IP2 9AE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gippeswyk Avenue, 0.7km from Maidenhall in Ipswich. Administratively it sits within Gipping ward and the Ipswich constituency.
For renters and young professionals, IP2 9AE offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 49% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £152k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 3.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for IP2 9AE are sourced from Output Area E00170841 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GIPPESWYK AVENUE, IP2 9AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GIPPESWYK AVENUE, IP2 9AE.
312
36
£ 38,500 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
IP2 9AE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 39% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 3.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP2 9AE. The average age is 36.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 140,000
19 sales · Mean £ 141,131
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP2 9AE has low crime rates — 48 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich
Hillside Primary School
Stone Lodge Academy
Halifax Primary School
Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy
Ranelagh Primary School
Chantry Academy
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Ipswich Blue Star0.8 km
- McColls1.0 km
- Wickes0.9 km
- Lavender News0.9 km
- Hopsters1.0 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- The Station Hotel0.6 km
- Pentahotel0.8 km
- Novotel Hotel0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Curve0.9 km
- Pauls Sports Club0.4 km
- The Smock Public House1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
43 nearby- Coffee Cat0.8 km
- AXA0.8 km
- Constable Restaurant0.5 km
- Greggs0.2 km
- Nettie's Kitchen @Paul's Sports Social0.4 km
- + 38 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl0.9 km
- East of England Co-op0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Maidenhall Green Fish & Chips1.0 km
- PFK Takeaway0.3 km
- Doorsteps1.0 km
- Marios Fish & Grill1.0 km
- I-Scream1.0 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ipswich Station0.2 km
- Derby Road2.8 km
- Westerfield3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Ancaster Road0.0 km
- Gippeswyk Avenue0.1 km
- Railway Station0.2 km
- Rail Station0.2 km
- Railway Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: IP29AE · Data under Open Government Licence