IP9 1DE is a sought-after residential area located 0.1km from Harkstead in Babergh. Administratively it sits within Stour ward and the South Suffolk constituency.
For serious buyers, IP9 1DE is 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 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £450k. 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 1DE are sourced from Output Area E00152347 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IP9 1DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IP9 1DE.
315
45
£ 47,000 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP9 1DE 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 1DE combines high owner-occupation (73%), strong property values (£450k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP9 1DE. 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
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 507,500
2 sales · Mean £ 507,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-07)
IP9 1DE has low crime rates — 3 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.
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wrabness3.9 km
- Harwich International5.0 km
- Harwich International5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Church0.2 km
- Church0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: IP91DE · Data under Open Government Licence