Postcode Analysis Babergh, East of England

ALTON HALL LANE, IP9 2SN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALTON HALL LANE, IP9 2SN.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

291

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Avg Age

57

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Avg Income

£ 47,000 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IP9 2SN represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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8/10
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5/10
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1/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 76% owner-occupation and an average age of 57, IP9 2SN is established retirement territory. With £610k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode. Property prices are trending down 41.0% year-on-year.

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

IP9 2SN is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Alton Hall Lane, 0.1km from Stutton in Stutton. Administratively it sits within Stour ward and the South Suffolk constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in IP9, IP9 2SN offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 57) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 76% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £610k, down 41.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for IP9 2SN are sourced from Output Area E00152209 (shared with 9 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 2SN. The average age is 56.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 513,500

6 sales · Mean £ 511,333

Semi-Detached

£ 315,000

3 sales · Mean £ 332,366

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

IP9 2SN has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences2

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Stutton Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement75 pupils0.5 km

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Kings Head0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Mistley4.5 km
  • Wrabness4.6 km
  • Manningtree6.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Kings Head0.1 km
  • Kings Head0.2 km
  • Larksfield Road0.3 km
  • Larksfield Road0.3 km