Postcode Analysis Babergh, East of England

MAIN ROAD, IP9 1AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAIN ROAD, IP9 1AJ.

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

265

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 47,000 /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: IP9 1AJ 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.

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9/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. IP9 1AJ's low deprivation rank, 78% ownership, and £635k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £635k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

IP9 1AJ is a safe, established residential area on Main Road, 0.9km from Freston in Babergh. Administratively it sits within Orwell ward and the South Suffolk constituency.

For serious buyers, IP9 1AJ is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 78% 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £635k.

Census 2021 statistics for IP9 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00152229 (shared with 19 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 1AJ. The average age is 45.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 635,000

1 sales · Mean £ 635,000

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

IP9 1AJ has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Derby Road5.1 km
  • Ipswich Station5.5 km
  • Wrabness7.3 km