Postcode Analysis Mid Suffolk, East of England

MELLIS ROAD, IP21 4BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MELLIS ROAD, IP21 4BU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-07 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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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

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 79% owner-occupation and an average age of 57, IP21 4BU is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.

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

IP21 4BU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Mellis Road, 0.1km from Thrandeston 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 4BU offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 57) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 79% 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £305k.

Census 2021 statistics for IP21 4BU 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 4BU. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 218,500

2 sales · Mean £ 218,500

Terraced

£ 120,500

2 sales · Mean £ 120,500

Detached

£ 592,500

2 sales · Mean £ 592,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-07)

IP21 4BU has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Diss3.5 km
  • Eccles Road16.6 km
  • Elmswell17.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Telephone Box0.3 km
  • Telephone Box0.3 km