IP2 0BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Elton Park in Ipswich. Administratively it sits within Gipping ward and the Ipswich constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for IP2 0BS are sourced from Output Area E00152812 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IP2 0BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IP2 0BS.
346
48
£ 38,500 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP2 0BS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates IP2 0BS — age 48, 74% ownership, 20% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 0BS. 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 2026-01)
IP2 0BS has low crime rates — 14 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
Sproughton Church of England Primary School
Chantry Academy
St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich
Stone Lodge Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Dickens News and Off Licence0.8 km
- Lavender News1.0 km
- Home Foods Market0.8 km
- Premier Estate Store Ltd1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Amanda's Lite Bites0.8 km
- St Francis Peace Cafe/ Top up Shop1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Lucky House0.8 km
- Ipswich Codfellas1.0 km
- Peking Chef1.0 km
- Doughboi's Pizza0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ipswich Station2.0 km
- Derby Road4.6 km
- Westerfield4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Stella Maris0.3 km
- Stella Maris0.3 km
- Larchwood Close0.3 km
- Larchwood Close0.3 km
- Robin Drive0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: IP20BS · Data under Open Government Licence