IP14 1BU is a mixed 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.
For families considering a move, IP14 1BU represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £200k, down 18.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for IP14 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00153279 (shared with 124 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LIME TREE PLACE, IP14 1BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LIME TREE PLACE, IP14 1BU.
322
51
£ 46,600 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP14 1BU represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
IP14 1BU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 74% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (51) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 18.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP14 1BU. The average age is 50.8. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 200,000
5 sales · Mean £ 205,238
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around IP14 1BU is moderate at 73 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 Ltd0.4 km
- Royal William0.8 km
- The Willow Tree0.2 km
- Queens Head0.6 km
- The Magpie Inn0.5 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Bella Sorrento0.6 km
- Limetree Cafe0.6 km
- Passione D'Amore Limited0.3 km
- Redfort0.7 km
- The Regal 1936 Cafe Bar0.2 km
- + 12 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- BIGA NAPOLETANA PIZZERIA0.9 km
- Subway Sandwich Shop0.6 km
- A C Cracknell Fish & Chips0.5 km
- Normans Fish & Chips0.9 km
- Golden Fried Chicken0.5 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Boots Uk Ltd0.5 km
- Nisa (Ipswich Street)0.5 km
- Birthdays Ltd0.5 km
- Bonitas Wholefoods Ltd0.7 km
- Stuart's Premier Daily0.7 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Cedars Hotel Ltd0.9 km
- Verandah House B & B0.1 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd.0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stowmarket0.7 km
- Needham Market4.6 km
- Elmswell8.6 km
Bus Stops
- Lime Tree Place0.1 km
- Lime Tree Place0.1 km
- Cinema0.2 km
- Dukes Head0.3 km
- The Ford0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: IP141BU · Data under Open Government Licence