Postcode report
Is IP14 5AH a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About IP14 5AH: area rating, property, schools and local change
IP14 5AH is a postcode in Stow Thorney, Mid Suffolk, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near IP14 5AH, then scores the surrounding small area 51/100 - bottom 44% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around IP14 5AH are jobs and housing, while schools and education is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for IP14 5AH is based on Mid Suffolk 010 Census 2021. It covers 12,796 residents, 1,331 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 38, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 68% owner-occupied, 23% privately rented, 8% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 5/10.
For property prices near IP14 5AH, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the IP14 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £290k from 105 rolling sales, up 11.5% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near IP14 5AH can compare 4 state schools within one mile, including 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 12 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 0 records marked free and 12 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near IP14 5AH by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around IP14 5AH is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 9 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about IP14 5AH
Is IP14 5AH a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 51/100 (bottom 44% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near IP14 5AH?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near IP14 5AH?
4 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near IP14 5AH?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for IP14 5AH?
LocaleIQ matched IP14 5AH to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in IP14 5AH?
The latest median sold price is £290k based on 105 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around IP14 5AH?
LocaleIQ currently shows 9 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.