IP2 0AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on London Road, 0.7km from Elton Park in Ipswich. Administratively it sits within Gipping ward and the Ipswich constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, IP2 0AU is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. Outside of residential hours, manufacturing, energy and utilities. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for IP2 0AU are sourced from Output Area E00152833 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LONDON ROAD, IP2 0AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONDON ROAD, IP2 0AU.
279
37
£ 38,500 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP2 0AU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 46% of tenure in IP2 0AU — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 37-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP2 0AU. The average age is 36.8. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around IP2 0AU 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.
school Local Schools
Ranelagh Primary School
Handford Hall Primary School
St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich
Westbridge Academy
The Oaks Primary School
Stone Lodge Academy
Chantry Academy
Springfield Infant School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- The Range0.7 km
- Wickes0.4 km
- Dickens News and Off Licence0.2 km
- Lavender News0.6 km
- Europe Express0.8 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Kingsley House Hotel0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Mermaid Public House0.5 km
- Earl Kitchener Public House0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Constable Restaurant1.0 km
- Red Rose Chain0.9 km
- Starbucks0.5 km
- Amanda's Lite Bites0.6 km
- Jack's Cafe0.4 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl0.6 km
- Sainsbury's Superstore0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Blue Sky Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
- Ipswich Kebab1.0 km
- Massala1.0 km
- PFK Takeaway0.8 km
- Lucky House0.2 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ipswich Station1.2 km
- Derby Road3.7 km
- Westerfield3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Kelly Road0.1 km
- Triangle Church0.1 km
- Triangle Church0.1 km
- Kelly Road0.2 km
- McDonald's0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: IP20AU · Data under Open Government Licence