IP30 9TB is a sought-after residential area on Monks Path, 0.3km from Hawk End in Elmswell. Administratively it sits within Elmswell & Woolpit ward and the Bury St Edmunds constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in IP30, IP30 9TB offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 32 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 82% 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £229k, down 11.2% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for IP30 9TB are sourced from Output Area E00183377 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MONKS PATH, IP30 9TB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MONKS PATH, IP30 9TB.
423
32
£ 49,500 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP30 9TB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. IP30 9TB's low deprivation rank, 82% ownership, and £229k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 11.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP30 9TB. The average age is 32.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 225,000
19 sales · Mean £ 233,892
Semi-Detached
£ 254,997
4 sales · Mean £ 263,746
Detached
£ 314,995
1 sales · Mean £ 314,995
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP30 9TB has low crime rates — 16 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.
school Local Schools
Elmswell Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Rolfes of Elmswell0.3 km
- mace store0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Wesley Coffee Shop0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Elmswell Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
- Elmswell Fish and Chip Shop0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Elmswell0.2 km
- Thurston7.0 km
- Stowmarket8.3 km
Bus Stops
- Elmswell Rail Station0.3 km
- Rail Station0.3 km
- Entrance0.3 km
- Old Schools Court0.3 km
- Shop Corner0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: IP309TB · Data under Open Government Licence