IP9 1DR is a safe, established residential area on Mill Lane, 0.5km from Chelmondiston in Chelmondiston. Administratively it sits within Orwell ward and the South Suffolk constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, IP9 1DR is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £376k.
Census 2021 statistics for IP9 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00152218 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MILL LANE, IP9 1DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILL LANE, IP9 1DR.
229
42
£ 47,000 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 45% of tenure in IP9 1DR — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP9 1DR. The average age is 41.9. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 376,000
1 sales · Mean £ 376,000
Semi-Detached
£ 175,000
1 sales · Mean £ 175,000
Detached
£ 395,000
1 sales · Mean £ 395,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP9 1DR has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Chelmondiston Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Laws Cottage Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Hollingsworths Stores0.3 km
- Orwell Stores0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- The Sunshine Store0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Harwich International6.0 km
- Harwich International6.0 km
- Wrabness6.2 km
Bus Stops
- Woodlands0.2 km
- Woodlands0.2 km
- Red Lion0.4 km
- Red Lion0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: IP91DR · Data under Open Government Licence