Postcode Analysis Mid Suffolk, East of England

LION ROAD, IP22 1AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LION ROAD, IP22 1AL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

377

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 45,100 /yr

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Employed

40%

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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8/10
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1/10
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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

IP22 1AL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £517k, 91% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £517k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 31.2% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP22 1AL is a safe, established residential area on Lion Road, 0.2km from Palgrave in Palgrave. Administratively it sits within Palgrave ward and the Central Suffolk and North Ipswich constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in IP22, IP22 1AL offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 91% 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £517k, up 31.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for IP22 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00153235 (shared with 20 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 IP22 1AL. The average age is 47.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.3%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 470,000

16 sales · Mean £ 470,125

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

IP22 1AL has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft2
Burglary1
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Palgrave Church of England Primary School

Good80 pupils0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Diss1.8 km
  • Eccles Road15.0 km
  • Harling Road16.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Church0.3 km
  • Church0.3 km