Postcode Analysis Mid Suffolk, East of England

BURY ROAD, IP21 4AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BURY ROAD, IP21 4AJ.

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

207

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 45,100 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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10/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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5/10
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9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

IP21 4AJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 86% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £374k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

IP21 4AJ is a safe, established residential area on Bury Road, 0.7km from Waterloo in Mid Suffolk. Administratively it sits within Palgrave ward and the Central Suffolk and North Ipswich constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in IP21, IP21 4AJ offers 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 residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £374k.

Census 2021 statistics for IP21 4AJ are sourced from Output Area E00153236 (shared with 12 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 IP21 4AJ. 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

White / British91.4%
Asian / British Asian2.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed5.7%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 432,500

2 sales · Mean £ 432,500

Semi-Detached

£ 259,000

1 sales · Mean £ 259,000

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

IP21 4AJ has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft2
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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Scole Church of England Primary Academy

Good1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • BP Scole SF Connect0.1 km
  • Scole Village Stores0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Scole Inn0.7 km
  • The Crossways Inn0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Diss2.0 km
  • Eccles Road17.1 km
  • Attleborough18.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Crossroads0.4 km
  • Crossroads0.4 km