Postcode report
IP14 6BN Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About IP14 6BN: area rating, property, schools and local change
IP14 6BN is a postcode in Stonham, 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 6BN, then scores the surrounding small area 72/100 - top 14% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around IP14 6BN are safety and health, while housing 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 6BN is based on Mid Suffolk 007 Census 2021. It covers 8,362 residents, 57 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 51, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 78% owner-occupied, 14% 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 7/10.
For property prices near IP14 6BN, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the IP14 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £290k from 39 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 6BN can compare 2 state schools within one mile, including 2 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.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near IP14 6BN 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 6BN is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 5 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 6BN
Is IP14 6BN a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 72/100 (top 14% 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 6BN?
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 6BN?
2 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for IP14 6BN?
LocaleIQ matched IP14 6BN to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in IP14 6BN?
The latest median sold price is £290k based on 39 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around IP14 6BN?
LocaleIQ currently shows 5 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.