IP2 0AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Elton Park in Ipswich. Administratively it sits within Gipping ward and the Ipswich constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, IP2 0AY is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for IP2 0AY are sourced from Output Area E00152834 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IP2 0AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IP2 0AY.
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33
£ 38,500 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP2 0AY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 52% of tenure in IP2 0AY — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP2 0AY. The average age is 32.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP2 0AY has low crime rates — 36 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
7 nearby- The Range1.0 km
- Wickes0.7 km
- Dickens News and Off Licence0.3 km
- Lavender News0.6 km
- Next0.9 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Mermaid Public House0.8 km
- Earl Kitchener Public House0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Starbucks0.8 km
- Amanda's Lite Bites0.5 km
- Jack's Cafe0.6 km
- St Francis Peace Cafe/ Top up Shop1.0 km
- Glasswells0.7 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl0.9 km
- East of England Co-op1.0 km
- Sainsbury's Superstore0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Lucky House0.3 km
- Peking Chef0.6 km
- Doughboi's Pizza0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ipswich Station1.5 km
- Derby Road4.0 km
- Westerfield4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Kelly Road0.2 km
- Kelly Road0.2 km
- Triangle Church0.3 km
- Triangle Church0.3 km
- Orwell Housing Assoc0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: IP20AY · Data under Open Government Licence