IP14 1DB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Lockington Crescent, 0.3km 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 mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Average age 57 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £281k, up 9.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for IP14 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00153282 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOCKINGTON CRESCENT, IP14 1DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOCKINGTON CRESCENT, IP14 1DB.
263
57
£ 46,600 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 90% owner-occupation and an average age of 57, IP14 1DB is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 9.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP14 1DB. The average age is 57.3. 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 & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 318,000
5 sales · Mean £ 325,600
Semi-Detached
£ 206,750
2 sales · Mean £ 206,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP14 1DB has low crime rates — 35 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Abbot's Hall Community Primary School
Grace Cook Primary School
Combs Ford Primary School
Trinity Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Chilton Community Primary School
Stowmarket High School
Cedars Park Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Bernard Holdings Ltd0.5 km
- Royal William0.9 km
- The Willow Tree0.4 km
- Queens Head0.6 km
- The Magpie Inn0.3 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Bella Sorrento0.6 km
- Limetree Cafe0.6 km
- Passione D'Amore Limited0.4 km
- Redfort0.7 km
- The Regal 1936 Cafe Bar0.4 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- BIGA NAPOLETANA PIZZERIA0.9 km
- Subway Sandwich Shop0.6 km
- A C Cracknell Fish & Chips0.4 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 Ltd0.6 km
- Stuart's Premier Daily1.0 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Verandah House B & B0.3 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd.0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stowmarket0.9 km
- Needham Market4.8 km
- Elmswell8.4 km
Bus Stops
- Lime Tree Place0.3 km
- Doctors Surgery0.3 km
- Lime Tree Place0.3 km
- Doctors Surgery0.3 km
- The Ford0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: IP141DB · Data under Open Government Licence