Postcode Analysis Babergh, East of England

HARKSTEAD LANE, IP9 1BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARKSTEAD LANE, IP9 1BB.

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 1BB 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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5/10
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Area Character

IP9 1BB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £735k, 78% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £735k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

IP9 1BB is a safe, established residential area on Harkstead Lane, 0.7km 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 1BB offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £735k.

Census 2021 statistics for IP9 1BB 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 1BB. 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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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 735,000

1 sales · Mean £ 735,000

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

IP9 1BB has low crime rates — 11 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 offences2
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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Holbrook Academy

Good575 pupils1.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Derby Road5.7 km
  • Ipswich Station6.2 km
  • Wrabness6.6 km