Postcode Analysis Ipswich, East of England

IP1 6NY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IP1 6NY.

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Population

364

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 39,800 /yr

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Employed

46%

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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6/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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5/10
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4/10
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9/10
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5/10
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1/10
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Area Character

IP1 6NY is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 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.

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

IP1 6NY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Castle Hill in Ipswich. Administratively it sits within Whitton ward and the Central Suffolk and North Ipswich constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, IP1 6NY is 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. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 30% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for IP1 6NY are sourced from Output Area E00153065 (shared with 11 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 IP1 6NY. The average age is 41.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.1%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed7.2%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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

IP1 6NY has low crime rates — 40 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences113
Anti-social behaviour38
Criminal damage and arson20
Shoplifting20
Public order11

school Local Schools

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Castle Hill Junior School

Requires Improvement312 pupils0.2 km
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Castle Hill Infant School

Good208 pupils0.2 km
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Ormiston Endeavour Academy

Good499 pupils0.3 km
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Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy

Good101 pupils0.3 km
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St Pancras Catholic Primary School

Good204 pupils0.6 km
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The Beeches Community Primary School

Good337 pupils0.8 km
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Highfield Nursery School

Outstanding90 pupils0.8 km
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Dale Hall Community Primary School

Good414 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • McColls0.9 km
  • Larchcroft Trading Co Ltd0.9 km
  • Sweets n Stuff0.3 km
  • The Crofts Bakery0.5 km
  • Kays Fruit & Veg0.9 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Jade House Take Away0.9 km
  • Rodi Pizza & Grill0.9 km
  • Henley's Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Marmaris Fish in Chip0.3 km
  • Quality Kebabs0.9 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Man On The Moon Public House0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Engie Catering At Sizewell B Canteen0.6 km
  • Topaz Tanning Salon0.3 km
  • Al's Cafe0.9 km
  • Bekash Tandoori0.9 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • East of England Co-op0.5 km
  • Farmfoods0.9 km
  • East of England Co-op0.3 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Innocence Rooms1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Westerfield1.9 km
  • Ipswich Station3.6 km
  • Derby Road4.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Kingsley Close0.1 km
  • Kingsley Close0.1 km
  • Bunyan Close0.2 km
  • Bunyan Close0.2 km
  • Elmcroft Road0.2 km