Postcode Analysis Mid Suffolk, East of England

CLAY LANE, IP23 7DZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLAY LANE, IP23 7DZ.

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

298

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 50,600 /yr

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Employed

53%

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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10/10
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1/10
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6/10
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4/10
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7/10
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1/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

IP23 7DZ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £513k, 80% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

IP23 7DZ is a safe, established residential area on Clay Lane, 1.1km from Stoke Ash in Mid Suffolk. Administratively it sits within Mendlesham ward and the Central Suffolk and North Ipswich constituency.

For serious buyers, IP23 7DZ is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 80% 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 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £513k.

Census 2021 statistics for IP23 7DZ are sourced from Output Area E00153358 (shared with 18 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 7DZ. The average age is 44.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.3%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 513,000

1 sales · Mean £ 513,000

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

IP23 7DZ has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Diss8.7 km
  • Stowmarket14.0 km
  • Elmswell15.1 km