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.
IP12 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the IP12 postcode area.
25,615
46
£ 46,575 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Hollesley Primary School
Melton Primary School
Waldringfield Primary School
Woodbridge Primary School
Kyson Primary School
Sandlings Primary School
Bawdsey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Orford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Ufford Park Resort
- Bawdsey Hall
- Grove House Hotel
- Hill House Hall
- Jolly Sailor Inn
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
39 nearby- Orford Castle
- Orford General Store
- Orford Meat Shed
- Stefan's Suffolk Scoop
- The Deli @ The Boathouse
- + 34 more
Pub, NightClub
32 nearby- Black Tiles Public House
- 1975
- A Listers
- Angel Inn
- Cherry Tree Inn
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
56 nearby- Bistro@47a
- Blue Rabbit Cafe
- Blue Salt
- Butley Orford Oysterage
- Caffe Nero
- + 51 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Costcutter Supermarket
- East Of England Co Op
- East Of England Co Op
- East Of England Co Op
- McColls
- + 3 more
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
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