IP5 1BJ is a safe, established residential area located 0.7km from Rushmere Street in East Suffolk. Administratively it sits within Carlford & Fynn Valley ward and the Central Suffolk and North Ipswich constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 1 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for IP5 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00154123 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IP5 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IP5 1BJ.
252
43
£ 50,400 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP5 1BJ 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates IP5 1BJ — age 43, 79% ownership, 15% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP5 1BJ. The average age is 42.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP5 1BJ has low crime rates — 1 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Heath Primary School, Kesgrave
Kesgrave High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Kesgrave Fisheries0.4 km
- Beech Road Kebab Pizza House0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Kesgrave Kitchen0.4 km
- Cafe At Kiln Farm Nursery0.0 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Bell Inn0.9 km
- Kesgrave Social Club0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Derby Road3.5 km
- Westerfield4.2 km
- Ipswich Station5.8 km
Bus Stops
- Fisheries0.3 km
- Edmonton Road0.3 km
- Fisheries0.3 km
- Edmonton Road0.3 km
- The Falcon0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: IP51BJ · Data under Open Government Licence