IP21 4AB is a mixed residential area on The Common, 0.1km from Stuston in Mid Suffolk. Administratively it sits within Palgrave ward and the Central Suffolk and North Ipswich constituency.
For serious buyers, IP21 4AB is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 86% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Property: Prices average £755k.
Census 2021 statistics for IP21 4AB are sourced from Output Area E00153236 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE COMMON, IP21 4AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE COMMON, IP21 4AB.
207
47
£ 45,100 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
IP21 4AB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £755k, 86% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £755k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP21 4AB. The average age is 46.7. 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: 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
£ 557,500
6 sales · Mean £ 595,000
Semi-Detached
£ 302,500
2 sales · Mean £ 302,500
Terraced
£ 215,000
1 sales · Mean £ 215,000
school Local Schools
Palgrave Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- G Shurey And Son Butchers0.3 km
- Slimming World1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Victoria Fish Bar1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Corner Cafe (The Kime Cafe Ltd)0.9 km
- Roots Activities Ltd0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Diss1.4 km
- Eccles Road16.3 km
- Harling Road18.2 km
Bus Stops
- Stuston House0.3 km
- Stuston House0.3 km
- Roundabout0.4 km
- Roundabout0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: IP214AB · Data under Open Government Licence