Postcode Analysis Mid Suffolk, East of England

CODDENHAM ROAD, IP6 8AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CODDENHAM ROAD, IP6 8AU.

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Population

409

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 47,600 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IP6 8AU represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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6/10
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2/10
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2/10
workEmployment
6/10
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5/10
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6/10
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7/10
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4/10
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3/10
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Area Character

IP6 8AU is an established family neighbourhood — 54% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 87.2% year-on-year.

home £236,400 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP6 8AU is a safe, established residential area on Coddenham Road, 0.5km from Needham Market in Needham Market. Administratively it sits within Needham Market ward and the Bury St Edmunds constituency.

Day-to-day life in IP6 8AU has the character of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £236k, up 87.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for IP6 8AU are sourced from Output Area E00153222 (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 IP6 8AU. The average age is 45.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.4%
Asian / British Asian0.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed3.7%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 200,500

4 sales · Mean £ 194,750

Detached

£ 380,000

1 sales · Mean £ 380,000

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

IP6 8AU has low crime rates — 18 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 offences22
Other theft9
Shoplifting8
Criminal damage and arson6
Drugs6

school Local Schools

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Bosmere Community Primary School

Good256 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Aldercarr Farm Shop0.5 km
  • East of England Co-operative Society0.6 km
  • R J Smith Butchers0.3 km
  • Needham Premier0.3 km
  • Elton House News Ltd0.5 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • The Hub @ NMFC Ltd0.5 km
  • Courtyard Cafe0.5 km
  • Curry Inn0.1 km
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Needham Market Bowls Club0.8 km
  • The Lion Inn0.4 km
  • Three Tuns0.6 km
  • The Limes Bar & Hotel0.4 km
  • The Rampant Horse Inn0.0 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • China Chef0.1 km
  • Wongs0.1 km
  • Huseyin Kara0.1 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • East of England Co-operative Society0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Needham Market0.6 km
  • Stowmarket5.6 km
  • Westerfield11.0 km

Bus Stops

  • The Swan0.0 km
  • The Swan0.1 km
  • Entrance0.1 km
  • Needham Market Rail Station0.1 km
  • Hargrave Avenue0.2 km