IP5 1AB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.2km from Kesgrave in Kesgrave. Administratively it sits within Kesgrave ward and the Central Suffolk and North Ipswich constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for IP5 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00153902 (shared with 29 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IP5 1AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IP5 1AB.
362
51
£ 46,500 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP5 1AB represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. IP5 1AB's 56% ownership and 51-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP5 1AB. The average age is 51.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP5 1AB has low crime rates — 19 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.
school Local Schools
Heath Primary School, Kesgrave
Kesgrave High School
Cedarwood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- One Stop0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Chestnut & Rose0.9 km
- TC Facilities Management (At Tesco)0.4 km
- Kesgrave Kitchen0.4 km
- Cafe 660.4 km
- The Alishan Pavillion0.9 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Kesgrave Fisheries0.8 km
- Number 1 Fish Bar0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Bell Inn0.2 km
- Kesgrave Social Club0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Derby Road4.0 km
- Westerfield4.9 km
- Woodbridge6.3 km
Bus Stops
- Bell Lane0.1 km
- Bell Lane0.1 km
- Community Centre0.2 km
- Community Centre0.2 km
- Heath School0.2 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: IP51AB · Data under Open Government Licence