Postcode Analysis East Suffolk, East of England

IP5 1DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IP5 1DL.

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 1DL 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

IP5 1DL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 91% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

IP5 1DL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 1.0km from Rushmere Street in Rushmere St Andrew. Administratively it sits within Carlford & Fynn Valley ward and the Central Suffolk and North Ipswich constituency.

For families considering a move, IP5 1DL represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 91% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for IP5 1DL 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 1DL. 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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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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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

IP5 1DL has low crime rates — 20 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 arson6
Anti-social behaviour4
Other crime2
Burglary2

school Local Schools

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St Alban's Catholic High School

Good962 pupils0.8 km
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St Christopher's Academy

Good0 pupils0.8 km
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Rushmere Hall Primary School

Good604 pupils0.9 km
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St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich

Good209 pupils1.4 km
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Northgate High School

Good1778 pupils1.5 km
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Parkside Academy

Requires Improvement8 pupils1.5 km
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Sidegate Primary School

Good642 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Petrogas Applegreen Heath0.9 km
  • Murton Florists0.9 km
  • Martins Bakery0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • The Clubhouse1.0 km
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • Selkirk Signature0.6 km
  • Humber Doucy Sports And Social Club0.8 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • East of England Co-op0.6 km
  • East of England Co-op0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Rushmere Takeaway0.6 km
  • Subway at Applegreen0.9 km
  • Wong's Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Selkirk Public House0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Derby Road2.6 km
  • Westerfield2.7 km
  • Ipswich Station4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Church0.1 km
  • Church0.1 km
  • Community Hub0.1 km
  • Community Hub0.2 km
  • Post Box0.2 km