Postcode Analysis East Suffolk, East of England

MAIN ROAD, IP5 1AQ House Prices & Local Information

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

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

282

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 46,500 /yr

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Employed

45%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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7/10
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4/10
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8/10
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6/10
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5/10
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7/10
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8/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, IP5 1AQ combines high owner-occupation (80%), strong property values (£325k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £325k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

IP5 1AQ is a sought-after residential area on Main Road, 0.9km from Rushmere Street in Kesgrave. Administratively it sits within Kesgrave ward and the Central Suffolk and North Ipswich constituency.

For serious buyers, IP5 1AQ is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 80% 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £325k. 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 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00153896 (shared with 15 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 1AQ. The average age is 47.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.1%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

Detached

£ 330,000

6 sales · Mean £ 359,666

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

IP5 1AQ has low crime rates — 8 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 offences21
Burglary3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Heath Primary School, Kesgrave

Good611 pupils0.7 km
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Kesgrave High School

Good1884 pupils1.5 km
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Cedarwood Primary School

Good410 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Cafe 661.0 km
  • The Alishan Pavillion0.9 km
  • Cafe At Kiln Farm Nursery0.4 km
  • Kesgrave Kitchen0.5 km
  • Chestnut & Rose0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Beech Road Kebab Pizza House0.5 km
  • Kesgrave Fisheries0.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Bell Inn1.0 km
  • Kesgrave Social Club0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • One Stop0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Derby Road3.2 km
  • Westerfield4.2 km
  • Ipswich Station5.5 km

Bus Stops

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