Postcode Analysis Mid Suffolk, East of England

WALNUT TREE PLACE, IP22 1BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALNUT TREE PLACE, IP22 1BN.

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

422

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 47,300 /yr

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Employed

48%

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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10/10
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7/10
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1/10
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7/10
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4/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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6/10
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Area Character

IP22 1BN is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 51 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

IP22 1BN is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Walnut Tree Place, 0.1km from Botesdale in Rickinghall and Botesdale. Administratively it sits within Rickinghall ward and the Bury St Edmunds constituency.

For families considering a move, IP22 1BN represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £415k.

Census 2021 statistics for IP22 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00153252 (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 1BN. The average age is 50.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.4%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 515,000

4 sales · Mean £ 541,250

Terraced

£ 275,000

7 sales · Mean £ 264,142

Semi-Detached

£ 340,000

1 sales · Mean £ 340,000

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

IP22 1BN has low crime rates — 10 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 offences8
Anti-social behaviour6
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1

school Local Schools

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St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good174 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Botesdale Fish and Chip Shop0.2 km
  • Blue Orchard0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Greyhound0.1 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Santiago's Art Cafe0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Diss8.9 km
  • Elmswell13.1 km
  • Harling Road14.1 km

Bus Stops

  • The Bell0.0 km
  • The Bell0.0 km
  • Simonds Court0.4 km
  • Simonds Court0.4 km