Is IP30 0AU a safe place to live?

Yes, IP30 0AU is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 2 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in IP30 0AU?

The average property price in IP30 0AU is currently around £231k.

What is the population of IP30 0AU?

The population for the IP30 0AU area is approximately 411 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

OAKEY LEY, IP30 0AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKEY LEY, IP30 0AU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

411

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 47,400 /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: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10

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7/10

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1/10

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5/10

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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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9/10

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Area Character

IP30 0AU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 74% 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP30 0AU is a safe, established residential area on Oakey Ley, 0.1km from Hollybush Corner in West Suffolk. Administratively it sits within Rougham ward and the Bury St Edmunds constituency.

For families considering a move, IP30 0AU represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £231k.

Census 2021 statistics for IP30 0AU are sourced from Output Area E00153651 (shared with 22 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 IP30 0AU. The average age is 47.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.5%

Asian / British Asian0.5%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

50%Active

FT: 31%

Unemployed: 2%

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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 169,000

8 sales · Mean £ 182,750

Semi-Detached

£ 237,000

2 sales · Mean £ 237,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

IP30 0AU has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Thurston5.7 km
Bury St Edmunds8.3 km
Elmswell9.1 km

Bus Stops

Village Sign0.1 km
Village Sign0.1 km