Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

IP27 9PN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IP27 9PN.

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Population

965

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Avg Age

22

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Avg Income

£ 47,500 /yr

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Employed

70%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IP27 9PN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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8/10
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1/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

High employment, young population. IP27 9PN combines 70% economic activity with a 22-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Crime is low — unusually safe for a densely working, young area.

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

IP27 9PN is a safe, established residential area located 0.8km from Little Eriswell in Little Eriswell. Administratively it sits within Lakenheath ward and the West Suffolk constituency.

For renters and young professionals, IP27 9PN offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. Outside of residential hours, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The predominance of young residents (average age 22) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. 83% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 45% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of West Suffolk. Employment levels are high (67% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for IP27 9PN are sourced from Output Area E00183401 (shared with 19 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 IP27 9PN. The average age is 22.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British54.7%
Asian / British Asian4.0%
Black / African / Caribbean14.5%
Other / Mixed26.7%

Economic Activity

70%Active
FT: 67%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

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

IP27 9PN has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Eriswell Lodge Ltd0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lakenheath5.9 km
  • Brandon8.5 km
  • Shippea Hill9.9 km