Postcode Analysis Mid Suffolk, East of England

IP22 1BG House Prices & Local Information

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

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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
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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

Social renting makes up 35% of tenure in IP22 1BG — 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.

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

IP22 1BG is a safe, established residential area located 0.5km 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 1BG 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.

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 1BG 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 1BG. 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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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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

IP22 1BG 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
Burglary1

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 pupils1.3 km
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Diss Infant Academy and Nursery

Good137 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited1.0 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Barker's Butchers0.9 km
  • The Original Factory Shop1.0 km
  • G Shurey And Son Butchers0.9 km
  • Shell Service Station0.9 km
  • Slimming World1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Imperial Wok0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Roots Activities Ltd0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Diss1.2 km
  • Eccles Road15.2 km
  • Harling Road17.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Rose Lane Close0.1 km
  • Rose Lane Close0.1 km
  • Church0.4 km
  • Church0.4 km