Postcode Analysis Ipswich, East of England

IP2 0BS House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 0BS 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

No single demographic signal dominates IP2 0BS — age 48, 74% ownership, 20% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP2 0BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km 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. 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for IP2 0BS 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 0BS. 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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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 2026-01)

IP2 0BS has low crime rates — 14 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 offences8
Criminal damage and arson3
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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The Oaks Primary School

Outstanding452 pupils0.9 km
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Ranelagh Primary School

Good296 pupils1.1 km
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Sprites Primary Academy

Good353 pupils1.1 km
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Sproughton Church of England Primary School

Good105 pupils1.3 km
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Chantry Academy

Good885 pupils1.3 km
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St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich

Good206 pupils1.4 km
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Stone Lodge Academy

Good168 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Dickens News and Off Licence0.8 km
  • Lavender News1.0 km
  • Home Foods Market0.8 km
  • Premier Estate Store Ltd1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Amanda's Lite Bites0.8 km
  • St Francis Peace Cafe/ Top up Shop1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Lucky House0.8 km
  • Ipswich Codfellas1.0 km
  • Peking Chef1.0 km
  • Doughboi's Pizza0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ipswich Station2.0 km
  • Derby Road4.6 km
  • Westerfield4.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Stella Maris0.3 km
  • Stella Maris0.3 km
  • Larchwood Close0.3 km
  • Larchwood Close0.3 km
  • Robin Drive0.5 km