Postcode Analysis Babergh, East of England

IP9 1AY House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (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 1AY 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

No single demographic signal dominates IP9 1AY — age 45, 78% ownership, 17% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

IP9 1AY is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from Woolverstone in Babergh. Administratively it sits within Orwell ward and the South Suffolk constituency.

For families considering a move, IP9 1AY represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for IP9 1AY 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 1AY. 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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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

IP9 1AY has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary2
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
Vehicle crime1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • The Chandlers, Marina Developments0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Derby Road5.3 km
  • Ipswich Station6.2 km
  • Wrabness7.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Hall Gates0.3 km
  • Hall Gates0.3 km
  • Hall Gates0.3 km
  • Marina Road0.3 km
  • Hall Gates0.3 km