IP5 1AR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Beech Road, 1.3km 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 well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 93% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £272k, up 26.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for IP5 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00154044 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEECH ROAD, IP5 1AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEECH ROAD, IP5 1AR.
304
50
£ 46,500 /yr
41%
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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. IP5 1AR spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. £272k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 26.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP5 1AR. The average age is 50.3. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 272,000
3 sales · Mean £ 260,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
IP5 1AR has low crime rates — 9 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.
school Local Schools
Heath Primary School, Kesgrave
Broke Hall Community Primary School
St Alban's Catholic High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- The Alishan Pavillion0.9 km
- Rushmere Catering Services Ltd,0.9 km
- Cafe At Kiln Farm Nursery0.9 km
- Taste of India0.5 km
- Kesgrave Kitchen1.0 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Beech Road Kebab Pizza House0.0 km
- Fusion0.5 km
- Kesgrave Fisheries0.5 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- One Stop0.5 km
- One Stop0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Kesgrave Social Club0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Derby Road2.7 km
- Westerfield4.2 km
- Ipswich Station5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Beech Road Shops0.0 km
- Beech Road Shops0.0 km
- Brendon Drive0.3 km
- Brendon Drive0.3 km
- Brendon Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: IP51AR · Data under Open Government Licence