Postcode Analysis East Suffolk, East of England

ELM ROAD, IP5 1AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELM ROAD, IP5 1AJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

325

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 46,500 /yr

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Employed

51%

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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8/10
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7/10
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6/10
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6/10
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4/10
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4/10
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8/10
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8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. IP5 1AJ spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

home £245,000 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP5 1AJ is a safe, established residential area on Elm Road, 0.9km from Rushmere Street in Kesgrave. Administratively it sits within Carlford & Fynn Valley ward and the Central Suffolk and North Ipswich constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £245k.

Census 2021 statistics for IP5 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00154043 (shared with 11 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 1AJ. The average age is 45.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.9%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed4.6%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 232,500

9 sales · Mean £ 236,722

Detached

£ 265,000

1 sales · Mean £ 265,000

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

IP5 1AJ has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences25
Criminal damage and arson4
Burglary3
Other theft1
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Heath Primary School, Kesgrave

Good611 pupils1.0 km
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St Alban's Catholic High School

Good962 pupils1.4 km
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Broke Hall Community Primary School

Good647 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • The Alishan Pavillion0.9 km
  • Cafe At Kiln Farm Nursery0.6 km
  • Taste of India0.8 km
  • Kesgrave Kitchen0.8 km
  • Chestnut & Rose0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Beech Road Kebab Pizza House0.3 km
  • Fusion0.8 km
  • Kesgrave Fisheries0.3 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • One Stop0.8 km
  • One Stop0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Kesgrave Social Club0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Derby Road2.9 km
  • Westerfield4.1 km
  • Ipswich Station5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Beech Grove0.1 km
  • Beech Grove0.1 km
  • Elm Road0.1 km
  • Fisheries0.3 km
  • Linksfield0.3 km