Is IP9 1AL a safe place to live?

Yes, IP9 1AL is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 18 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in IP9 1AL?

The average property price in IP9 1AL is currently around £529k.

What is the population of IP9 1AL?

The population for the IP9 1AL area is approximately 265 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Babergh, East of England

MAIN ROAD, IP9 1AL House Prices & Local Information

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

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

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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 1AL 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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6/10

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1/10

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Area Character

IP9 1AL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £529k, 78% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

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

One of the more sought-after postcodes in IP9, IP9 1AL offers 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £529k.

Census 2021 statistics for IP9 1AL 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 1AL. 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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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 455,000

3 sales · Mean £ 504,333

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

IP9 1AL has low crime rates — 18 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 offences4

Burglary1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Derby Road5.1 km
Ipswich Station5.6 km
Wrabness7.2 km