IP9 1BH is a well-regarded residential area located 1.0km from Harkstead in Babergh. Administratively it sits within Stour ward and the South Suffolk constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in IP9, IP9 1BH 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. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 73% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for IP9 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00152347 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IP9 1BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IP9 1BH.
315
45
£ 47,000 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP9 1BH 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, IP9 1BH combines high owner-occupation (73%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP9 1BH. The average age is 45.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wrabness4.7 km
- Harwich International6.0 km
- Harwich International6.0 km
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Postcode Profile: IP91BH · Data under Open Government Licence