IP22 1BT is a sought-after residential area on Market Place, 0.0km from Botesdale in Rickinghall and Botesdale. Administratively it sits within Rickinghall ward and the Bury St Edmunds constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in IP22, IP22 1BT offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 85% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £445k, up 9.4% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for IP22 1BT are sourced from Output Area E00183365 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARKET PLACE, IP22 1BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARKET PLACE, IP22 1BT.
328
50
£ 47,300 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, IP22 1BT combines high owner-occupation (85%), strong property values (£445k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £445k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 9.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP22 1BT. The average age is 49.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 425,000
3 sales · Mean £ 413,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP22 1BT has low crime rates — 13 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.
school Local Schools
St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Botesdale Fish and Chip Shop0.0 km
- Blue Orchard0.0 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Greyhound0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Santiago's Art Cafe0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Diss8.8 km
- Elmswell13.2 km
- Harling Road14.0 km
Bus Stops
- The Bell0.2 km
- The Bell0.2 km
- Simonds Court0.2 km
- Simonds Court0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: IP221BT · Data under Open Government Licence