Postcode Analysis Mid Suffolk, East of England

LOCKINGTON CLOSE, IP14 1BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOCKINGTON CLOSE, IP14 1BH.

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Population

263

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Avg Age

57

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Avg Income

£ 46,600 /yr

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Employed

38%

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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2/10
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8/10
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6/10
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5/10
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2/10
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5/10
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8/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 90% owner-occupation and an average age of 57, IP14 1BH is established retirement territory. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £420k.

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

IP14 1BH is an active urban area on Lockington Close, 0.4km from Combs Ford in Stowmarket. Administratively it sits within Combs Ford ward and the Bury St Edmunds constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in IP14, IP14 1BH offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 57) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 90% 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 125 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £420k.

Census 2021 statistics for IP14 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00153282 (shared with 10 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 1BH. The average age is 57.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 420,000

3 sales · Mean £ 455,000

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

Crime around IP14 1BH is above average at 125 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 offences90
Shoplifting65
Public order21
Drugs15
Criminal damage and arson14

school Local Schools

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Grace Cook Primary School

0.6 km
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Abbot's Hall Community Primary School

Good394 pupils0.6 km
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Combs Ford Primary School

Good391 pupils0.7 km
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Trinity Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good176 pupils1.1 km
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Cedars Park Community Primary School

Requires Improvement366 pupils1.2 km
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Chilton Community Primary School

Good159 pupils1.2 km
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Stowmarket High School

Requires Improvement823 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Bernard Holdings Ltd0.3 km
  • Royal William0.7 km
  • The Willow Tree0.2 km
  • Queens Head0.5 km
  • The Magpie Inn0.5 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Bella Sorrento0.5 km
  • Limetree Cafe0.5 km
  • Passione D'Amore Limited0.2 km
  • Redfort0.6 km
  • The Regal 1936 Cafe Bar0.1 km
  • + 13 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • BIGA NAPOLETANA PIZZERIA0.8 km
  • Subway Sandwich Shop0.5 km
  • A C Cracknell Fish & Chips0.5 km
  • Normans Fish & Chips0.8 km
  • Golden Fried Chicken0.3 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Boots Uk Ltd0.4 km
  • Nisa (Ipswich Street)0.3 km
  • Birthdays Ltd0.4 km
  • Bonitas Wholefoods Ltd0.5 km
  • Stuart's Premier Daily0.7 km
  • + 11 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Verandah House B & B0.1 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd.0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stowmarket0.7 km
  • Needham Market4.8 km
  • Elmswell8.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Lime Tree Place0.1 km
  • Lime Tree Place0.1 km
  • Cinema0.2 km
  • Dukes Head0.2 km
  • Milton Road South0.4 km