Postcode Analysis East Suffolk, East of England

WOODBRIDGE ROAD, IP5 1BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODBRIDGE ROAD, IP5 1BH.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

299

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 46,500 /yr

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Employed

45%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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8/10
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4/10
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8/10
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3/10
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7/10
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5/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

IP5 1BH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 91% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 5.1% year-on-year.

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

IP5 1BH is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Woodbridge Road, 0.8km 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 1BH represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 91% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £280k, up 5.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for IP5 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00154040 (shared with 19 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 1BH. The average age is 48.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 29%
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

£ 280,000

3 sales · Mean £ 289,500

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

IP5 1BH has low crime rates — 11 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 offences21
Criminal damage and arson3
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Heath Primary School, Kesgrave

Good611 pupils1.0 km
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St Alban's Catholic High School

Good962 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Beech Road Kebab Pizza House0.5 km
  • Fusion1.0 km
  • Kesgrave Fisheries0.3 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • One Stop1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Kesgrave Social Club0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Cafe At Kiln Farm Nursery0.5 km
  • Taste of India1.0 km
  • Kesgrave Kitchen0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Derby Road3.0 km
  • Westerfield4.0 km
  • Ipswich Station5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Elm Road0.0 km
  • Beech Grove0.2 km
  • Beech Grove0.2 km
  • Fisheries0.2 km
  • Fisheries0.3 km