What is the population of IP22 1BA?

The population for the IP22 1BA area is approximately 377 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Mid Suffolk, East of England

LION ROAD, IP22 1BA House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

377

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Avg Age

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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 1BA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 91% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP22 1BA is a mixed residential area on Lion Road in Palgrave. Administratively it sits within Palgrave ward and the Central Suffolk and North Ipswich constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 91% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Census 2021 statistics for IP22 1BA 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 1BA. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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train Transport Links

Train Stations

Diss3.4 km
Eccles Road14.8 km
Harling Road16.0 km