Is IP2 0AZ a safe place to live?

Yes, IP2 0AZ is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 12 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of IP2 0AZ?

The population for the IP2 0AZ area is approximately 405 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Babergh, East of England

CHANTRY MEWS, IP2 0AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHANTRY MEWS, IP2 0AZ.

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

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Population

405

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 49,100 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: IP2 0AZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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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3/10

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5/10

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3/10

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8/10

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4/10

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10/10

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6/10

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Area Character

IP2 0AZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 93% 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

IP2 0AZ is a sought-after residential area on Chantry Mews, 0.4km from Elton Park in Ipswich. Administratively it sits within Sproughton & Pinewood ward and the South Suffolk constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in IP2, IP2 0AZ offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 93% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for IP2 0AZ are sourced from Output Area E00152250 (shared with 18 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 IP2 0AZ. The average age is 51.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.9%

Asian / British Asian4.4%

Black / African / Caribbean1.5%

Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

42%Active

FT: 28%

Unemployed: 1%

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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

IP2 0AZ has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences4

Criminal damage and arson2

Burglary1

Drugs1

Other theft1

school Local Schools

Sproughton Church of England Primary School

Good105 pupils1.1 km

The Oaks Primary School

Outstanding452 pupils1.1 km

Ranelagh Primary School

Good296 pupils1.2 km

Sprites Primary Academy

Good353 pupils1.3 km

Chantry Academy

Good885 pupils1.6 km

St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich

Good206 pupils1.6 km

Springfield Infant School and Nursery

Good306 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby

Dickens News and Off Licence0.9 km
Home Foods Market0.8 km

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby

First Strokes1.0 km
Amanda's Lite Bites0.7 km
Starbucks0.9 km

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Supermarkets

1 nearby

Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited1.0 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby

Lucky House0.9 km
Doughboi's Pizza0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Ipswich Station2.2 km
Westerfield4.6 km
Derby Road4.7 km

Bus Stops

Stella Maris0.2 km
Stella Maris0.2 km
Larchwood Close0.3 km
Larchwood Close0.3 km