IP2 0DX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 1.0km from Elton Park in Ipswich. Administratively it sits within Gipping ward and the Ipswich constituency.
For renters and young professionals, IP2 0DX offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. At 32 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Ipswich.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 82 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for IP2 0DX are sourced from Output Area E00170842 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IP2 0DX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IP2 0DX.
207
32
£ 38,500 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. IP2 0DX spans multiple life stages — average age 32, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (32) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP2 0DX. The average age is 32.1. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around IP2 0DX is moderate at 82 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
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich
Springfield Infant School and Nursery
St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich
Springfield Junior School
Stone Lodge Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Home Foods Market0.6 km
- Shell0.0 km
- Europe Express0.7 km
- Voyage Newsagent & Off Licence0.7 km
- Ipswich Halal Butcher and Fruits0.9 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- Ararat Restaurant0.9 km
- Mcdonalds Drive In Restaurant0.1 km
- Ipswich Town Football Club0.8 km
- Maharani Indian Cuisine0.9 km
- Turkish Delight0.9 km
- + 28 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Peking Chef0.9 km
- Bodrum Kebab0.8 km
- Pizza Hut0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Millers Fish and Chips0.4 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Farmfoods Ltd0.7 km
- Sainsbury's Superstore0.2 km
- Lidl0.2 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- YMCA Trinity Group0.8 km
- Kingsley House Hotel0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Rosary Conservative Club0.7 km
- Brewers Arms Public House0.9 km
- St Judes Tavern0.9 km
- The Mermaid Public House0.2 km
- Earl Kitchener Public House0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ipswich Station1.0 km
- Derby Road3.4 km
- Westerfield3.5 km
Bus Stops
- McDonald's0.1 km
- Build Center0.2 km
- Bingo Hall0.2 km
- Suffolk Retail Park0.2 km
- Suffolk Retail Park0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: IP20DX · Data under Open Government Licence