Postcode Analysis East Suffolk, East of England

MAIN ROAD, IP5 1AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAIN ROAD, IP5 1AG.

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Population

253

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 46,500 /yr

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Employed

37%

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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9/10
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9/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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6/10
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6/10
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10/10
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10/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. IP5 1AG's low deprivation rank, 95% ownership, and £385k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £385k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 29.4% year-on-year.

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

IP5 1AG is a sought-after residential area on Main Road, 0.8km from Kesgrave in Kesgrave. Administratively it sits within Kesgrave ward and the Central Suffolk and North Ipswich constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in IP5, IP5 1AG offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 54 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 95% 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 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £385k, down 29.4% 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 IP5 1AG are sourced from Output Area E00153904 (shared with 12 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 IP5 1AG. The average age is 53.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.1%
Asian / British Asian3.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 385,000

9 sales · Mean £ 403,500

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

IP5 1AG has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences9
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Drugs1

school Local Schools

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Heath Primary School, Kesgrave

Good611 pupils0.5 km
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Kesgrave High School

Good1884 pupils1.3 km
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Cedarwood Primary School

Good410 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Cafe 660.8 km
  • The Alishan Pavillion0.8 km
  • Cafe At Kiln Farm Nursery0.3 km
  • TC Facilities Management (At Tesco)0.8 km
  • Kesgrave Kitchen0.2 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Number 1 Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Beech Road Kebab Pizza House0.7 km
  • Kesgrave Fisheries0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Bell Inn0.7 km
  • Kesgrave Social Club0.2 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • One Stop0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Derby Road3.4 km
  • Westerfield4.4 km
  • Ipswich Station5.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Edmonton Road0.1 km
  • Edmonton Road0.2 km
  • Fisheries0.2 km
  • Baptist Church0.3 km
  • Baptist Church0.3 km