Postcode Analysis Ipswich, East of England

IP2 0BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IP2 0BH.

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Population

346

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 38,500 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IP2 0BH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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5/10
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6/10
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5/10
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5/10
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8/10
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3/10
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7/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

IP2 0BH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 74% 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 · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP2 0BH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.8km from Elton Park in Ipswich. Administratively it sits within Gipping ward and the Ipswich constituency.

For families considering a move, IP2 0BH represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for IP2 0BH are sourced from Output Area E00152812 (shared with 26 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 0BH. 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

White / British88.5%
Asian / British Asian5.5%
Black / African / Caribbean2.6%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

IP2 0BH has low crime rates — 34 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.

Violence and sexual offences56
Anti-social behaviour15
Public order11
Other theft8
Vehicle crime5

school Local Schools

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The Oaks Primary School

Outstanding452 pupils0.4 km
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Sprites Primary Academy

Good353 pupils0.9 km
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Chantry Academy

Good885 pupils0.9 km
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St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich

Good206 pupils1.0 km
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Ranelagh Primary School

Good296 pupils1.0 km
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Stone Lodge Academy

Good168 pupils1.1 km
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Gusford Community Primary School

Requires Improvement601 pupils1.4 km
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The Willows Primary School

Requires Improvement359 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Chantry News0.6 km
  • Victoria's Bakery0.6 km
  • Home Foods Market0.9 km
  • Chantry Butchers0.6 km
  • Dickens News and Off Licence0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Ipswich Codfellas0.8 km
  • Peking Chef0.6 km
  • Doughboi's Pizza1.0 km
  • Lucky House0.9 km
  • Subway0.6 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Kingfisher Public House0.6 km
  • Stone Lodge Community Association0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Amanda's Lite Bites1.0 km
  • Dyer's Diner and Coffee Shop0.8 km
  • St Francis Peace Cafe/ Top up Shop0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • East of England Co-op0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ipswich Station1.7 km
  • Derby Road4.3 km
  • Westerfield4.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Robin Drive0.0 km
  • Robin Drive0.1 km
  • Curlew Road0.1 km
  • Curlew Road0.1 km
  • Orwell Housing Assoc0.3 km