Postcode Analysis Mid Suffolk, East of England

PAPER MILL LANE, IP6 0AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PAPER MILL LANE, IP6 0AP.

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Population

511

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 45,500 /yr

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Employed

49%

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.

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9/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, IP6 0AP combines high owner-occupation (85%), strong property values (£341k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

IP6 0AP is a sought-after residential area on Paper Mill Lane, 0.7km 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 0AP offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 85% 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 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £341k. 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 0AP are sourced from Output Area E00153129 (shared with 23 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 0AP. The average age is 44.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.3%
Asian / British Asian0.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 341,500

1 sales · Mean £ 341,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

IP6 0AP has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour3

school Local Schools

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Claydon High School

Good770 pupils0.9 km
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Claydon Primary School

Good478 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • It's Rocket Science0.7 km
  • Suffolk Association of Local Councils0.7 km
  • Freshfills0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Growing Places Enterprise0.7 km
  • One Stop and Post Office0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Claydon Hotel0.6 km
  • Premier Inn Ipswich North0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Claydon Chippy0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Claydon Greyhound0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Westerfield4.6 km
  • Ipswich Station6.1 km
  • Needham Market7.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Orchard Grove0.3 km
  • Orchard Grove0.3 km