Postcode Analysis Mid Suffolk, East of England

HIGHFIELD, IP23 7BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHFIELD, IP23 7BP.

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

360

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 45,100 /yr

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Employed

34%

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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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8/10
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7/10
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5/10
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2/10
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5/10
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4/10
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1/10
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8/10
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4/10
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Area Character

IP23 7BP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 55, 79% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £250k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 22.1% year-on-year.

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

IP23 7BP is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Highfield, 0.6km from Langton Green in Eye (Mid Suffolk). Administratively it sits within Eye ward and the Central Suffolk and North Ipswich constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. Residents average 55 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £250k, up 22.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for IP23 7BP are sourced from Output Area E00153162 (shared with 8 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 IP23 7BP. The average age is 54.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.4%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 243,000

12 sales · Mean £ 252,291

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

IP23 7BP has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences25
Public order7
Criminal damage and arson6
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting3

school Local Schools

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Hartismere School

Outstanding1034 pupils0.2 km
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St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary School, Eye

Good177 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • The Tilting Sky Gift Shop0.5 km
  • David Dunnett Family Butcher0.6 km
  • The Tudor Bakehouse Ltd0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Ipswich & Norwich Co-op0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Eye Fish & Chips0.4 km
  • Lee's Cottage Chinese0.4 km
  • Pizza +0.5 km
  • New Happy House0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Queens Head0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Cocoa Mama0.5 km
  • Eyes Open CIC T/A The Bank Arts Cent0.6 km
  • Staff Canteen0.5 km
  • Cafeye0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Diss5.6 km
  • Stowmarket17.8 km
  • Elmswell18.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Bellands Way0.1 km
  • Bellands Way0.1 km
  • Hartismere Hospital0.1 km
  • Hartismere Hospital0.2 km
  • Century Road0.4 km