Postcode Analysis Mid Suffolk, East of England

LOCKINGTON WALK, IP14 1DD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOCKINGTON WALK, IP14 1DD.

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Population

263

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Avg Age

57

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Avg Income

£ 46,600 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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2/10
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8/10
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6/10
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5/10
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2/10
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5/10
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8/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Average age 57, 90% owned. IP14 1DD is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 7.1% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP14 1DD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Lockington Walk, 0.3km from Combs Ford in Stowmarket. Administratively it sits within Combs Ford ward and the Bury St Edmunds constituency.

For families considering a move, IP14 1DD represents a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 57 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £291k, down 7.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for IP14 1DD are sourced from Output Area E00153282 (shared with 10 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 1DD. 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

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 270,500

4 sales · Mean £ 267,000

Semi-Detached

£ 300,000

1 sales · Mean £ 300,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

IP14 1DD has low crime rates — 49 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 offences71
Shoplifting43
Drugs16
Public order15
Criminal damage and arson11

school Local Schools

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Abbot's Hall Community Primary School

Good394 pupils0.5 km
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Grace Cook Primary School

0.6 km
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Combs Ford Primary School

Good391 pupils0.7 km
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Trinity Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good176 pupils1.1 km
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Chilton Community Primary School

Good159 pupils1.3 km
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Stowmarket High School

Requires Improvement823 pupils1.4 km
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Cedars Park Community Primary School

Requires Improvement366 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Bernard Holdings Ltd0.4 km
  • Royal William0.9 km
  • The Willow Tree0.4 km
  • Queens Head0.6 km
  • The Magpie Inn0.4 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • Bella Sorrento0.5 km
  • Limetree Cafe0.6 km
  • Passione D'Amore Limited0.4 km
  • Redfort0.6 km
  • The Regal 1936 Cafe Bar0.3 km
  • + 14 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • BIGA NAPOLETANA PIZZERIA0.9 km
  • Subway Sandwich Shop0.5 km
  • A C Cracknell Fish & Chips0.4 km
  • Normans Fish & Chips0.9 km
  • Golden Fried Chicken0.5 km
  • + 3 more
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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 Daily0.9 km
  • + 11 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Verandah House B & B0.3 km
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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
  • Lime Tree Place0.3 km
  • Doctors Surgery0.3 km
  • The Ford0.3 km
  • Doctors Surgery0.3 km