Postcode Analysis Ipswich, East of England

IP2 0AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IP2 0AQ.

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Population

207

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 38,500 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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1/10
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9/10
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8/10
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10/10
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5/10
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9/10
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2/10
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3/10
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Area Character

IP2 0AQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 32, 27% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (32) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

IP2 0AQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 1.1km from Elton Park in Ipswich. Administratively it sits within Gipping ward and the Ipswich constituency.

For renters and young professionals, IP2 0AQ offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Ipswich.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for IP2 0AQ are sourced from Output Area E00170842 (shared with 6 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 IP2 0AQ. The average age is 32.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British66.2%
Asian / British Asian17.6%
Black / African / Caribbean6.7%
Other / Mixed9.5%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 2%
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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 0AQ is moderate at 63 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences71
Shoplifting70
Criminal damage and arson17
Other theft15
Drugs12

school Local Schools

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Ranelagh Primary School

Good296 pupils0.2 km
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Westbridge Academy

Good9 pupils0.7 km
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Handford Hall Primary School

Good345 pupils0.8 km
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St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich

Good406 pupils0.9 km
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St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich

Good206 pupils0.9 km
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Stone Lodge Academy

Good168 pupils1.0 km
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Chantry Academy

Good885 pupils1.1 km
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The Oaks Primary School

Outstanding452 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Maxima0.9 km
  • Blossom Rose's Cakes & K Ltd0.9 km
  • Daily Fresh0.9 km
  • European Mini Market Ltd0.9 km
  • Halal Connection0.9 km
  • + 21 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

35 nearby
  • Cool Beanz0.6 km
  • AXA0.9 km
  • Cafe Carla0.9 km
  • Cafe Central0.9 km
  • Constable Restaurant0.6 km
  • + 30 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Kingsley House Hotel0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • St Judes Tavern1.0 km
  • The Mermaid Public House0.4 km
  • Rosary Conservative Club1.0 km
  • Earl Kitchener Public House0.6 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Lidl0.3 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Farmfoods Ltd0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's Superstore0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Blue Sky Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
  • Fortune Cookie0.9 km
  • Ipswich Kebab0.9 km
  • Massala0.9 km
  • PFK Takeaway0.4 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ipswich Station0.8 km
  • Derby Road3.3 km
  • Westerfield3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Bingo Hall0.1 km
  • Bingo Hall0.1 km
  • Build Center0.2 km
  • McDonald's0.3 km
  • Compair Crescent0.3 km