IP14 1BP is a safe, established residential area on Bridge Street, 0.3km from Combs Ford in Stowmarket. Administratively it sits within Combs Ford ward and the Bury St Edmunds constituency.
For families considering a move, IP14 1BP represents these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £201k, up 27.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for IP14 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00153268 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRIDGE STREET, IP14 1BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIDGE STREET, IP14 1BP.
288
40
£ 46,600 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 70% owner-occupation and average age 40, IP14 1BP has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 27.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP14 1BP. The average age is 39.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 195,000
11 sales · Mean £ 206,770
Terraced
£ 179,500
26 sales · Mean £ 183,403
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP14 1BP has low crime rates — 38 incidents 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
Combs Ford Primary School
Trinity Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Abbot's Hall Community Primary School
Grace Cook Primary School
Cedars Park Community Primary School
Chilton Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Bernard Holdings Ltd0.5 km
- Royal William0.9 km
- The Willow Tree0.3 km
- Queens Head0.8 km
- The Magpie Inn0.4 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Bella Sorrento0.7 km
- Limetree Cafe0.7 km
- Passione D'Amore Limited0.4 km
- Redfort0.8 km
- The Regal 1936 Cafe Bar0.3 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Subway Sandwich Shop0.7 km
- A C Cracknell Fish & Chips0.4 km
- Golden Fried Chicken0.6 km
- Chip Inn0.4 km
- Stow Fish Bar0.9 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Boots Uk Ltd0.6 km
- Nisa (Ipswich Street)0.6 km
- Birthdays Ltd0.6 km
- Bonitas Wholefoods Ltd0.8 km
- Stuart's Premier Daily0.9 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Cedars Hotel Ltd0.8 km
- Verandah House B & B0.2 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd.1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stowmarket0.8 km
- Needham Market4.5 km
- Elmswell8.7 km
Bus Stops
- Lime Tree Place0.2 km
- Lime Tree Place0.2 km
- The Ford0.3 km
- Wynton Rise0.3 km
- Wynton Rise0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: IP141BP · Data under Open Government Licence