IP1 5ES is a safe, established residential area on Brett Close, 0.2km from Westbourne in Ipswich. Administratively it sits within Whitehouse ward and the Central Suffolk and North Ipswich constituency.
For families considering a move, IP1 5ES represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £200k.
Census 2021 statistics for IP1 5ES are sourced from Output Area E00153040 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRETT CLOSE, IP1 5ES House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRETT CLOSE, IP1 5ES.
268
37
£ 39,600 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
IP1 5ES is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 77% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP1 5ES. The average age is 37.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 200,000
1 sales · Mean £ 200,000
Terraced
£ 205,000
1 sales · Mean £ 205,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP1 5ES has low crime rates — 37 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
Springfield Junior School
Whitehouse Community Primary School
Westbourne Academy
Highfield Nursery School
Handford Hall Primary School
St Pancras Catholic Primary School
Westbridge Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- AS Food & Newsagent0.2 km
- Costcutters0.6 km
- St. Thomas Apostle & Martyr0.2 km
- The Pantry0.8 km
- Meredith Service Station1.0 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Norbridge Social Club0.5 km
- Rosary Conservative Club0.8 km
- Flying Horse Public House1.0 km
- The Suffolk Punch Public House0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Friday Friends Cafe1.0 km
- Family Chicken and Pizza0.7 km
- Silver Birch Care Home0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Tim Lee Take Away0.5 km
- Whitehouse Takeaway0.9 km
- D 'N' S Fish & Chips0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- Blue Sky Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Innocence Rooms1.0 km
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.9 km
- East of England Co-op0.4 km
- Farmfoods Ltd1.0 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- East of England Co-op0.9 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ipswich Station2.3 km
- Westerfield3.1 km
- Derby Road4.3 km
Bus Stops
- Wallace Road0.2 km
- Wallace Road0.2 km
- Red Lion0.3 km
- Red Lion0.3 km
- Jovian Way0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: IP15ES · Data under Open Government Licence