Postcode Analysis Mid Suffolk, East of England

GREAT GREEN, IP21 4BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREAT GREEN, IP21 4BN.

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Population

135

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Avg Age

57

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Avg Income

£ 45,100 /yr

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Employed

40%

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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10/10
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8/10
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1/10
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5/10
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4/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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4/10
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Area Character

IP21 4BN is a settled retirement community — average age 57, 79% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £610k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode. Property prices are trending up 13.4% year-on-year.

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

IP21 4BN is a mixed residential area on Great Green, 0.6km from Great Green 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 4BN offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Average age 57 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 79% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Prices average £610k, up 13.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for IP21 4BN are sourced from Output Area E00153237 (shared with 13 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 4BN. The average age is 57.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.6%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 26%
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.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 625,000

5 sales · Mean £ 642,200

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Diss2.9 km
  • Eccles Road16.9 km
  • Harling Road18.5 km