Is IP20 0AW a safe place to live?

Yes, IP20 0AW is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 5 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of IP20 0AW?

The population for the IP20 0AW area is approximately 356 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis South Norfolk, East of England

IP20 0AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IP20 0AW.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

356

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 41,900 /yr

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Employed

46%

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.

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9/10

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9/10

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1/10

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6/10

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6/10

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6/10

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1/10

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9/10

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4/10

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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates IP20 0AW — age 53, 87% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP20 0AW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 1.3km from Great Green in South Norfolk. Administratively it sits within Ditchingham & Earsham ward and the South Norfolk constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for IP20 0AW are sourced from Output Area E00136790 (shared with 19 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 IP20 0AW. The average age is 52.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%

Asian / British Asian0.8%

Black / African / Caribbean0.3%

Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

46%Active

FT: 30%

Unemployed: 1%

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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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IP20 0AW has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft1

Violence and sexual offences1

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby

Grove Barn B&B0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Brampton (Suffolk)14.2 km
Beccles14.8 km
Halesworth15.3 km