IP1 6SR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Parnell Close, 0.5km from Castle Hill in Ipswich. Administratively it sits within Whitton ward and the Central Suffolk and North Ipswich constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, IP1 6SR is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 25% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £222k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for IP1 6SR are sourced from Output Area E00153061 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PARNELL CLOSE, IP1 6SR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARNELL CLOSE, IP1 6SR.
294
38
£ 39,800 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP1 6SR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 57% of tenure in IP1 6SR — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP1 6SR. The average age is 37.6. 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
Terraced
£ 237,500
3 sales · Mean £ 238,500
Semi-Detached
£ 200,000
1 sales · Mean £ 200,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around IP1 6SR is moderate at 50 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ormiston Endeavour Academy
Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy
Castle Hill Junior School
Castle Hill Infant School
St Pancras Catholic Primary School
The Beeches Community Primary School
Highfield Nursery School
Dale Hall Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Al's Cafe0.8 km
- Bekash Tandoori0.8 km
- Topaz Tanning Salon0.4 km
- Engie Catering At Sizewell B Canteen0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Frydays0.7 km
- New China0.4 km
- Quality Kebabs0.8 km
- Henley's Fish Bar0.8 km
- Marmaris Fish in Chip0.4 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Whitehouse Service Station0.8 km
- Whitton Stores0.7 km
- Meredith Service Station0.9 km
- Kays Fruit & Veg0.7 km
- The Pantry0.9 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- East of England Co-op0.8 km
- Farmfoods0.8 km
- East of England Co-op0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Innocence Rooms0.9 km
- The Gatehouse Hotel0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Man On The Moon Public House0.7 km
- The Meeting Place0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Westerfield2.2 km
- Ipswich Station3.7 km
- Derby Road5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Macaulay Road0.1 km
- Parnell Road0.1 km
- Macauley Road0.1 km
- Parnell Road0.1 km
- Heathercroft Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: IP16SR · Data under Open Government Licence