IP5 1AN is a safe, established residential area on Beech Road, 1.1km from Rushmere Street in Kesgrave. Administratively it sits within Carlford & Fynn Valley ward and the Central Suffolk and North Ipswich constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Residents average 45 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £291k.
Census 2021 statistics for IP5 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00154043 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEECH ROAD, IP5 1AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEECH ROAD, IP5 1AN.
325
45
£ 46,500 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
IP5 1AN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 81% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP5 1AN. The average age is 45.3. 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 of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 270,000
13 sales · Mean £ 249,307
Detached
£ 330,000
3 sales · Mean £ 378,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP5 1AN has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Heath Primary School, Kesgrave
St Alban's Catholic High School
Broke Hall Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- The Alishan Pavillion1.0 km
- Rushmere Catering Services Ltd,0.9 km
- Cafe At Kiln Farm Nursery0.7 km
- Taste of India0.7 km
- Kesgrave Kitchen0.9 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Beech Road Kebab Pizza House0.2 km
- Fusion0.7 km
- Kesgrave Fisheries0.4 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- One Stop0.7 km
- One Stop1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Kesgrave Social Club0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Derby Road2.8 km
- Westerfield4.1 km
- Ipswich Station5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Beech Grove0.1 km
- Beech Grove0.1 km
- Beech Road Shops0.2 km
- Beech Road Shops0.2 km
- Elm Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: IP51AN · Data under Open Government Licence