BLACKDOWN AVENUE, IP5 1AY House Prices & Local Information

IP5 1AY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Blackdown Avenue, 1.5km 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 1AY represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 93% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

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 £295k, up 13.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for IP5 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00154044 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.