Postcode Analysis East Suffolk, East of England

HAZELNUT CLOSE, IP5 1BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAZELNUT CLOSE, IP5 1BT.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (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

A sought-after, premium postcode. IP5 1BT's low deprivation rank, 91% ownership, and £533k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £533k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

IP5 1BT is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Hazelnut Close, 0.2km from Rushmere Street in Kesgrave. Administratively it sits within Carlford & Fynn Valley ward and the Central Suffolk and North Ipswich constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in IP5, IP5 1BT offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 91% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £533k.

Census 2021 statistics for IP5 1BT 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 1BT. 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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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 534,000

2 sales · Mean £ 534,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

IP5 1BT has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences8
Burglary2
Other theft2
Public order1

school Local Schools

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St Alban's Catholic High School

Good962 pupils1.4 km
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St Christopher's Academy

Good0 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Cafe At Kiln Farm Nursery0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Derby Road3.2 km
  • Westerfield3.3 km
  • Ipswich Station5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • The Chapel0.1 km
  • The Willows0.1 km
  • The Chestnuts0.2 km
  • The Chestnuts0.2 km
  • The Limes0.3 km