Is IP5 1BL a safe place to live?

Yes, IP5 1BL is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 23 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in IP5 1BL?

The average property price in IP5 1BL is currently around £350k.

What is the population of IP5 1BL?

The population for the IP5 1BL area is approximately 362 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis East Suffolk, East of England

MAIN ROAD, IP5 1BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAIN ROAD, IP5 1BL.

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

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Population

362

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 46,500 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: IP5 1BL represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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7/10

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3/10

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2/10

workEmployment

4/10

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5/10

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6/10

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7/10

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5/10

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9/10

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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. IP5 1BL's 56% ownership and 51-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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

IP5 1BL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Main Road, 0.2km from Kesgrave in Kesgrave. Administratively it sits within Kesgrave ward and the Central Suffolk and North Ipswich constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £350k.

Census 2021 statistics for IP5 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00153902 (shared with 29 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 1BL. The average age is 51.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.4%

Asian / British Asian1.7%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

39%Active

FT: 26%

Unemployed: 1%

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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 350,000

1 sales · Mean £ 350,000

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

IP5 1BL has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences12

Shoplifting11

Anti-social behaviour5

Criminal damage and arson4

Public order1

school Local Schools

Heath Primary School, Kesgrave

Good611 pupils0.3 km

Kesgrave High School

Good1884 pupils0.7 km

Cedarwood Primary School

Good410 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby

One Stop0.9 km

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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby

Chestnut & Rose0.9 km
TC Facilities Management (At Tesco)0.5 km
Kesgrave Kitchen0.4 km
Cafe 660.5 km
The Alishan Pavillion0.9 km
+ 1 more

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby

Kesgrave Fisheries0.8 km
Number 1 Fish Bar0.5 km

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby

Bell Inn0.2 km
Kesgrave Social Club0.5 km

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Supermarkets

1 nearby

Tesco0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Derby Road4.0 km
Westerfield4.9 km
Woodbridge6.3 km

Bus Stops

Bell Lane0.1 km
Bell Lane0.1 km
Community Centre0.2 km
Community Centre0.2 km
Heath School0.3 km