Postcode Analysis Mid Suffolk, East of England

BURLINGTON CLOSE, IP22 1AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BURLINGTON CLOSE, IP22 1AU.

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

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, IP22 1AU combines high owner-occupation (91%), strong property values (£490k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £490k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 10.8% year-on-year.

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

IP22 1AU is a safe, established residential area on Burlington Close, 0.3km 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 1AU offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £490k, up 10.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for IP22 1AU 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 1AU. 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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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

Detached

£ 465,000

3 sales · Mean £ 481,666

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

IP22 1AU has low crime rates — 10 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 offences5
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Palgrave Church of England Primary School

Good80 pupils0.4 km
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Diss Church of England Junior Academy

Good209 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • G Shurey And Son Butchers0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Roots Activities Ltd0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Diss1.5 km
  • Eccles Road15.4 km
  • Harling Road17.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Rose Lane Close0.2 km
  • Rose Lane Close0.2 km
  • Church0.3 km
  • Church0.3 km