Postcode Analysis East Suffolk, East of England

MALVERN CLOSE, IP5 1AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MALVERN CLOSE, IP5 1AW.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. IP5 1AW spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

IP5 1AW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Malvern Close, 1.2km from Rushmere Street in Kesgrave. Administratively it sits within Carlford & Fynn Valley ward and the Central Suffolk and North Ipswich constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in IP5, IP5 1AW offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £300k.

Census 2021 statistics for IP5 1AW 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 1AW. 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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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

£ 268,000

8 sales · Mean £ 273,500

Detached

£ 345,000

2 sales · Mean £ 345,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

IP5 1AW 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.

Violence and sexual offences16
Criminal damage and arson8
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1

school Local Schools

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Heath Primary School, Kesgrave

Good611 pupils1.1 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 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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Takeaway Shop

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

2 nearby
  • One Stop0.5 km
  • One Stop0.9 km
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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 Shops0.1 km
  • Beech Road Shops0.1 km
  • Beech Grove0.3 km
  • Beech Grove0.3 km
  • Brendon Drive0.3 km