Is IP23 7EA a safe place to live?

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

What is the population of IP23 7EA?

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

Postcode Analysis Mid Suffolk, East of England

IP23 7EA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IP23 7EA.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-11 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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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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1/10

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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

IP23 7EA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 80% 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.

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

IP23 7EA is a safe, established residential area located 0.6km from Standwell Green in Mid Suffolk. Administratively it sits within Mendlesham ward and the Central Suffolk and North Ipswich constituency.

For families considering a move, IP23 7EA represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 1 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for IP23 7EA 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 7EA. 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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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

IP23 7EA has low crime rates — 1 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.

Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

Thorndon Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement1.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Diss8.9 km
Stowmarket14.2 km
Elmswell15.7 km