IP2 0BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Elton Park in Ipswich. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Gipping ward and the Ipswich constituency.
IP2 0BJ is a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a healthcare and public administration zone — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for IP2 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00152812 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IP2 0BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IP2 0BJ.
346
48
£ 38,500 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP2 0BJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
IP2 0BJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 74% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP2 0BJ. The average age is 48.4. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP2 0BJ has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Oaks Primary School
Ranelagh Primary School
Sprites Primary Academy
Chantry Academy
St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich
Sproughton Church of England Primary School
Stone Lodge Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Dickens News and Off Licence0.8 km
- Lavender News0.9 km
- Premier Estate Store Ltd1.0 km
- Home Foods Market0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Earl Kitchener Public House1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Amanda's Lite Bites0.7 km
- St Francis Peace Cafe/ Top up Shop0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Lucky House0.8 km
- Ipswich Codfellas1.0 km
- Peking Chef0.9 km
- Doughboi's Pizza0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- East of England Co-op1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ipswich Station1.9 km
- Derby Road4.5 km
- Westerfield4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Stella Maris0.2 km
- Stella Maris0.2 km
- Larchwood Close0.4 km
- Larchwood Close0.4 km
- Robin Drive0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: IP20BJ · Data under Open Government Licence