Is IP20 0EL a safe place to live?

Yes, IP20 0EL is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 7 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of IP20 0EL?

The population for the IP20 0EL area is approximately 284 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis South Norfolk, East of England

IP20 0EL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IP20 0EL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

284

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 41,900 /yr

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Employed

45%

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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8/10

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1/10

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4/10

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2/10

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6/10

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1/10

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10/10

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2/10

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Area Character

IP20 0EL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 92% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

IP20 0EL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.3km from Wortwell in Wortwell. Administratively it sits within Ditchingham & Earsham ward and the South Norfolk constituency.

For families considering a move, IP20 0EL represents a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. 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 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for IP20 0EL are sourced from Output Area E00136796 (shared with 13 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 0EL. The average age is 52.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.3%

Asian / British Asian0.7%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

45%Active

FT: 25%

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.

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IP20 0EL has low crime rates — 7 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 offences3

Anti-social behaviour1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

Wortwell Bell0.7 km

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby

Puravida0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Halesworth13.1 km
Brampton (Suffolk)13.3 km
Beccles15.6 km