IP9 1DG is a sought-after residential area on Church Lane, 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 1DG offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 £510k. 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 1DG are sourced from Output Area E00152347 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHURCH LANE, IP9 1DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH LANE, IP9 1DG.
315
45
£ 47,000 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP9 1DG 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. IP9 1DG's low deprivation rank, 73% ownership, and £510k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. 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 1DG. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 510,000
1 sales · Mean £ 510,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)
IP9 1DG 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.
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wrabness3.5 km
- Harwich International5.4 km
- Harwich International5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Bakers Arms0.1 km
- Bakers Arms0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: IP91DG · Data under Open Government Licence