Is IP21 4BF a safe place to live?

Yes, IP21 4BF is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 5 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of IP21 4BF?

The population for the IP21 4BF area is approximately 563 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Mid Suffolk, East of England

GREEN MAN CLOSE, IP21 4BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREEN MAN CLOSE, IP21 4BF.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-10 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

563

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Avg Age

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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

No single demographic signal dominates IP21 4BF — age 49, 77% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP21 4BF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Green Man Close, 0.1km from Oakley 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, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for IP21 4BF 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 4BF. 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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IP21 4BF has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary1

Violence and sexual offences1

Vehicle crime1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

The Horseshoes Cafe Limited0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Diss4.1 km
Eccles Road19.0 km

Bus Stops

Upper Oakley0.1 km
Upper Oakley0.1 km
Billingford Turn0.3 km
Billingford Turn0.3 km