Is IP5 1BG a safe place to live?

Yes, IP5 1BG is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 13 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in IP5 1BG?

The average property price in IP5 1BG is currently around £271k.

What is the population of IP5 1BG?

The population for the IP5 1BG area is approximately 299 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis East Suffolk, East of England

WOODBRIDGE ROAD, IP5 1BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODBRIDGE ROAD, IP5 1BG.

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

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Population

299

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 46,500 /yr

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Employed

45%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10

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8/10

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4/10

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8/10

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3/10

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7/10

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5/10

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10/10

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3/10

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Area Character

IP5 1BG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 91% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 14.5% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP5 1BG is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Woodbridge Road, 0.9km from Rushmere Street in Kesgrave. Administratively it sits within Carlford & Fynn Valley ward and the Central Suffolk and North Ipswich constituency.

For families considering a move, IP5 1BG represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 91% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £271k, down 14.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for IP5 1BG are sourced from Output Area E00154040 (shared with 19 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 1BG. The average age is 48.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%

Asian / British Asian1.3%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

45%Active

FT: 29%

Unemployed: 0%

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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 250,000

5 sales · Mean £ 277,500

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

IP5 1BG has low crime rates — 13 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 arson3

Burglary2

Anti-social behaviour1

Other theft1

school Local Schools

St Alban's Catholic High School

Good962 pupils1.2 km

Heath Primary School, Kesgrave

Good611 pupils1.2 km

Broke Hall Community Primary School

Good647 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby

Rushmere Catering Services Ltd,0.9 km
Cafe At Kiln Farm Nursery0.7 km
Taste of India0.9 km
Kesgrave Kitchen0.9 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby

Beech Road Kebab Pizza House0.4 km
Fusion0.9 km
Kesgrave Fisheries0.5 km

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby

One Stop0.9 km

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

Kesgrave Social Club0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Derby Road2.7 km
Westerfield3.9 km
Ipswich Station5.1 km

Bus Stops

Linksfield0.1 km
Beech Grove0.1 km
Beech Grove0.1 km
Linksfield0.2 km
Elm Road0.2 km