Postcode Analysis Mid Suffolk, East of England

WARRENS LANE, IP22 1BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WARRENS LANE, IP22 1BW.

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Population

297

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 47,300 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IP22 1BW represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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9/10
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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
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6/10
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7/10
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Area Character

IP22 1BW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £575k, 71% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £575k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

IP22 1BW is a sought-after residential area on Warrens Lane, 0.2km from Botesdale in Rickinghall and Botesdale. Administratively it sits within Rickinghall ward and the Bury St Edmunds constituency.

For serious buyers, IP22 1BW is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 71% 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 £575k. 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 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00153254 (shared with 9 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 1BW. The average age is 45.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.2%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 37%
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.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 512,500

2 sales · Mean £ 512,500

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

IP22 1BW has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences6
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1

school Local Schools

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St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good174 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

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

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Greyhound0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Santiago's Art Cafe0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Diss8.9 km
  • Elmswell13.0 km
  • Harling Road14.2 km

Bus Stops

  • The Bell0.1 km
  • The Bell0.1 km
  • Chestnuts0.5 km
  • Chestnuts0.5 km
  • Simonds Court0.5 km