IP22 1BX is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Street, 0.2km from Botesdale in Rickinghall and Botesdale. Administratively it sits within Rickinghall ward and the Bury St Edmunds constituency.
For families considering a move, IP22 1BX represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 51 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £377k.
Census 2021 statistics for IP22 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00153247 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE STREET, IP22 1BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE STREET, IP22 1BX.
373
51
£ 47,300 /yr
41%
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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. IP22 1BX's 62% ownership and 51-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP22 1BX. The average age is 50.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 305,000
1 sales · Mean £ 305,000
Detached
£ 540,000
3 sales · Mean £ 513,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP22 1BX has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Botesdale Fish and Chip Shop0.2 km
- Blue Orchard0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Greyhound0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Santiago's Art Cafe0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Diss8.6 km
- Elmswell13.4 km
- Harling Road14.0 km
Bus Stops
- Simonds Court0.0 km
- Simonds Court0.1 km
- The Bell0.4 km
- The Bell0.4 km
- Hall Lane0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: IP221BX · Data under Open Government Licence