IP9 1BX is a sought-after residential area located 0.6km from Harkstead in Babergh. Administratively it sits within Stour ward and the South Suffolk constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in IP9, IP9 1BX offers 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. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 73% 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 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for IP9 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00152347 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IP9 1BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IP9 1BX.
315
45
£ 47,000 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP9 1BX 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, IP9 1BX combines high owner-occupation (73%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP9 1BX. The average age is 45.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)
IP9 1BX has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wrabness3.3 km
- Harwich International5.0 km
- Harwich International5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Bakers Arms0.5 km
- Bakers Arms0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: IP91BX · Data under Open Government Licence