Postcode Analysis Babergh, East of England

HARKSTEAD LANE, IP9 1BD House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (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 1BD 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

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, IP9 1BD combines high owner-occupation (78%), strong property values (£650k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £650k 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 1BD is a mixed residential area on Harkstead Lane, 1.0km from Woolverstone in Babergh. Administratively it sits within Orwell ward and the South Suffolk constituency.

For serious buyers, IP9 1BD is 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.

Property: Prices average £650k.

Census 2021 statistics for IP9 1BD 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 1BD. 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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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 650,000

1 sales · Mean £ 650,000

school Local Schools

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Holbrook Academy

Good575 pupils1.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wrabness6.1 km
  • Derby Road6.2 km
  • Ipswich Station6.7 km