Postcode Analysis Mid Suffolk, East of England

LIME TREE PLACE, IP14 1BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LIME TREE PLACE, IP14 1BT.

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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 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.

home £197,235 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

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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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.

Violence and sexual offences53
Shoplifting30
Drugs11
Other theft9
Public order8

school Local Schools

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Combs Ford Primary School

Good391 pupils0.5 km
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Grace Cook Primary School

0.9 km
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Abbot's Hall Community Primary School

Good394 pupils0.9 km
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Trinity Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good176 pupils0.9 km
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Cedars Park Community Primary School

Requires Improvement366 pupils1.0 km
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Chilton Community Primary School

Good159 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
fastfood

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
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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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Cedars Hotel Ltd0.8 km
  • Verandah House B & B0.2 km
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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