IP5 1AS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Quantock Close, 1.3km from Rushmere Street in Kesgrave. Administratively it sits within Carlford & Fynn Valley ward and the Central Suffolk and North Ipswich constituency.
For serious buyers, IP5 1AS is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Residents average 50 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 93% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £375k, up 9.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for IP5 1AS are sourced from Output Area E00154044 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
QUANTOCK CLOSE, IP5 1AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for QUANTOCK CLOSE, IP5 1AS.
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
IP5 1AS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 93% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £375k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 9.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP5 1AS. 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
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
Semi-Detached
£ 305,000
9 sales · Mean £ 325,055
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
IP5 1AS 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.
school Local Schools
Heath Primary School, Kesgrave
Broke Hall Community Primary School
St Alban's Catholic High School
Cedarwood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- The Alishan Pavillion0.8 km
- Rushmere Catering Services Ltd,1.0 km
- Cafe At Kiln Farm Nursery0.9 km
- Taste of India0.5 km
- Kesgrave Kitchen0.9 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Beech Road Kebab Pizza House0.1 km
- Fusion0.5 km
- Kesgrave Fisheries0.6 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- One Stop0.5 km
- One Stop0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Kesgrave Social Club0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Derby Road2.8 km
- Westerfield4.3 km
- Ipswich Station5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Beech Road Shops0.1 km
- Beech Road Shops0.1 km
- Brendon Drive0.2 km
- Brendon Drive0.2 km
- Brendon Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: IP51AS · Data under Open Government Licence