Postcode Analysis Mid Suffolk, East of England

DROSS LANE, IP21 4AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DROSS LANE, IP21 4AR.

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

563

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 45,100 /yr

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Employed

43%

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.

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9/10
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7/10
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1/10
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5/10
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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

IP21 4AR is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £562k, 77% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

IP21 4AR is a mixed residential area on Dross Lane, 0.7km from Oakley 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 4AR offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 77% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Prices average £562k.

Census 2021 statistics for IP21 4AR are sourced from Output Area E00153232 (shared with 29 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 4AR. 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

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 562,500

1 sales · Mean £ 562,500

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Horseshoes Cafe Limited0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Diss4.7 km
  • Eccles Road19.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Billingford Turn0.4 km
  • Billingford Turn0.4 km