RANELAGH ROAD, IP2 0AB House Prices & Local Information

IP2 0AB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ranelagh Road, 1.0km from Maidenhall in Ipswich. Administratively it sits within Gipping ward and the Ipswich constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 56% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Ipswich. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

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 £181k, down 7.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for IP2 0AB are sourced from Output Area E00170851 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.