Postcode Analysis Mid Suffolk, East of England

FEN LANE, IP22 1DP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FEN LANE, IP22 1DP.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

328

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 47,300 /yr

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Employed

42%

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. 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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7/10
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2/10
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3/10
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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
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4/10
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Area Character

IP22 1DP is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £324k, 85% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £324k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

IP22 1DP is a sought-after residential area on Fen Lane, 0.1km from Botesdale in Rickinghall and Botesdale. Administratively it sits within Rickinghall ward and the Bury St Edmunds constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in IP22, IP22 1DP offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 85% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £324k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for IP22 1DP are sourced from Output Area E00183365 (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 1DP. The average age is 49.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.3%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 324,250

2 sales · Mean £ 324,250

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

IP22 1DP has low crime rates — 13 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.

Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour7
Drugs2
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson2

school Local Schools

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St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good174 pupils0.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Botesdale Fish and Chip Shop0.1 km
  • Blue Orchard0.2 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Greyhound0.1 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Santiago's Art Cafe0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Diss8.8 km
  • Elmswell13.2 km
  • Harling Road13.9 km

Bus Stops

  • The Bell0.2 km
  • The Bell0.2 km
  • Simonds Court0.3 km
  • Simonds Court0.3 km