IP21 4AA is a safe, established residential area on The Common, 0.5km from Stuston in Mid Suffolk. Administratively it sits within Palgrave ward and the Central Suffolk and North Ipswich constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for IP21 4AA are sourced from Output Area E00153236 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE COMMON, IP21 4AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE COMMON, IP21 4AA.
207
47
£ 45,100 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates IP21 4AA — age 47, 86% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP21 4AA. The average age is 46.7. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP21 4AA has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Diss Infant Academy and Nursery
Palgrave Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Roots Activities Ltd0.7 km
- Corner Cafe (The Kime Cafe Ltd)0.4 km
- D's Coffee House0.9 km
- Jump Warehouse1.0 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- The Original Factory Shop0.9 km
- G Shurey And Son Butchers0.7 km
- Shell Service Station0.8 km
- Slimming World0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Victoria Fish Bar0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Diss0.9 km
- Eccles Road16.0 km
- Harling Road18.0 km
Bus Stops
- Roundabout0.4 km
- Roundabout0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: IP214AA · Data under Open Government Licence