Postcode Analysis Mid Suffolk, East of England

FORGE CLOSE, IP22 1AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORGE CLOSE, IP22 1AQ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

292

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 45,100 /yr

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Employed

41%

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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4/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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9/10
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10/10
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Area Character

IP22 1AQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 86% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 32.2% year-on-year.

home £342,500 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP22 1AQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Forge Close, 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 1AQ offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 86% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £342k, up 32.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for IP22 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00153233 (shared with 10 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 1AQ. 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 / British97.3%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 25%
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

£ 325,750

2 sales · Mean £ 325,750

Terraced

£ 282,500

2 sales · Mean £ 282,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

IP22 1AQ has low crime rates — 13 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 offences6
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Palgrave Church of England Primary School

Good80 pupils0.1 km
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Diss Church of England Junior Academy

Good209 pupils1.4 km
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Diss Infant Academy and Nursery

Good137 pupils1.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Diss1.5 km
  • Eccles Road15.1 km
  • Harling Road16.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Church0.1 km
  • Church0.1 km
  • Rose Lane Close0.2 km
  • Rose Lane Close0.2 km