Postcode Analysis Mid Suffolk, East of England

KENSINGTON ROAD, IP14 1AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KENSINGTON ROAD, IP14 1AR.

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Population

252

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 46,600 /yr

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Employed

66%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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1/10
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6/10
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9/10
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8/10
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6/10
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9/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

IP14 1AR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 41% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (41) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

IP14 1AR is a mixed residential area on Kensington Road, 0.3km from Stowmarket in Stowmarket. Administratively it sits within Combs Ford ward and the Bury St Edmunds constituency.

For renters and young professionals, IP14 1AR offers residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. During the day, traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 96 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £360k.

Census 2021 statistics for IP14 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00153276 (shared with 84 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 IP14 1AR. The average age is 41.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.3%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed6.3%

Economic Activity

66%Active
FT: 48%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 360,000

2 sales · Mean £ 360,000

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

Crime around IP14 1AR is above average at 96 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 offences128
Shoplifting61
Public order22
Criminal damage and arson21
Drugs21

school Local Schools

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Grace Cook Primary School

0.3 km
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Abbot's Hall Community Primary School

Good394 pupils0.5 km
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Chilton Community Primary School

Good159 pupils1.0 km
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Combs Ford Primary School

Good391 pupils1.0 km
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Cedars Park Community Primary School

Requires Improvement366 pupils1.2 km
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Stowmarket High School

Requires Improvement823 pupils1.3 km
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Trinity Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good176 pupils1.4 km
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Wood Ley Community Primary School

Good306 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Bernard Holdings Ltd0.1 km
  • Royal William0.5 km
  • The Willow Tree0.2 km
  • Queens Head0.2 km
  • The Magpie Inn0.7 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Bella Sorrento0.2 km
  • Limetree Cafe0.2 km
  • Passione D'Amore Limited0.1 km
  • Redfort0.3 km
  • The Regal 1936 Cafe Bar0.2 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl Foodstore0.9 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd.0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • BIGA NAPOLETANA PIZZERIA0.5 km
  • Subway Sandwich Shop0.2 km
  • A C Cracknell Fish & Chips0.8 km
  • China City1.0 km
  • Normans Fish & Chips0.5 km
  • + 8 more
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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Boots Uk Ltd0.1 km
  • Londis Stores1.0 km
  • Nisa (Ipswich Street)0.1 km
  • Birthdays Ltd0.1 km
  • Bonitas Wholefoods Ltd0.2 km
  • + 12 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Verandah House B & B0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stowmarket0.5 km
  • Needham Market5.0 km
  • Elmswell8.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Argos Store0.1 km
  • Dukes Head0.2 km
  • Cinema0.2 km
  • Milton Road South0.2 km
  • Station Road West0.2 km