Postcode Analysis Ipswich, East of England

PARK VIEW ROAD, IP1 4HY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARK VIEW ROAD, IP1 4HY.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

331

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 45,700 /yr

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Employed

54%

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

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4/10
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9/10
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8/10
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10/10
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2/10
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6/10
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9/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates IP1 4HY — age 39, 89% ownership, 7% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

IP1 4HY is a safe, established residential area on Park View Road, 0.2km from Broom Hill in Ipswich. Administratively it sits within Castle Hill ward and the Central Suffolk and North Ipswich constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 89% 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 £292k.

Census 2021 statistics for IP1 4HY are sourced from Output Area E00152780 (shared with 6 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 4HY. The average age is 38.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.3%
Asian / British Asian4.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 292,500

2 sales · Mean £ 292,500

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

IP1 4HY has low crime rates — 38 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting94
Violence and sexual offences15
Vehicle crime7
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson5

school Local Schools

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Dale Hall Community Primary School

Good414 pupils0.7 km
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Springfield Junior School

Outstanding342 pupils0.8 km
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Handford Hall Primary School

Good345 pupils1.1 km
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Highfield Nursery School

Outstanding90 pupils1.1 km
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Springfield Infant School and Nursery

Good306 pupils1.1 km
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Westbridge Academy

Good9 pupils1.2 km
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Castle Hill Junior School

Requires Improvement312 pupils1.2 km
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Castle Hill Infant School

Good208 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Europe Ipswich Market Ltd0.7 km
  • European Mini Market Ltd1.0 km
  • Krusty's0.4 km
  • Larchcroft Trading Co Ltd0.6 km
  • Poloneze1.0 km
  • + 7 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Brewers Arms Public House1.0 km
  • The Suffolk Punch Public House0.9 km
  • Rosary Conservative Club1.0 km
  • The Greyhound Public House0.9 km
  • Norbridge Social Club0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Papa's Piri Piri1.0 km
  • The Courtside Bistro0.5 km
  • Family Chicken and Pizza0.7 km
  • Emmaus0.4 km
  • Ipswich Sports Club0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • East of England Co-op0.9 km
  • Farmfoods Ltd0.9 km
  • East of England Co-op0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Blue Sky Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
  • Chop Suey House0.7 km
  • Frydays0.7 km
  • Ipswich Kebab1.0 km
  • Massala1.0 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • YMCA Trinity Group0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Westerfield1.9 km
  • Ipswich Station2.2 km
  • Derby Road3.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Cheltenham Avenue0.0 km
  • Cheltenham Avenue0.0 km
  • Park View Road0.2 km
  • Park View Road0.2 km
  • Cotswold Avenue0.3 km