IP5 1BQ 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.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 91% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £281k.
Census 2021 statistics for IP5 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00154040 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOODBRIDGE ROAD, IP5 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODBRIDGE ROAD, IP5 1BQ.
299
49
£ 46,500 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
Area Character
IP5 1BQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 91% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £281k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP5 1BQ. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 270,000
2 sales · Mean £ 270,000
Detached
£ 305,000
1 sales · Mean £ 305,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP5 1BQ has low crime rates — 13 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
St Alban's Catholic High School
Heath Primary School, Kesgrave
Broke Hall Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Rushmere Catering Services Ltd,0.9 km
- Cafe At Kiln Farm Nursery0.7 km
- Taste of India0.9 km
- Kesgrave Kitchen0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Beech Road Kebab Pizza House0.4 km
- Fusion0.9 km
- Kesgrave Fisheries0.5 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- One Stop0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Kesgrave Social Club0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Derby Road2.8 km
- Westerfield3.9 km
- Ipswich Station5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Linksfield0.1 km
- Beech Grove0.1 km
- Beech Grove0.2 km
- Linksfield0.2 km
- Elm Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: IP51BQ · Data under Open Government Licence