Postcode report
Is IP22 1PR a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About IP22 1PR: area rating, property, schools and local change
IP22 1PR is a postcode in Palgrave, Mid Suffolk, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near IP22 1PR, then scores the surrounding small area 79/100 - top 5% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around IP22 1PR are safety and local prosperity, 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 IP22 1PR is based on Mid Suffolk 002 Census 2021. It covers 8,992 residents, 77 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 52, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 77% owner-occupied, 13% privately rented, 9% 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 IP22 1PR, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the IP22 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £318k from 55 rolling sales, down 8.6% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near IP22 1PR 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 IP22 1PR 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.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near IP22 1PR; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about IP22 1PR
Is IP22 1PR a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 79/100 (top 5% 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 IP22 1PR?
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 IP22 1PR?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for IP22 1PR?
LocaleIQ matched IP22 1PR to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in IP22 1PR?
The latest median sold price is £318k based on 55 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around IP22 1PR?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.