Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

GROVE CLOSE, IP22 2PY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GROVE CLOSE, IP22 2PY.

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

315

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 43,200 /yr

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Employed

50%

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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9/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

IP22 2PY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 84% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £325k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 24.9% year-on-year.

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

IP22 2PY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Grove Close, 0.7km from South Common, Hepworth in West Suffolk. Administratively it sits within Barningham ward and the West Suffolk constituency.

For serious buyers, IP22 2PY is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Residents average 50 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 84% 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 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £325k, up 24.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for IP22 2PY are sourced from Output Area E00153411 (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 2PY. The average age is 49.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.7%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 200,000

5 sales · Mean £ 204,300

Semi-Detached

£ 237,000

1 sales · Mean £ 237,000

Detached

£ 750,000

1 sales · Mean £ 750,000

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

IP22 2PY has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Slimming World0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Atalian Servest Food Co0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Elmswell10.0 km
  • Thurston11.4 km
  • Harling Road14.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Duke of Marlborough0.1 km
  • Turnpike Farm0.1 km
  • Duke of Marlborough0.2 km
  • Duke of Marlborough0.2 km
  • Sumner Road0.5 km