IP30 0BJ is a safe, established residential area located 0.8km from Stow's Hill in Great Green. Administratively it sits within North West Cosford ward and the South Suffolk constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, IP30 0BJ is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for IP30 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00152412 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IP30 0BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IP30 0BJ.
342
41
£ 45,500 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
Area Character
IP30 0BJ has a significant social housing presence — 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP30 0BJ. The average age is 41.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
IP30 0BJ has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Cockfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Horseshoes Inn0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Thurston11.4 km
- Bury St Edmunds12.6 km
- Sudbury Suffolk13.0 km
Bus Stops
- Crowbrook Place0.1 km
- Crowbrook Place0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: IP300BJ · Data under Open Government Licence