Area Analysis East Suffolk, East of England

IP12 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the IP12 postcode area.

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Population

25,615

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 46,575 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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8/10
family_restroomFamily
6/10
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4/10
workEmployment
3/10
diversity_3Diversity
4/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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6/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
trending_upInvestment
3/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 70% owner-occupation and average age 46, IP12 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £314k. Property prices are trending down 14.8% year-on-year.

home £314,139 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP12 is a postcode district in East Suffolk, East of England, covering 1045 active and 248 retired postcodes.

The largest share of IP12 (30%) is characterised by a rural commuter area popular with professional households, alongside a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied (18%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes IP12 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in IP12 are around £314k, down 14.8% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across IP12 at 136 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 46 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full IP12 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.1%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1447
Criminal damage and arson408
Anti-social behaviour299
Other theft269
Public order238

school Local Schools

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Hollesley Primary School

Requires Improvement100 pupils
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Melton Primary School

Good168 pupils
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Waldringfield Primary School

Good101 pupils
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Woodbridge Primary School

Good207 pupils
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Kyson Primary School

Good410 pupils
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Sandlings Primary School

Good72 pupils
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Bawdsey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good65 pupils
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Orford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good54 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Ufford Park Resort
  • Bawdsey Hall
  • Grove House Hotel
  • Hill House Hall
  • Jolly Sailor Inn
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

39 nearby
  • Orford Castle
  • Orford General Store
  • Orford Meat Shed
  • Stefan's Suffolk Scoop
  • The Deli @ The Boathouse
  • + 34 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

32 nearby
  • Black Tiles Public House
  • 1975
  • A Listers
  • Angel Inn
  • Cherry Tree Inn
  • + 27 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

56 nearby
  • Bistro@47a
  • Blue Rabbit Cafe
  • Blue Salt
  • Butley Orford Oysterage
  • Caffe Nero
  • + 51 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Costcutter Supermarket
  • East Of England Co Op
  • East Of England Co Op
  • East Of England Co Op
  • McColls
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • BlendCoffeeTrailer
  • J's Traditional Fish & Chip Shop
  • Melton Fish Bar Ltd
  • Rendlesham Wok Centre
  • Star Tandoori Indian Take-Away & Restaurant
  • + 6 more