Is IP2 0EA a safe place to live?

Yes, IP2 0EA is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 12 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in IP2 0EA?

The average property price in IP2 0EA is currently around £420k.

What is the population of IP2 0EA?

The population for the IP2 0EA area is approximately 405 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Babergh, East of England

WOODWARD CLOSE, IP2 0EA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODWARD CLOSE, IP2 0EA.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

405

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Avg Age

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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 0EA 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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. IP2 0EA spans multiple life stages — average age 52, moderate ownership and renting. £420k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP2 0EA is a sought-after residential area on Woodward Close, 0.4km from Elton Park in Ipswich. Administratively it sits within Sproughton & Pinewood ward and the South Suffolk constituency.

For serious buyers, IP2 0EA 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 £420k.

Census 2021 statistics for IP2 0EA 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 0EA. 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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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 420,000

1 sales · Mean £ 420,000

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

IP2 0EA 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

The Oaks Primary School

Outstanding452 pupils1.1 km

Sproughton Church of England Primary School

Good105 pupils1.1 km

Ranelagh Primary School

Good296 pupils1.2 km

Sprites Primary Academy

Good353 pupils1.3 km

Chantry Academy

Good885 pupils1.6 km

St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich

Good206 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby

Dickens News and Off Licence0.9 km
Home Foods Market0.8 km

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby

First Strokes1.0 km
Amanda's Lite Bites0.8 km
Starbucks0.9 km

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Supermarkets

1 nearby

Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited1.0 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby

Lucky House0.9 km
Doughboi's Pizza0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Ipswich Station2.2 km
Westerfield4.6 km
Derby Road4.7 km

Bus Stops

Larchwood Close0.3 km
Larchwood Close0.3 km
Stella Maris0.3 km
Stella Maris0.3 km