Postcode Analysis East Suffolk, East of England

MAIN ROAD, IP5 1BN House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

362

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Avg Age

51

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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 1BN 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
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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

IP5 1BN is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £786k, 56% 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.

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

IP5 1BN is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Main Road, 0.1km from Kesgrave in Kesgrave. Administratively it sits within Kesgrave ward and the Central Suffolk and North Ipswich constituency.

For families considering a move, IP5 1BN represents 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £786k.

Census 2021 statistics for IP5 1BN 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 1BN. 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.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 786,500

1 sales · Mean £ 786,500

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

IP5 1BN has low crime rates — 17 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
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3

school Local Schools

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Heath Primary School, Kesgrave

Good611 pupils0.4 km
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Kesgrave High School

Good1884 pupils0.6 km
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Cedarwood Primary School

Good410 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • One Stop1.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Church House0.9 km
  • TC Facilities Management (At Tesco)0.4 km
  • Kesgrave Kitchen0.4 km
  • Cafe 660.5 km
  • The Alishan Pavillion1.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Kesgrave Fisheries0.9 km
  • Number 1 Fish Bar0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Bell Inn0.1 km
  • Kesgrave Social Club0.6 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Derby Road4.1 km
  • Westerfield5.0 km
  • Woodbridge6.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Bell Lane0.0 km
  • Community Centre0.1 km
  • Community Centre0.2 km
  • Bell Lane0.2 km
  • St Olaves0.3 km