IP14 1AU is a mixed residential area on Abbots Hall Road, 0.4km from Stowmarket in Stowmarket. Administratively it sits within Combs Ford ward and the Bury St Edmunds constituency.
For serious buyers, IP14 1AU is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 51 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 74% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 103 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £400k.
Census 2021 statistics for IP14 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00153279 (shared with 124 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ABBOTS HALL ROAD, IP14 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ABBOTS HALL ROAD, IP14 1AU.
322
51
£ 46,600 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP14 1AU represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
IP14 1AU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 74% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP14 1AU. The average age is 50.8. 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
£ 400,000
3 sales · Mean £ 418,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around IP14 1AU is above average at 103 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.
school Local Schools
Grace Cook Primary School
Abbot's Hall Community Primary School
Combs Ford Primary School
Chilton Community Primary School
Stowmarket High School
Cedars Park Community Primary School
Trinity Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Wood Ley Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Bernard Holdings Ltd0.2 km
- Royal William0.5 km
- The Willow Tree0.3 km
- Queens Head0.3 km
- The Magpie Inn0.7 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Bella Sorrento0.2 km
- Limetree Cafe0.2 km
- Passione D'Amore Limited0.2 km
- Redfort0.3 km
- The Regal 1936 Cafe Bar0.3 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl Foodstore1.0 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd.0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- BIGA NAPOLETANA PIZZERIA0.5 km
- Subway Sandwich Shop0.2 km
- A C Cracknell Fish & Chips0.7 km
- China City1.0 km
- Normans Fish & Chips0.6 km
- + 8 more
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Boots Uk Ltd0.2 km
- Londis Stores1.0 km
- Nisa (Ipswich Street)0.2 km
- Birthdays Ltd0.2 km
- Bonitas Wholefoods Ltd0.3 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Verandah House B & B0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stowmarket0.6 km
- Needham Market5.0 km
- Elmswell8.2 km
Bus Stops
- Argos Store0.2 km
- Dukes Head0.2 km
- Cinema0.2 km
- Station Road West0.3 km
- Milton Road South0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: IP141AU · Data under Open Government Licence