Postcode Analysis Mid Suffolk, East of England

ELY ROAD, IP6 0BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELY ROAD, IP6 0BT.

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

365

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 45,500 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IP6 0BT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. 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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7/10
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1/10
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5/10
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4/10
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3/10
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3/10
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9/10
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3/10
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Area Character

IP6 0BT is a settled retirement community — average age 55, 86% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.

home £195,000 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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

For families considering a move, IP6 0BT represents a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Average age 55 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £195k.

Census 2021 statistics for IP6 0BT are sourced from Output Area E00153121 (shared with 14 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 0BT. The average age is 55.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 24%
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

£ 212,250

2 sales · Mean £ 212,250

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

IP6 0BT has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson2

school Local Schools

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Claydon Primary School

Good478 pupils0.4 km
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Claydon High School

Good770 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Manor Farm Coffee Shop Ltd0.9 km
  • Freshfills0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • One Stop and Post Office0.7 km
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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

  • Westerfield4.8 km
  • Needham Market6.7 km
  • Ipswich Station7.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Middleton Road0.0 km
  • Middleton Road0.1 km
  • Thornhill Road0.2 km
  • Thornhill Road0.2 km
  • Edinburgh Gardens0.2 km