Postcode Analysis Mid Suffolk, East of England

WINCHESTER GARDENS, IP6 0BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WINCHESTER GARDENS, IP6 0BL.

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

365

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 45,500 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IP6 0BL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. 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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7/10
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1/10
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5/10
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4/10
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3/10
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3/10
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9/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 86% owner-occupation and an average age of 55, IP6 0BL is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 28.1% year-on-year.

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

IP6 0BL is a sought-after residential area on Winchester Gardens, 0.7km from Claydon in Claydon. Administratively it sits within Claydon & Barham ward and the Central Suffolk and North Ipswich constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Average age 55 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £245k, down 28.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for IP6 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00153121 (shared with 14 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 0BL. The average age is 55.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 197,500

4 sales · Mean £ 212,250

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

IP6 0BL has low crime rates — 4 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 offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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Claydon Primary School

Good478 pupils0.4 km
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Claydon High School

Good770 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Manor Farm Coffee Shop Ltd0.8 km
  • Freshfills0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • One Stop and Post Office0.7 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Claydon Hotel0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Claydon Chippy0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Claydon Greyhound0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Westerfield4.8 km
  • Needham Market6.7 km
  • Ipswich Station7.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Middleton Road0.1 km
  • Middleton Road0.1 km
  • Thornhill Road0.2 km
  • Thornhill Road0.2 km
  • Edinburgh Gardens0.3 km