Postcode Analysis East Suffolk, East of England

FORGE CLOSE, IP10 0DT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORGE CLOSE, IP10 0DT.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

274

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 51,300 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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7/10
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1/10
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7/10
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6/10
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5/10
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1/10
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5/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 64% owner-occupation and average age 47, IP10 0DT has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £400k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP10 0DT is a safe, established residential area on Forge Close, 0.3km from Bucklesham in Bucklesham. Administratively it sits within Orwell & Villages ward and the Suffolk Coastal constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £400k.

Census 2021 statistics for IP10 0DT are sourced from Output Area E00153973 (shared with 6 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 IP10 0DT. The average age is 47.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 400,000

1 sales · Mean £ 400,000

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

IP10 0DT has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Bucklesham Primary School

Good102 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Shannon Inn0.3 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Foskers Fresh0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Derby Road6.0 km
  • Trimley7.1 km
  • Woodbridge7.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Shannon0.4 km
  • Shannon0.4 km