Postcode Analysis Mid Suffolk, East of England

ORCHARD CLOSE, IP23 7DW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORCHARD CLOSE, IP23 7DW.

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

394

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 45,100 /yr

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Employed

47%

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.

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10/10
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9/10
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4/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
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8/10
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Area Character

IP23 7DW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 85% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £352k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 21.4% year-on-year.

home £352,428 median price shield Safety 10/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP23 7DW is a safe, established residential area on Orchard Close, 1.1km from Langton Green in Eye (Mid Suffolk). Administratively it sits within Eye ward and the Central Suffolk and North Ipswich constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in IP23, IP23 7DW offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £352k, down 21.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for IP23 7DW are sourced from Output Area E00153159 (shared with 32 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 7DW. The average age is 46.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 338,250

10 sales · Mean £ 347,100

Terraced

£ 241,500

4 sales · Mean £ 245,750

Flat

£ 143,750

2 sales · Mean £ 143,750

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

IP23 7DW has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences26
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson3
Vehicle crime3

school Local Schools

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

Good177 pupils0.3 km
S

Hartismere School

Outstanding1034 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • The Tilting Sky Gift Shop0.2 km
  • David Dunnett Family Butcher0.3 km
  • The Tudor Bakehouse Ltd0.2 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Ipswich & Norwich Co-op0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Eye Fish & Chips0.3 km
  • Lee's Cottage Chinese0.3 km
  • Pizza +0.2 km
  • New Happy House0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Queens Head0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Cocoa Mama0.2 km
  • Eyes Open CIC T/A The Bank Arts Cent0.1 km
  • Staff Canteen0.3 km
  • Cafeye0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Diss6.2 km
  • Stowmarket17.4 km
  • Elmswell18.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Vion Food0.2 km
  • Vion Food0.2 km
  • Town Hall0.3 km
  • Town Hall0.3 km
  • Primary School0.4 km