IP21 4AL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.7km from Scole in Mid Suffolk. Administratively it sits within Palgrave ward and the Central Suffolk and North Ipswich constituency.
For families considering a move, IP21 4AL represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for IP21 4AL are sourced from Output Area E00153232 (shared with 29 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IP21 4AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IP21 4AL.
563
49
£ 45,100 /yr
43%
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.
Area Character
IP21 4AL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 77% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP21 4AL. The average age is 48.8. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
IP21 4AL has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Scole Church of England Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Scole Inn0.6 km
- The Crossways Inn0.5 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Scole Village Stores0.6 km
- BP Scole SF Connect0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Diss2.2 km
- Eccles Road17.3 km
- Attleborough19.1 km
Bus Stops
- Crossroads0.4 km
- Crossroads0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: IP214AL · Data under Open Government Licence