Postcode Analysis Mid Suffolk, East of England

OSWALD MEWS, IP22 1BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OSWALD MEWS, IP22 1BH.

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

373

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 47,300 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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6/10
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2/10
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3/10
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6/10
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5/10
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1/10
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5/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 62% owner-occupation and average age 51, IP22 1BH has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending down 14.1% year-on-year.

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

IP22 1BH is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Oswald Mews, 0.3km from Botesdale in Rickinghall and Botesdale. Administratively it sits within Rickinghall ward and the Bury St Edmunds constituency.

For families considering a move, IP22 1BH represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 51 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £288k, down 14.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for IP22 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00153247 (shared with 19 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 1BH. The average age is 50.6. 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 Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 275,000

1 sales · Mean £ 275,000

Detached

£ 255,000

4 sales · Mean £ 267,500

Semi-Detached

£ 270,000

1 sales · Mean £ 270,000

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

IP22 1BH has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs3
Public order1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good174 pupils0.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Botesdale Fish and Chip Shop0.3 km
  • Blue Orchard0.2 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Greyhound0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Santiago's Art Cafe0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Diss8.5 km
  • Elmswell13.5 km
  • Harling Road14.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Simonds Court0.1 km
  • Simonds Court0.1 km
  • Hall Lane0.4 km
  • The Bell0.4 km
  • The Bell0.4 km