Postcode Analysis Babergh, East of England

MAIN ROAD, IP9 1AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAIN ROAD, IP9 1AR.

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

265

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 47,000 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IP9 1AR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income 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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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, IP9 1AR combines high owner-occupation (78%), strong property values (£514k 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

IP9 1AR is a safe, established residential area on Main Road, 0.4km from Woolverstone in Babergh. Administratively it sits within Orwell ward and the South Suffolk constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in IP9, IP9 1AR offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 78% 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 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £514k.

Census 2021 statistics for IP9 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00152229 (shared with 19 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 1AR. The average age is 45.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 661,250

2 sales · Mean £ 661,250

Terraced

£ 236,250

2 sales · Mean £ 236,250

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

IP9 1AR has low crime rates — 41 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary3
Other theft2
Vehicle crime1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Derby Road5.2 km
  • Ipswich Station5.9 km
  • Wrabness7.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Marina Road0.1 km
  • Marina Road0.1 km