IP22 1BB is a mixed residential area located 0.5km from Great Green in Palgrave. Administratively it sits within Palgrave ward and the Central Suffolk and North Ipswich constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, IP22 1BB is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Census 2021 statistics for IP22 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00153234 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IP22 1BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IP22 1BB.
303
46
£ 45,100 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 35% of tenure in IP22 1BB — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP22 1BB. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
school Local Schools
Palgrave Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- G Shurey And Son Butchers0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Roots Activities Ltd0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Diss1.9 km
- Eccles Road15.9 km
- Harling Road17.6 km
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Postcode Profile: IP221BB · Data under Open Government Licence