Postcode Analysis Ipswich, East of England

GASKELL PLACE, IP2 0EL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GASKELL PLACE, IP2 0EL.

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Population

207

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 38,500 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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1/10
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9/10
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8/10
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10/10
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5/10
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9/10
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2/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates IP2 0EL — age 32, 27% ownership, 42% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (32) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 13.5% year-on-year.

home £133,000 median price shield Safety 2/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP2 0EL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gaskell Place, 1.0km from Ipswich in Ipswich. Administratively it sits within Gipping ward and the Ipswich constituency.

For renters and young professionals, IP2 0EL offers 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 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Ipswich.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 80 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £133k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 13.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for IP2 0EL are sourced from Output Area E00170842 (shared with 6 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 0EL. The average age is 32.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British66.2%
Asian / British Asian17.6%
Black / African / Caribbean6.7%
Other / Mixed9.5%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 130,000

35 sales · Mean £ 127,985

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around IP2 0EL is moderate at 80 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.

Violence and sexual offences96
Public order34
Criminal damage and arson29
Vehicle crime23
Shoplifting20

school Local Schools

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Ranelagh Primary School

Good296 pupils0.5 km
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St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich

Good406 pupils0.7 km
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Westbridge Academy

Good9 pupils0.8 km
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St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich

Good206 pupils0.8 km
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Stone Lodge Academy

Good168 pupils0.9 km
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Handford Hall Primary School

Good345 pupils1.0 km
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Chantry Academy

Good885 pupils1.1 km
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Hillside Primary School

Requires Improvement493 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • Dickens News and Off Licence0.9 km
  • Lavender News0.8 km
  • Maxima0.9 km
  • Ipswich Halal Butcher and Fruits0.9 km
  • Mediterranean Foods0.9 km
  • + 25 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Earl Kitchener Public House0.9 km
  • Arcade Street Tavern0.9 km
  • The Falcon1.0 km
  • The Swan & Hedgehog Public House1.0 km
  • Brewers Arms Public House1.0 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

75 nearby
  • Jack's Cafe0.7 km
  • Cool Beanz0.3 km
  • Maharani Indian Cuisine0.9 km
  • Turkish Delight0.9 km
  • Arlingtons0.9 km
  • + 70 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Lucky House0.9 km
  • Kebapizza / Super Kebab House0.9 km
  • Bang Burger0.9 km
  • Bodrum Kebab0.9 km
  • Doorsteps1.0 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Lidl0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's Superstore0.8 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Novotel Hotel0.9 km
  • Kingsley House Hotel0.6 km
  • Selig Suffolk Trust0.9 km
  • The Station Hotel0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ipswich Station0.5 km
  • Derby Road3.0 km
  • Westerfield3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Compair Crescent0.1 km
  • Compair Crescent0.1 km
  • Bibb Way0.2 km
  • Bus Depot0.3 km
  • Endeavour House0.3 km