Postcode Analysis East Suffolk, East of England

BEECH GARDENS, IP5 1BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEECH GARDENS, IP5 1BF.

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Population

325

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 46,500 /yr

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Employed

51%

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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8/10
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7/10
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6/10
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6/10
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4/10
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4/10
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8/10
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8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

IP5 1BF is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £460k, 81% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

IP5 1BF is a safe, established residential area on Beech Gardens, 1.1km 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 1BF is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Residents average 45 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 81% 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £460k.

Census 2021 statistics for IP5 1BF are sourced from Output Area E00154043 (shared with 11 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 1BF. The average age is 45.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.9%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed4.6%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 432,500

4 sales · Mean £ 437,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

IP5 1BF has low crime rates — 14 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 offences23
Criminal damage and arson8
Burglary2
Other theft1
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Heath Primary School, Kesgrave

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

Good962 pupils1.2 km
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Broke Hall Community Primary School

Good647 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • The Alishan Pavillion1.0 km
  • Rushmere Catering Services Ltd,0.9 km
  • Cafe At Kiln Farm Nursery0.8 km
  • Taste of India0.6 km
  • Kesgrave Kitchen1.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Beech Road Kebab Pizza House0.2 km
  • Fusion0.6 km
  • Kesgrave Fisheries0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • One Stop0.6 km
  • One Stop1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Kesgrave Social Club0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Beech Grove0.2 km
  • Beech Road Shops0.2 km
  • Beech Road Shops0.2 km
  • Beech Grove0.2 km
  • Linksfield0.3 km