Postcode Analysis Babergh, East of England

ORCHARD GATE, IP2 0BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORCHARD GATE, IP2 0BU.

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Population

405

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 49,100 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IP2 0BU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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9/10
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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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8/10
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4/10
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10/10
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Area Character

IP2 0BU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 93% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £435k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

IP2 0BU is a sought-after residential area on Orchard Gate, 0.6km from Elton Park in Ipswich. Administratively it sits within Sproughton & Pinewood ward and the South Suffolk constituency.

For serious buyers, IP2 0BU is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 52 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 93% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £435k.

Census 2021 statistics for IP2 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00152250 (shared with 18 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 0BU. The average age is 51.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.9%
Asian / British Asian4.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 435,000

1 sales · Mean £ 435,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

IP2 0BU has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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The Oaks Primary School

Outstanding452 pupils1.0 km
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Sprites Primary Academy

Good353 pupils1.1 km
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Sproughton Church of England Primary School

Good105 pupils1.1 km
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Ranelagh Primary School

Good296 pupils1.3 km
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Chantry Academy

Good885 pupils1.5 km
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St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich

Good206 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • First Strokes0.8 km
  • Amanda's Lite Bites1.0 km
  • Milk Shed Cafe0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Premier Estate Store Ltd0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Beagle0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Ipswich Codfellas0.9 km
  • Doughboi's Pizza1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ipswich Station2.2 km
  • Westerfield4.8 km
  • Derby Road4.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Larchwood Close0.1 km
  • Larchwood Close0.1 km
  • Stella Maris0.4 km
  • Stella Maris0.4 km