Postcode Analysis East Suffolk, East of England

THE BACKS, IP5 1BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE BACKS, IP5 1BW.

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

282

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Avg Age

47

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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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9/10
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7/10
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4/10
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8/10
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6/10
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5/10
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7/10
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8/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, IP5 1BW combines high owner-occupation (80%), strong property values (£510k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £510k 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 1BW is a sought-after residential area on The Backs, 1.1km from Kesgrave in Kesgrave. Administratively it sits within Kesgrave ward and the Central Suffolk and North Ipswich constituency.

For serious buyers, IP5 1BW is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 80% 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £510k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for IP5 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00153896 (shared with 15 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 1BW. The average age is 47.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.1%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 30%
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

£ 410,000

2 sales · Mean £ 410,000

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

IP5 1BW 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 offences20
Criminal damage and arson8
Burglary3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2

school Local Schools

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Heath Primary School, Kesgrave

Good611 pupils0.8 km
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Cedarwood Primary School

Good410 pupils1.4 km
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Broke Hall Community Primary School

Good647 pupils1.5 km
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Kesgrave High School

Good1884 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Cafe 660.9 km
  • The Alishan Pavillion0.6 km
  • Cafe At Kiln Farm Nursery0.7 km
  • Taste of India0.7 km
  • Kesgrave Kitchen0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Number 1 Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Beech Road Kebab Pizza House0.3 km
  • Fusion0.7 km
  • Kesgrave Fisheries0.3 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • One Stop0.7 km
  • One Stop0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Kesgrave Social Club0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Derby Road3.0 km
  • Westerfield4.4 km
  • Ipswich Station5.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Cambridge Road0.1 km
  • Cambridge Road0.1 km
  • Baptist Church0.2 km
  • Baptist Church0.2 km
  • Beech Road Shops0.3 km