Is IP9 1AE a safe place to live?

Yes, IP9 1AE is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 8 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of IP9 1AE?

The population for the IP9 1AE area is approximately 121 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Babergh, East of England

IP9 1AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IP9 1AE.

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Population

121

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 47,000 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IP9 1AE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10

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6/10

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1/10

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8/10

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3/10

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9/10

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1/10

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4/10

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3/10

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Area Character

IP9 1AE is an established family neighbourhood — 54% owner-occupation and an average age of 50 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.

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

IP9 1AE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.4km from Freston in Babergh. Administratively it sits within Orwell ward and the South Suffolk constituency.

For renters and young professionals, IP9 1AE offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for IP9 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00152220 (shared with 10 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 IP9 1AE. The average age is 50.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.9%

Asian / British Asian1.6%

Black / African / Caribbean0.8%

Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

54%Active

FT: 37%

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.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-07)

IP9 1AE has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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train Transport Links

Train Stations

Ipswich Station4.5 km
Derby Road4.6 km
Westerfield7.9 km