Postcode Analysis Mid Suffolk, East of England

HEREFORD DRIVE, IP6 0BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEREFORD DRIVE, IP6 0BF.

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

412

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 45,500 /yr

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Employed

48%

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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9/10
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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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6/10
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5/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, IP6 0BF combines high owner-occupation (88%), strong property values (£417k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

IP6 0BF is a sought-after residential area on Hereford Drive, 0.6km from Claydon in Claydon. Administratively it sits within Claydon & Barham ward and the Central Suffolk and North Ipswich constituency.

For serious buyers, IP6 0BF is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 44 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 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £417k. 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 IP6 0BF are sourced from Output Area E00153125 (shared with 9 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 IP6 0BF. The average age is 44.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 405,000

9 sales · Mean £ 401,611

Semi-Detached

£ 335,000

3 sales · Mean £ 306,500

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

IP6 0BF has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2

school Local Schools

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Claydon Primary School

Good478 pupils0.4 km
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Claydon High School

Good770 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Manor Farm Coffee Shop Ltd0.8 km
  • Freshfills0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • One Stop and Post Office0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Claydon Hotel0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Claydon Chippy0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Claydon Greyhound0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Westerfield4.6 km
  • Needham Market6.9 km
  • Ipswich Station6.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Middleton Road0.2 km
  • Middleton Road0.2 km
  • Edinburgh Gardens0.2 km
  • Edinburgh Gardens0.2 km
  • Thornhill Road0.3 km