IP2 0EL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gaskell Place, 1.0km from Ipswich in Ipswich. Administratively it sits within Gipping ward and the Ipswich constituency.
For renters and young professionals, IP2 0EL offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a multiethnic urban high streets character: urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 80 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £133k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 13.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for IP2 0EL are sourced from Output Area E00170842 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GASKELL PLACE, IP2 0EL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GASKELL PLACE, IP2 0EL.
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
No single demographic signal dominates IP2 0EL — age 32, 27% ownership, 42% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (32) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 13.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP2 0EL. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 130,000
35 sales · Mean £ 127,985
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around IP2 0EL is moderate at 80 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ranelagh Primary School
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich
Westbridge Academy
St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich
Stone Lodge Academy
Handford Hall Primary School
Chantry Academy
Hillside Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- Dickens News and Off Licence0.9 km
- Lavender News0.8 km
- Maxima0.9 km
- Ipswich Halal Butcher and Fruits0.9 km
- Mediterranean Foods0.9 km
- + 25 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Earl Kitchener Public House0.9 km
- Arcade Street Tavern0.9 km
- The Falcon1.0 km
- The Swan & Hedgehog Public House1.0 km
- Brewers Arms Public House1.0 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
75 nearby- Jack's Cafe0.7 km
- Cool Beanz0.3 km
- Maharani Indian Cuisine0.9 km
- Turkish Delight0.9 km
- Arlingtons0.9 km
- + 70 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Lucky House0.9 km
- Kebapizza / Super Kebab House0.9 km
- Bang Burger0.9 km
- Bodrum Kebab0.9 km
- Doorsteps1.0 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Lidl0.5 km
- Sainsbury's Superstore0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Novotel Hotel0.9 km
- Kingsley House Hotel0.6 km
- Selig Suffolk Trust0.9 km
- The Station Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ipswich Station0.5 km
- Derby Road3.0 km
- Westerfield3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Compair Crescent0.1 km
- Compair Crescent0.1 km
- Bibb Way0.2 km
- Bus Depot0.3 km
- Endeavour House0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: IP20EL · Data under Open Government Licence