Postcode Analysis Mid Suffolk, East of England

OLD IPSWICH ROAD, IP6 0AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD IPSWICH ROAD, IP6 0AB.

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Population

357

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 45,500 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IP6 0AB 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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4/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

IP6 0AB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £409k, 82% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 163.8% year-on-year.

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

IP6 0AB is a sought-after residential area on Old Ipswich Road, 0.3km from Claydon in Claydon. Administratively it sits within Claydon & Barham ward and the Central Suffolk and North Ipswich constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in IP6, IP6 0AB offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 82% 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £409k, up 163.8% year-on-year. 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 IP6 0AB are sourced from Output Area E00153130 (shared with 12 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 IP6 0AB. The average age is 43.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.5%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 455,000

5 sales · Mean £ 430,700

Semi-Detached

£ 210,500

2 sales · Mean £ 210,500

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

IP6 0AB has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson3
Burglary2
Shoplifting2

school Local Schools

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Claydon High School

Good770 pupils0.4 km
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Claydon Primary School

Good478 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • It's Rocket Science0.8 km
  • Freshfills0.4 km
  • Suffolk Association of Local Councils0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Growing Places Enterprise0.8 km
  • One Stop and Post Office0.2 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Claydon Hotel0.2 km
  • Premier Inn Ipswich North0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Claydon Chippy0.2 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Claydon Greyhound0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Westerfield4.5 km
  • Ipswich Station6.3 km
  • Needham Market7.2 km

Bus Stops

  • The Crown0.1 km
  • Orchard Grove0.2 km
  • The Greyhound0.2 km
  • Orchard Grove0.2 km
  • High School0.4 km