Postcode Analysis East Suffolk, East of England

LINKSFIELD, IP5 1BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LINKSFIELD, IP5 1BA.

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

383

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 54,500 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: IP5 1BA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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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8/10
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10/10
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6/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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5/10
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9/10
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3/10
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Area Character

IP5 1BA is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £321k, 88% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 8.8% year-on-year.

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

IP5 1BA is a sought-after residential area on Linksfield, 1.2km from Rushmere Street in Ipswich. Administratively it sits within Rushmere St Andrew ward and the Central Suffolk and North Ipswich constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in IP5, IP5 1BA offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 88% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £321k, up 8.8% year-on-year. 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 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00154045 (shared with 11 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 1BA. The average age is 39.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.6%
Asian / British Asian3.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 326,000

15 sales · Mean £ 334,873

Detached

£ 330,000

3 sales · Mean £ 308,333

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

IP5 1BA has low crime rates — 15 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 offences25
Criminal damage and arson8
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

school Local Schools

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St Alban's Catholic High School

Good962 pupils1.1 km
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Broke Hall Community Primary School

Good647 pupils1.1 km
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Heath Primary School, Kesgrave

Good611 pupils1.3 km
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Copleston High School

Good1839 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Rushmere Catering Services Ltd,0.7 km
  • Cafe At Kiln Farm Nursery1.0 km
  • Taste of India0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Beech Road Kebab Pizza House0.2 km
  • Fusion0.6 km
  • Kesgrave Fisheries0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • One Stop0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Kesgrave Social Club0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Derby Road2.6 km
  • Westerfield4.0 km
  • Ipswich Station5.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Beech Road Shops0.2 km
  • Beech Road Shops0.2 km
  • Beech Grove0.3 km
  • Beech Grove0.3 km
  • Linksfield0.3 km