Postcode Analysis Mid Suffolk, East of England

CROSSING ROAD, IP22 1AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROSSING ROAD, IP22 1AW.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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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
paymentsAffluence
4/10
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5/10
homeHome Ownership
4/10
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4/10
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Area Character

With 35% social renting, IP22 1AW is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending down 10.1% year-on-year.

home £412,500 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP22 1AW is a safe, established residential area on Crossing Road, 0.3km 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 1AW 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £412k, down 10.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for IP22 1AW 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 1AW. 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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 380,000

11 sales · Mean £ 380,272

Semi-Detached

£ 315,000

1 sales · Mean £ 315,000

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

IP22 1AW 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 pupils0.3 km
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Diss Church of England Junior Academy

Good209 pupils1.5 km
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Diss Infant Academy and Nursery

Good137 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • G Shurey And Son Butchers0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Roots Activities Ltd0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Diss1.4 km
  • Eccles Road15.3 km
  • Harling Road17.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Rose Lane Close0.1 km
  • Rose Lane Close0.1 km
  • Church0.3 km
  • Church0.3 km