Postcode Analysis Mid Suffolk, East of England

IP22 1AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IP22 1AR.

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Population

303

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 45,100 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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6/10
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4/10
workEmployment
3/10
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7/10
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4/10
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5/10
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4/10
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4/10
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Area Character

With 35% social renting, IP22 1AR is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

IP22 1AR is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Palgrave in Palgrave. Administratively it sits within Palgrave ward and the Central Suffolk and North Ipswich constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, IP22 1AR is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for IP22 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00153234 (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 1AR. The average age is 45.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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

IP22 1AR has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Palgrave Church of England Primary School

Good80 pupils0.2 km
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Diss Church of England Junior Academy

Good209 pupils1.2 km
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Diss Infant Academy and Nursery

Good137 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Time Out Coffee Ltd0.9 km
  • Diss Pavilion0.9 km
  • The Angel Cafe Diss Ltd0.9 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Diss Mini Market1.0 km
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.8 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • 35E0.9 km
  • Barker's Butchers0.9 km
  • Victoria Corner Shop0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Cock Inn0.9 km
  • Cock Oh Van0.9 km
  • The Thatchers Needle0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Imperial Wok0.9 km
  • Pizza Plus0.9 km
  • Fair Green Fish Bar0.9 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Cobwebs Bed & Breakfast0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Diss1.4 km
  • Eccles Road14.9 km
  • Harling Road16.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Rose Lane Close0.3 km
  • Rose Lane Close0.3 km
  • Church0.3 km
  • Church0.3 km