Postcode Analysis Mid Suffolk, East of England

BACON ROAD, IP6 0BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BACON ROAD, IP6 0BQ.

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Population

412

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 45,500 /yr

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Employed

48%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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6/10
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5/10
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9/10
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9/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. IP6 0BQ's low deprivation rank, 88% ownership, and £261k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. 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 0BQ is a sought-after residential area on Bacon Road, 0.4km 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 0BQ offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 88% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £261k. 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 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00153125 (shared with 9 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 0BQ. The average age is 44.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 280,000

4 sales · Mean £ 282,250

Semi-Detached

£ 342,000

1 sales · Mean £ 342,000

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

IP6 0BQ has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences16
Other theft6
Criminal damage and arson5
Burglary5
Anti-social behaviour4

school Local Schools

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Claydon Primary School

Good478 pupils0.2 km
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Claydon High School

Good770 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • One Stop and Post Office0.4 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Claydon Hotel0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Freshfills0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Claydon Chippy0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Claydon Greyhound0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Westerfield4.9 km
  • Needham Market6.7 km
  • Ipswich Station6.9 km

Bus Stops

  • York Crescent0.1 km
  • York Crescent0.1 km
  • Edinburgh Gardens0.2 km
  • Edinburgh Gardens0.2 km
  • Tollgate Court0.2 km