Postcode Analysis Mid Suffolk, East of England

DOVE LANE, IP23 7BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOVE LANE, IP23 7BA.

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

290

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 45,100 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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4/10
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5/10
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8/10
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5/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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2/10
homeHome Ownership
6/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. IP23 7BA's 71% ownership and 48-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.

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

IP23 7BA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Dove Lane, 0.8km from Langton Green in Eye (Mid Suffolk). Administratively it sits within Eye ward and the Central Suffolk and North Ipswich constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £212k.

Census 2021 statistics for IP23 7BA are sourced from Output Area E00153158 (shared with 7 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 IP23 7BA. The average age is 48.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.8%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 249,750

2 sales · Mean £ 249,750

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

IP23 7BA has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences35
Public order8
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson6
Shoplifting6

school Local Schools

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St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary School, Eye

Good177 pupils0.1 km
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Hartismere School

Outstanding1034 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • The Tilting Sky Gift Shop0.1 km
  • David Dunnett Family Butcher0.1 km
  • The Tudor Bakehouse Ltd0.1 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Ipswich & Norwich Co-op0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Eye Fish & Chips0.1 km
  • Lee's Cottage Chinese0.1 km
  • Pizza +0.2 km
  • New Happy House0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Queens Head0.1 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Cocoa Mama0.1 km
  • Eyes Open CIC T/A The Bank Arts Cent0.2 km
  • Staff Canteen0.4 km
  • Cafeye0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Diss6.0 km
  • Stowmarket17.7 km
  • Elmswell18.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Town Hall0.1 km
  • Town Hall0.1 km
  • Primary School0.3 km
  • Primary School0.3 km
  • Vion Food0.3 km