Is IP9 1AA a safe place to live?

Yes, IP9 1AA is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 16 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in IP9 1AA?

The average property price in IP9 1AA is currently around £235k.

What is the population of IP9 1AA?

The population for the IP9 1AA area is approximately 121 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Babergh, East of England

HILLSIDE COTTAGES, IP9 1AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILLSIDE COTTAGES, IP9 1AA.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-10 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

121

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 47,000 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IP9 1AA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10

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6/10

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1/10

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8/10

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3/10

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9/10

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1/10

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4/10

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3/10

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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. IP9 1AA's 54% ownership and 50-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP9 1AA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Hillside Cottages, 0.8km from Freston in Babergh. Administratively it sits within Orwell ward and the South Suffolk constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £235k.

Census 2021 statistics for IP9 1AA are sourced from Output Area E00152220 (shared with 10 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 IP9 1AA. The average age is 50.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.9%

Asian / British Asian1.6%

Black / African / Caribbean0.8%

Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

54%Active

FT: 37%

Unemployed: 2%

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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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home Property Prices by Type

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£ 235,000

1 sales · Mean £ 235,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)

IP9 1AA has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour1

Violence and sexual offences1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Derby Road4.1 km
Ipswich Station4.3 km
Westerfield7.5 km

Bus Stops

The Boot0.2 km
The Boot0.3 km