IP2 0AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on London Road, 0.6km from Elton Park in Ipswich. Administratively it sits within Gipping ward and the Ipswich constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a healthcare and public administration zone — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for IP2 0AL are sourced from Output Area E00152812 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LONDON ROAD, IP2 0AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONDON ROAD, IP2 0AL.
346
48
£ 38,500 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP2 0AL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
IP2 0AL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 74% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP2 0AL. The average age is 48.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP2 0AL 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.
school Local Schools
Ranelagh Primary School
The Oaks Primary School
St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich
Chantry Academy
Stone Lodge Academy
Handford Hall Primary School
Westbridge Academy
Springfield Infant School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Home Foods Market0.5 km
- Shell0.6 km
- Chantry News1.0 km
- Victoria's Bakery1.0 km
- Kays Fruit & Veg1.0 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Mcdonalds Drive In Restaurant0.5 km
- Another Bowl0.5 km
- Burger King0.7 km
- Buzz Bingo0.6 km
- Family Coffee and Cake0.5 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Peking Chef0.5 km
- Chantry Royal Fish & Chips1.0 km
- Millers Fish and Chips1.0 km
- Doughboi's Pizza0.6 km
- Lucky House0.4 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- East of England Co-op0.9 km
- Sainsbury's Superstore0.7 km
- Lidl0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Kingsley House Hotel1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Mermaid Public House0.8 km
- Earl Kitchener Public House0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ipswich Station1.3 km
- Derby Road3.9 km
- Westerfield4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Kelly Road0.1 km
- Kelly Road0.2 km
- Orwell Housing Assoc0.2 km
- Triangle Church0.3 km
- Triangle Church0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: IP20AL · Data under Open Government Licence