IP14 1BW is a safe, established residential area on Ipswich Road, 0.2km from Combs Ford in Stowmarket. Administratively it sits within Combs Ford ward and the Bury St Edmunds constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for IP14 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00153268 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IPSWICH ROAD, IP14 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IPSWICH ROAD, IP14 1BW.
288
40
£ 46,600 /yr
55%
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 1BW is an established family neighbourhood — 70% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP14 1BW. The average age is 39.5. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP14 1BW has low crime rates — 42 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
Abbot's Hall Community Primary School
Grace Cook Primary School
Trinity Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Cedars Park Community Primary School
Chilton Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Bernard Holdings Ltd0.5 km
- Royal William1.0 km
- The Willow Tree0.4 km
- Queens Head0.7 km
- The Magpie Inn0.3 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 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
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Subway Sandwich Shop0.7 km
- A C Cracknell Fish & Chips0.3 km
- Golden Fried Chicken0.6 km
- Chip Inn0.3 km
- Stow Fish Bar1.0 km
- + 1 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 Daily0.9 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.1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stowmarket0.9 km
- Needham Market4.5 km
- Elmswell8.7 km
Bus Stops
- The Ford0.2 km
- Lime Tree Place0.2 km
- Lime Tree Place0.2 km
- The Ford0.2 km
- Wynton Rise0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: IP141BW · Data under Open Government Licence