Postcode Analysis Babergh, East of England

CHURCH LANE CORNER, IP9 1BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH LANE CORNER, IP9 1BU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-09 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

315

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 47,000 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IP9 1BU 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.

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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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4/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

IP9 1BU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £570k, 73% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £570k 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 1BU is a sought-after residential area on Church Lane Corner, 0.7km 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 1BU offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 73% 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 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £570k. 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 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00152347 (shared with 23 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 1BU. 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

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 570,000

1 sales · Mean £ 570,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)

IP9 1BU has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wrabness3.4 km
  • Harwich International5.4 km
  • Harwich International5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Bakers Arms0.1 km
  • Bakers Arms0.1 km