1BT has low crime rates — 47 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
Grace Cook Primary School
Abbot's Hall Community Primary School
Trinity Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Cedars Park Community Primary School
Chilton Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Bernard Holdings Ltd0.5 km
- Royal William0.9 km
- The Willow Tree0.3 km
- Queens Head0.7 km
- The Magpie Inn0.5 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Bella Sorrento0.7 km
- Limetree Cafe0.7 km
- Passione D'Amore Limited0.4 km
- Redfort0.8 km
- The Regal 1936 Cafe Bar0.3 km
- + 12 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- BIGA NAPOLETANA PIZZERIA1.0 km
- Subway Sandwich Shop0.7 km
- A C Cracknell Fish & Chips0.5 km
- Golden Fried Chicken0.6 km
- Chip Inn0.5 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Boots Uk Ltd0.6 km
- Nisa (Ipswich Street)0.6 km
- Birthdays Ltd0.6 km
- Bonitas Wholefoods Ltd0.8 km
- Stuart's Premier Daily0.8 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Cedars Hotel Ltd0.8 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 Market4.5 km
- Elmswell8.7 km
Bus Stops
- Lime Tree Place0.2 km
- Lime Tree Place0.2 km
- Cinema0.3 km
- The Ford0.4 km
- Old Timbers0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: IP141BT · Data under Open Government Licence