Postcode Analysis East Suffolk, East of England

MENDIP DRIVE, IP5 1AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MENDIP DRIVE, IP5 1AU.

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

304

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 46,500 /yr

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Employed

41%

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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9/10
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7/10
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7/10
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4/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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8/10
homeHome Ownership
10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates IP5 1AU — 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. Property prices are trending up 66.7% year-on-year.

home £383,000 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP5 1AU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Mendip Drive, 1.4km from Rushmere Street in Kesgrave. Administratively it sits within Carlford & Fynn Valley ward and the Central Suffolk and North Ipswich constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in IP5, IP5 1AU offers 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 residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £383k, up 66.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for IP5 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00154044 (shared with 15 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 IP5 1AU. 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

White / British95.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 465,000

3 sales · Mean £ 461,666

Semi-Detached

£ 234,500

7 sales · Mean £ 251,428

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

IP5 1AU has low crime rates — 7 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.

Violence and sexual offences17
Criminal damage and arson8
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Theft from the person1

school Local Schools

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Broke Hall Community Primary School

Good647 pupils1.1 km
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Heath Primary School, Kesgrave

Good611 pupils1.1 km
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St Alban's Catholic High School

Good962 pupils1.4 km
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Cedarwood Primary School

Good410 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • The Alishan Pavillion0.8 km
  • Rushmere Catering Services Ltd,0.9 km
  • Taste of India0.4 km
  • Chestnut & Rose0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Beech Road Kebab Pizza House0.2 km
  • Fusion0.4 km
  • Kesgrave Fisheries0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • One Stop0.4 km
  • One Stop0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Kesgrave Social Club0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Derby Road2.7 km
  • Westerfield4.3 km
  • Ipswich Station5.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Beech Road Shops0.1 km
  • Brendon Drive0.1 km
  • Beech Road Shops0.1 km
  • Brendon Drive0.1 km
  • Brendon Drive0.2 km