IP5 1BE is a sought-after residential area on Linksfield Gardens, 1.1km from Rushmere Street in Ipswich. Administratively it sits within Rushmere St Andrew ward and the Central Suffolk and North Ipswich constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in IP5, IP5 1BE offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 88% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for IP5 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00154045 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LINKSFIELD GARDENS, IP5 1BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LINKSFIELD GARDENS, IP5 1BE.
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39
£ 54,500 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP5 1BE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
IP5 1BE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 88% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP5 1BE. The average age is 39.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP5 1BE has low crime rates — 12 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
5 nearby- Rushmere Catering Services Ltd,0.8 km
- Cafe At Kiln Farm Nursery0.8 km
- Taste of India0.7 km
- Kesgrave Kitchen1.0 km
- Chestnut & Rose1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Beech Road Kebab Pizza House0.2 km
- Fusion0.7 km
- Kesgrave Fisheries0.5 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- One Stop0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Kesgrave Social Club0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Derby Road2.7 km
- Westerfield4.0 km
- Ipswich Station5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Beech Grove0.1 km
- Beech Grove0.1 km
- Linksfield0.2 km
- Beech Road Shops0.2 km
- Beech Road Shops0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: IP51BE · Data under Open Government Licence