IP23 7BE is a safe, established residential area on Wellington Road, 0.8km from Langton Green in Eye (Mid Suffolk). Administratively it sits within Eye ward and the Central Suffolk and North Ipswich constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, IP23 7BE is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £303k.
Census 2021 statistics for IP23 7BE are sourced from Output Area E00153163 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WELLINGTON ROAD, IP23 7BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELLINGTON ROAD, IP23 7BE.
292
43
£ 45,100 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP23 7BE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 43% social renting, IP23 7BE is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP23 7BE. The average age is 43.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 432,500
4 sales · Mean £ 409,750
Terraced
£ 230,000
3 sales · Mean £ 223,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP23 7BE has low crime rates — 42 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 Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary School, Eye
Hartismere School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- The Tilting Sky Gift Shop0.3 km
- David Dunnett Family Butcher0.1 km
- The Tudor Bakehouse Ltd0.3 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Ipswich & Norwich Co-op0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Eye Fish & Chips0.3 km
- Lee's Cottage Chinese0.3 km
- Pizza +0.3 km
- New Happy House0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Queens Head0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Cocoa Mama0.3 km
- Eyes Open CIC T/A The Bank Arts Cent0.3 km
- Staff Canteen0.5 km
- Cafeye0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Diss6.0 km
- Stowmarket17.8 km
- Elmswell18.7 km
Bus Stops
- Primary School0.2 km
- Primary School0.2 km
- Town Hall0.2 km
- Town Hall0.2 km
- Vion Food0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: IP237BE · Data under Open Government Licence