IP2 0BX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.9km 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 0BX is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a low density wholesale and retail zone — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Ipswich.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 85 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for IP2 0BX are sourced from Output Area E00152813 (shared with 35 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IP2 0BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IP2 0BX.
460
34
£ 38,500 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP2 0BX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
IP2 0BX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 41% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP2 0BX. The average age is 33.9. 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 0BX is moderate at 85 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
Westbridge Academy
Springfield Infant School and Nursery
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich
Springfield Junior School
St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich
The Oaks Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Maxima0.7 km
- Blossom Rose's Cakes & K Ltd0.9 km
- Daily Fresh0.9 km
- Europe Ipswich Market Ltd0.8 km
- European Mini Market Ltd0.6 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- Cool Beanz1.0 km
- Cafe Carla0.9 km
- Cafe Central0.9 km
- Constable Restaurant0.9 km
- D'sauce0.8 km
- + 22 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Kingsley House Hotel0.4 km
- YMCA Trinity Group0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Brewers Arms Public House1.0 km
- The Mermaid Public House0.3 km
- Earl Kitchener Public House0.2 km
- Rosary Conservative Club0.6 km
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Lidl0.4 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.9 km
- East of England Co-op0.9 km
- Farmfoods Ltd0.6 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Blue Sky Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- Chop Suey House0.9 km
- Fortune Cookie0.8 km
- Frydays1.0 km
- Ipswich Kebab0.6 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ipswich Station1.3 km
- Westerfield3.5 km
- Derby Road3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- McDonald's0.2 km
- Earl Kitchener0.2 km
- Earl Kitchener0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: IP20BX · Data under Open Government Licence