Is IP23 7DS a safe place to live?

Yes, IP23 7DS is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 3 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in IP23 7DS?

The average property price in IP23 7DS is currently around £899k.

What is the population of IP23 7DS?

The population for the IP23 7DS area is approximately 298 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Mid Suffolk, East of England

BRAISEWORTH ROAD, IP23 7DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRAISEWORTH ROAD, IP23 7DS.

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Population

298

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 50,600 /yr

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Employed

53%

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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10/10

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10/10

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6/10

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4/10

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7/10

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1/10

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7/10

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10/10

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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, IP23 7DS combines high owner-occupation (80%), strong property values (£899k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £899k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 160.5% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP23 7DS is a safe, established residential area on Braiseworth Road, 0.3km from Braiseworth in Mid Suffolk. Administratively it sits within Mendlesham ward and the Central Suffolk and North Ipswich constituency.

For serious buyers, IP23 7DS is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 80% 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 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £899k, up 160.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for IP23 7DS are sourced from Output Area E00153358 (shared with 18 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 7DS. The average age is 44.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.3%

Asian / British Asian0.3%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

53%Active

FT: 35%

Unemployed: 2%

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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 899,500

2 sales · Mean £ 899,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

IP23 7DS has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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train Transport Links

Train Stations

Diss8.1 km
Stowmarket15.0 km
Elmswell16.3 km