IP5 1AT is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Mendip Drive, 1.3km from Rushmere Street in Kesgrave. Administratively it sits within Carlford & Fynn Valley ward and the Central Suffolk and North Ipswich constituency.
For families considering a move, IP5 1AT represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 93% 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 £262k.
Census 2021 statistics for IP5 1AT are sourced from Output Area E00154044 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MENDIP DRIVE, IP5 1AT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MENDIP DRIVE, IP5 1AT.
304
50
£ 46,500 /yr
41%
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
No single demographic signal dominates IP5 1AT — age 50, 93% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 1AT. The average age is 50.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 262,000
1 sales · Mean £ 262,000
Detached
£ 325,000
1 sales · Mean £ 325,000
Semi-Detached
£ 304,000
1 sales · Mean £ 304,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
IP5 1AT 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
Broke Hall Community Primary School
St Alban's Catholic High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- The Alishan Pavillion0.8 km
- Rushmere Catering Services Ltd,0.9 km
- Cafe At Kiln Farm Nursery0.9 km
- Taste of India0.5 km
- Kesgrave Kitchen1.0 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Beech Road Kebab Pizza House0.1 km
- Fusion0.5 km
- Kesgrave Fisheries0.6 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- One Stop0.5 km
- One Stop0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Kesgrave Social Club0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Derby Road2.7 km
- Westerfield4.2 km
- Ipswich Station5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Beech Road Shops0.0 km
- Beech Road Shops0.1 km
- Brendon Drive0.2 km
- Brendon Drive0.2 km
- Brendon Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: IP51AT · Data under Open Government Licence