Postcode Analysis Babergh, East of England

BARKER CLOSE, IP2 0DU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARKER CLOSE, IP2 0DU.

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Population

405

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Avg Age

52

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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 0DU 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

A sought-after, premium postcode. IP2 0DU's low deprivation rank, 93% ownership, and £561k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

IP2 0DU is a sought-after residential area on Barker Close, 0.3km from Elton Park in Ipswich. Administratively it sits within Sproughton & Pinewood ward and the South Suffolk constituency.

For serious buyers, IP2 0DU is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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. Property: Prices average £561k.

Census 2021 statistics for IP2 0DU 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 0DU. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 561,000

1 sales · Mean £ 561,000

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

IP2 0DU 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

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Sproughton Church of England Primary School

Good105 pupils1.1 km
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Ranelagh Primary School

Good296 pupils1.2 km
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The Oaks Primary School

Outstanding452 pupils1.2 km
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Sprites Primary Academy

Good353 pupils1.4 km
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Springfield Infant School and Nursery

Good306 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Dickens News and Off Licence0.8 km
  • Home Foods Market0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Amanda's Lite Bites0.6 km
  • Starbucks0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Lucky House0.8 km
  • Doughboi's Pizza0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ipswich Station2.2 km
  • Westerfield4.5 km
  • Derby Road4.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Stella Maris0.2 km
  • Stella Maris0.2 km
  • Larchwood Close0.4 km
  • Larchwood Close0.4 km