Postcode Analysis Mid Suffolk, East of England

HARMER PLACE, IP22 1PJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARMER PLACE, IP22 1PJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

503

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 47,300 /yr

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Employed

49%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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4/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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Area Character

IP22 1PJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 82% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 2.2% year-on-year.

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

IP22 1PJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Harmer Place, 0.4km from Wattisfield in Wattisfield. Administratively it sits within Walsham-le-Willows ward and the Bury St Edmunds constituency.

For families considering a move, IP22 1PJ represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £185k, up 2.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for IP22 1PJ are sourced from Output Area E00153260 (shared with 24 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 1PJ. The average age is 48.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian0.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 33%
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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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 174,250

6 sales · Mean £ 172,458

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

IP22 1PJ has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Elmswell10.0 km
  • Thurston12.6 km
  • Diss13.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Wattisfield Hall0.1 km
  • Wattisfield Hall0.1 km