Is IP20 0AR a safe place to live?

Yes, IP20 0AR is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 2 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in IP20 0AR?

The average property price in IP20 0AR is currently around £495k.

What is the population of IP20 0AR?

The population for the IP20 0AR area is approximately 411 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis South Norfolk, East of England

PAYNES HILL, IP20 0AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PAYNES HILL, IP20 0AR.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-11 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

411

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 41,900 /yr

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Employed

50%

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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9/10

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9/10

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1/10

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6/10

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3/10

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6/10

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1/10

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8/10

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5/10

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Area Character

IP20 0AR is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £495k, 83% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP20 0AR is a safe, established residential area on Paynes Hill, 0.6km from Alburgh Street in Alburgh Street. Administratively it sits within Ditchingham & Earsham ward and the South Norfolk constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in IP20, IP20 0AR offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 83% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £495k.

Census 2021 statistics for IP20 0AR are sourced from Output Area E00136789 (shared with 25 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 IP20 0AR. The average age is 46.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.3%

Asian / British Asian0.2%

Black / African / Caribbean0.2%

Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

50%Active

FT: 34%

Unemployed: 2%

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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 495,000

2 sales · Mean £ 495,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

IP20 0AR has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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school Local Schools

Alburgh With Denton Church of England Primary Academy

Good0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Brampton (Suffolk)14.9 km
Halesworth15.4 km
Beccles16.0 km