IP2 0DD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Elton Park Business Centre, 0.4km from Elton Park in Ipswich. Administratively it sits within Gipping ward and the Ipswich constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, IP2 0DD 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 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 25% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for IP2 0DD are sourced from Output Area E00152830 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELTON PARK BUSINESS CENTRE, IP2 0DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELTON PARK BUSINESS CENTRE, IP2 0DD.
368
35
£ 38,500 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP2 0DD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 39% of tenure in IP2 0DD — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 35-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP2 0DD. The average age is 34.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around IP2 0DD is moderate at 73 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ranelagh Primary School
Springfield Infant School and Nursery
Handford Hall Primary School
Springfield Junior School
Westbridge Academy
The Oaks Primary School
St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- The Range0.9 km
- Wickes0.8 km
- Dickens News and Off Licence0.4 km
- Muller Milk & More0.6 km
- Treasure Hut0.9 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Mermaid Public House0.8 km
- Rosary Conservative Club1.0 km
- Earl Kitchener Public House0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Starbucks0.9 km
- Another Bowl0.7 km
- Burger King0.9 km
- Buzz Bingo0.9 km
- Family Coffee and Cake0.7 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl1.0 km
- Sainsbury's Superstore0.6 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Hilton Fish Bar0.9 km
- Lucky House0.4 km
- Doughboi's Pizza0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ipswich Station1.8 km
- Westerfield3.8 km
- Derby Road4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Dickens Road0.2 km
- Dickens Road0.2 km
- Pickwick Road0.2 km
- Pickwick Road0.3 km
- Earl Kitchener0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: IP20DD · Data under Open Government Licence