IP2 0AP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ranelagh Road, 0.9km from Elton Park in Ipswich. Administratively it sits within Gipping ward and the Ipswich constituency.
Day-to-day life in IP2 0AP has the character of a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. The daytime character shifts — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Ipswich.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for IP2 0AP are sourced from Output Area E00152813 (shared with 35 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RANELAGH ROAD, IP2 0AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RANELAGH ROAD, IP2 0AP.
460
34
£ 38,500 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP2 0AP 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
IP2 0AP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 41% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (34) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP2 0AP. The average age is 33.9. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around IP2 0AP is moderate at 65 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.
school Local Schools
Ranelagh Primary School
Handford Hall Primary School
Westbridge Academy
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich
St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich
Springfield Infant School and Nursery
Stone Lodge Academy
The Oaks Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Blossom Rose's Cakes & K Ltd1.0 km
- Daily Fresh1.0 km
- European Mini Market Ltd0.8 km
- Halal Connection1.0 km
- Poloneze0.9 km
- + 19 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Kingsley House Hotel0.5 km
- YMCA Trinity Group1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Mermaid Public House0.3 km
- Earl Kitchener Public House0.3 km
- Rosary Conservative Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- Cafe Carla1.0 km
- Cafe Central1.0 km
- Constable Restaurant0.8 km
- D'sauce0.9 km
- Papa's Piri Piri0.9 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl0.3 km
- Farmfoods Ltd0.8 km
- Sainsbury's Superstore0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Blue Sky Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Fortune Cookie0.9 km
- Ipswich Kebab0.8 km
- Massala0.8 km
- PFK Takeaway0.7 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ipswich Station1.1 km
- Derby Road3.5 km
- Westerfield3.7 km
Bus Stops
- McDonald's0.1 km
- Bingo Hall0.1 km
- Bingo Hall0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: IP20AP · Data under Open Government Licence