Postcode report
Is IP21 5PB a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About IP21 5PB: area rating, property, schools and local change
IP21 5PB is a postcode in Hoxne & Worlingworth, Mid Suffolk, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near IP21 5PB, then scores the surrounding small area 59/100 - top 42% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around IP21 5PB 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 IP21 5PB is based on Mid Suffolk 003 Census 2021. It covers 7,543 residents, 50 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 53, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 75% owner-occupied, 13% privately rented, 11% 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 IP21 5PB, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the IP21 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £475k from 38 rolling sales, up 1.1% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near IP21 5PB can compare 1 state schools within one mile, including 1 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 IP21 5PB 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 IP21 5PB is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 2 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 IP21 5PB
Is IP21 5PB a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 59/100 (top 42% 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 IP21 5PB?
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 IP21 5PB?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for IP21 5PB?
LocaleIQ matched IP21 5PB to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in IP21 5PB?
The latest median sold price is £475k based on 38 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around IP21 5PB?
LocaleIQ currently shows 2 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.