Postcode Analysis East Suffolk, East of England

QUANTOCK CLOSE, IP5 1AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for QUANTOCK CLOSE, IP5 1AS.

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Population

304

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 46,500 /yr

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Employed

41%

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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7/10
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7/10
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4/10
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6/10
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8/10
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10/10
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6/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British95.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 27%
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

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.

Violence and sexual offences21
Criminal damage and arson8
Burglary3
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person1

school Local Schools

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Heath Primary School, Kesgrave

Good611 pupils1.0 km
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Broke Hall Community Primary School

Good647 pupils1.2 km
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St Alban's Catholic High School

Good962 pupils1.4 km
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Cedarwood Primary School

Good410 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Beech Road Kebab Pizza House0.1 km
  • Fusion0.5 km
  • Kesgrave Fisheries0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • One Stop0.5 km
  • One Stop0.8 km
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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