Postcode Analysis Mid Suffolk, East of England

ELY ROAD, IP6 0BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELY ROAD, IP6 0BU.

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 0BU 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

IP6 0BU is a settled retirement community — average age 55, 86% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £335k reflects the demand.

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

IP6 0BU is a sought-after residential area on Ely Road, 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 0BU offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An established, mature community with an average age of 55 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 86% 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 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £335k.

Census 2021 statistics for IP6 0BU 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 0BU. 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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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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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 289,000

2 sales · Mean £ 289,000

Semi-Detached

£ 310,000

1 sales · Mean £ 310,000

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

IP6 0BU 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 pupils0.5 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 Hotel0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Claydon Chippy0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Claydon Greyhound0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Westerfield4.7 km
  • Needham Market6.8 km
  • Ipswich Station7.0 km

Bus Stops

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