Postcode Analysis Mid Suffolk, East of England

LOW STREET, IP21 4AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOW STREET, IP21 4AQ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-10 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

563

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 45,100 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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7/10
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1/10
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5/10
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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

IP21 4AQ 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. Property prices are trending down 41.3% year-on-year.

home £327,214 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP21 4AQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Low Street, 0.1km from Oakley in Mid Suffolk. Administratively it sits within Palgrave ward and the Central Suffolk and North Ipswich constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in IP21, IP21 4AQ offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 77% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £327k, down 41.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for IP21 4AQ are sourced from Output Area E00153232 (shared with 29 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP21 4AQ. 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

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 265,000

5 sales · Mean £ 279,490

Detached

£ 415,000

6 sales · Mean £ 385,833

Semi-Detached

£ 150,000

3 sales · Mean £ 157,666

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)

IP21 4AQ has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
Vehicle crime1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Horseshoes Cafe Limited0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Diss4.2 km
  • Eccles Road19.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Upper Oakley0.0 km
  • Upper Oakley0.0 km
  • Billingford Turn0.2 km
  • Billingford Turn0.2 km