Postcode Analysis Mid Suffolk, East of England

PRIORY ROAD, IP22 1AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRIORY ROAD, IP22 1AJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

377

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Avg Age

48

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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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9/10
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8/10
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1/10
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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. IP22 1AJ spans multiple life stages — average age 48, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 9.1% year-on-year.

home £367,500 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP22 1AJ is a safe, established residential area on Priory Road, 0.2km from Palgrave in Palgrave. Administratively it sits within Palgrave ward and the Central Suffolk and North Ipswich constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in IP22, IP22 1AJ offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 91% 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 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £367k, down 9.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for IP22 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00153235 (shared with 20 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 IP22 1AJ. The average age is 47.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.3%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 367,500

2 sales · Mean £ 367,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

IP22 1AJ has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
Other theft1
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Palgrave Church of England Primary School

Good80 pupils0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Diss1.8 km
  • Eccles Road15.3 km
  • Harling Road16.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Church0.2 km
  • Church0.3 km