IP2 0EJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Compair Crescent, 1.1km from Ipswich in Ipswich. Administratively it sits within Gipping ward and the Ipswich constituency.
Within the IP2 district, this postcode is characterised by a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a multiethnic urban high streets character: urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. Employment levels are high (52% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £112k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 58.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for IP2 0EJ are sourced from Output Area E00170852 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COMPAIR CRESCENT, IP2 0EJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COMPAIR CRESCENT, IP2 0EJ.
304
34
£ 38,500 /yr
68%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
With 68% economic activity and an average age of 34, IP2 0EJ is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street. Property prices are trending down 58.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP2 0EJ. The average age is 34.4. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 123,000
19 sales · Mean £ 110,039
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around IP2 0EJ is moderate at 59 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ranelagh Primary School
St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich
Westbridge Academy
Stone Lodge Academy
Handford Hall Primary School
Chantry Academy
Hillside Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Dickens News and Off Licence0.9 km
- Lavender News0.7 km
- Ipswich Halal Butcher and Fruits1.0 km
- Mediterranean Foods1.0 km
- Suffolk Halal1.0 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Earl Kitchener Public House0.9 km
- Arcade Street Tavern1.0 km
- Curve0.9 km
- Pauls Sports Club0.8 km
- St Judes Tavern0.9 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
56 nearby- Jack's Cafe0.7 km
- Cool Beanz0.3 km
- Maharani Indian Cuisine1.0 km
- Turkish Delight1.0 km
- Arlingtons1.0 km
- + 51 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Lucky House0.9 km
- Kebapizza / Super Kebab House1.0 km
- Bang Burger1.0 km
- Doorsteps1.0 km
- Pizza Hut1.0 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Lidl0.5 km
- Sainsbury's Superstore0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Novotel Hotel0.9 km
- Kingsley House Hotel0.6 km
- Selig Suffolk Trust1.0 km
- The Station Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ipswich Station0.5 km
- Derby Road3.0 km
- Westerfield3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Compair Crescent0.1 km
- Compair Crescent0.1 km
- Bibb Way0.3 km
- Gippeswyk Avenue0.3 km
- Crown Court0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: IP20EJ · Data under Open Government Licence