IP2 0BG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on London Road, 0.8km 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £131k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for IP2 0BG are sourced from Output Area E00152812 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LONDON ROAD, IP2 0BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONDON ROAD, IP2 0BG.
346
48
£ 38,500 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP2 0BG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
IP2 0BG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 74% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £131k 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 0BG. 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
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 118,995
18 sales · Mean £ 120,993
Detached
£ 350,000
1 sales · Mean £ 350,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP2 0BG has low crime rates — 26 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
The Oaks Primary School
Chantry Academy
St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich
Ranelagh Primary School
Stone Lodge Academy
Sprites Primary Academy
The Willows Primary School
Gusford Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Chantry News0.6 km
- Victoria's Bakery0.6 km
- Home Foods Market0.8 km
- Chantry Butchers0.6 km
- Dickens News and Off Licence0.7 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Ipswich Codfellas0.9 km
- Peking Chef0.4 km
- Doughboi's Pizza0.9 km
- Lucky House0.7 km
- Subway0.6 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Glasswells0.9 km
- Amanda's Lite Bites0.9 km
- Dyer's Diner and Coffee Shop0.8 km
- St Francis Peace Cafe/ Top up Shop0.5 km
- Mcdonalds Drive In Restaurant0.9 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Pentahotel0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Earl Kitchener Public House1.0 km
- The Kingfisher Public House0.6 km
- Stone Lodge Community Association0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- East of England Co-op0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ipswich Station1.5 km
- Derby Road4.1 km
- Westerfield4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Orwell Housing Assoc0.1 km
- Robin Drive0.2 km
- Orwell Housing Assoc0.2 km
- Coltsfoot Road0.2 km
- Coltsfoot Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: IP20BG · Data under Open Government Licence