IP1 5DF is a safe, established residential area on Waveney Road, 0.3km from Westbourne in Ipswich. Administratively it sits within Whitehouse ward and the Central Suffolk and North Ipswich constituency.
Within the IP1 district, this postcode is characterised by 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. 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.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £182k, down 14.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for IP1 5DF are sourced from Output Area E00153037 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WAVENEY ROAD, IP1 5DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WAVENEY ROAD, IP1 5DF.
316
40
£ 39,600 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP1 5DF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates IP1 5DF — age 40, 48% ownership, 25% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 14.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP1 5DF. The average age is 40.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 235,000
2 sales · Mean £ 235,000
Terraced
£ 150,000
25 sales · Mean £ 154,072
Semi-Detached
£ 190,000
5 sales · Mean £ 179,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP1 5DF has low crime rates — 34 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Springfield Infant School and Nursery
Westbourne Academy
Whitehouse Community Primary School
Springfield Junior School
Highfield Nursery School
St Pancras Catholic Primary School
Handford Hall Primary School
The Beeches Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- AS Food & Newsagent0.2 km
- Costcutters0.3 km
- St. Thomas Apostle & Martyr0.4 km
- The Pantry0.8 km
- Meredith Service Station0.9 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Norbridge Social Club0.8 km
- Flying Horse Public House0.8 km
- The Suffolk Punch Public House0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Friday Friends Cafe0.8 km
- Family Chicken and Pizza1.0 km
- Mini Monsters Ipswich0.9 km
- Silver Birch Care Home0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Tim Lee Take Away0.8 km
- Whitehouse Takeaway0.7 km
- Frydays1.0 km
- Michael's Take Away1.0 km
- East Cottage0.3 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
- East of England Co-op0.7 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.7 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.7 km
- East of England Co-op0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Innocence Rooms0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ipswich Station2.6 km
- Westerfield3.3 km
- Derby Road4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Shafto Road0.2 km
- Shafto Road0.2 km
- Portland Place0.2 km
- Jovian Way0.2 km
- Henniker Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: IP15DF · Data under Open Government Licence