Postcode Analysis Ipswich, East of England

CORNHILL, IP1 1DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CORNHILL, IP1 1DF.

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Population

312

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 42,700 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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9/10
workEmployment
3/10
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10/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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10/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 36% of tenure in IP1 1DF — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

IP1 1DF is an up-and-coming urban area on Cornhill, 0.1km from Ipswich in Ipswich. Administratively it sits within Alexandra ward and the Ipswich constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, IP1 1DF is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, areas dominated by food and entertainment. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are high (290 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for IP1 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00170870 (shared with 123 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 IP1 1DF. The average age is 38.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British74.6%
Asian / British Asian11.9%
Black / African / Caribbean6.8%
Other / Mixed6.8%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 6%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near IP1 1DF are high at 290 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences550
Shoplifting329
Public order116
Other theft97
Criminal damage and arson90

school Local Schools

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St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich

Good406 pupils0.5 km
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St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich

Good421 pupils0.5 km
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St Helen's Primary School

Good455 pupils0.8 km
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Westbridge Academy

Good9 pupils0.8 km
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Handford Hall Primary School

Good345 pupils1.2 km
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Hillside Primary School

Requires Improvement493 pupils1.3 km
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Ranelagh Primary School

Good296 pupils1.5 km
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Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery

Good444 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

70 nearby
  • Asian & Afro Ent Ltd0.4 km
  • Cakebox0.3 km
  • Cakes & Bakes by Lacey Grace0.3 km
  • JR's American Candy0.3 km
  • New Little Hut0.5 km
  • + 65 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

34 nearby
  • Central Conservative Club0.2 km
  • Distilled Republik0.3 km
  • Ipswich Masonic Hall Ltd0.3 km
  • Spread Eagle Public House0.5 km
  • The Plough Public House0.3 km
  • + 29 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

161 nearby
  • Applaud Coffee0.2 km
  • Cheeky Cow Burger Ltd0.5 km
  • Million Flavours0.5 km
  • Yaga's Juice Bar0.5 km
  • Arkana Coffee0.3 km
  • + 156 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • East of England Co-op1.0 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.2 km
  • Iceland0.1 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

42 nearby
  • Ali Shi Shawarma0.4 km
  • Best Kebab & Pizza House / Best Kebab Centre0.3 km
  • Britannia Fish Bar0.4 km
  • Chicago Express Pizza0.4 km
  • Cone Chips Ltd0.3 km
  • + 37 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • Aramark0.8 km
  • Genesis Housing Association0.6 km
  • Salthouse Harbour Hotel0.8 km
  • The Dove Bed and Breakfast0.8 km
  • Selig Suffolk Trust0.4 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ipswich Station1.0 km
  • Derby Road2.2 km
  • Westerfield2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Buttermarket0.1 km
  • Tower Ramparts Bus Station0.1 km
  • Tower Ramparts Bus Station0.1 km
  • Tower Ramparts Bus Station0.1 km
  • Tower Ramparts Bus Station0.1 km