Postcode Analysis East Suffolk, East of England

THE STREET, IP5 1DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE STREET, IP5 1DH.

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

371

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 46,500 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IP5 1DH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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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5/10
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9/10
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3/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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6/10
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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. IP5 1DH's low deprivation rank, 91% ownership, and £1.1M median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. 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 1DH is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Street, 0.8km from Rushmere Street in Rushmere St Andrew. 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 1DH offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.1M.

Census 2021 statistics for IP5 1DH are sourced from Output Area E00154041 (shared with 24 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 1DH. The average age is 49.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.3%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 947,750

9 sales · Mean £ 961,416

Semi-Detached

£ 670,000

1 sales · Mean £ 670,000

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

IP5 1DH has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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St Alban's Catholic High School

Good962 pupils0.9 km
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St Christopher's Academy

Good0 pupils1.0 km
P

Rushmere Hall Primary School

Good604 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • East of England Co-op0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Selkirk Signature0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Rushmere Takeaway0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Selkirk Public House0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Derby Road2.8 km
  • Westerfield2.9 km
  • Ipswich Station4.7 km

Bus Stops

  • YMCA Rugby Club0.1 km
  • YMCA Rugby Club0.1 km
  • Church0.2 km
  • Church0.2 km
  • The Limes0.3 km