IP21 4AN is a mixed residential area located 1.3km from Brome Street in Mid Suffolk. Administratively it sits within Palgrave ward and the Central Suffolk and North Ipswich constituency.
For families considering a move, IP21 4AN represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Census 2021 statistics for IP21 4AN are sourced from Output Area E00153232 (shared with 29 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IP21 4AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IP21 4AN.
563
49
£ 45,100 /yr
43%
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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates IP21 4AN — age 49, 77% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP21 4AN. The average age is 48.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- BP Scole SF Connect0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Diss2.6 km
- Eccles Road17.6 km
- Attleborough19.6 km
Bus Stops
- Crossroads0.3 km
- Crossroads0.4 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: IP214AN · Data under Open Government Licence