Is IP5 1AZ a safe place to live?

Yes, IP5 1AZ is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 8 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in IP5 1AZ?

The average property price in IP5 1AZ is currently around £305k.

What is the population of IP5 1AZ?

The population for the IP5 1AZ area is approximately 304 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis East Suffolk, East of England

BLACKDOWN AVENUE, IP5 1AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACKDOWN AVENUE, IP5 1AZ.

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

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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

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6/10

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8/10

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10/10

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6/10

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. IP5 1AZ spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. £305k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 26.8% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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

For serious buyers, IP5 1AZ is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £305k, up 26.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for IP5 1AZ 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 1AZ. 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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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 265,000

9 sales · Mean £ 268,333

Detached

£ 355,000

1 sales · Mean £ 355,000

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

IP5 1AZ has low crime rates — 8 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 offences15

Criminal damage and arson8

Anti-social behaviour1

Burglary1

Theft from the person1

school Local Schools

Broke Hall Community Primary School

Good647 pupils1.0 km

Heath Primary School, Kesgrave

Good611 pupils1.2 km

St Alban's Catholic High School

Good962 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby

The Alishan Pavillion0.9 km
Rushmere Catering Services Ltd,0.8 km
Taste of India0.4 km
Chestnut & Rose0.9 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 Stop0.9 km

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

Kesgrave Social Club0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Derby Road2.6 km
Westerfield4.2 km
Ipswich Station5.0 km

Bus Stops

Beech Road Shops0.1 km
Beech Road Shops0.2 km
Brendon Drive0.2 km
Brendon Drive0.2 km
Brendon Drive0.3 km