Postcode Analysis East Suffolk, East of England

OLD MALTINGS COURT, IP12 1AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD MALTINGS COURT, IP12 1AE.

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Population

177

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 45,200 /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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Index Insight: IP12 1AE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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1/10
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6/10
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8/10
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3/10
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9/10
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6/10
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4/10
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3/10
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Area Character

IP12 1AE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 50% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 19.1% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP12 1AE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Old Maltings Court, 0.6km from Mill Hills in Woodbridge. Administratively it sits within Melton ward and the Suffolk Coastal constituency.

For renters and young professionals, IP12 1AE offers an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £160k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 19.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for IP12 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00187881 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP12 1AE. The average age is 52.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.1%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 163,000

41 sales · Mean £ 160,115

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

IP12 1AE has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences15
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson4
Shoplifting4
Public order2

school Local Schools

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Woodbridge Primary School

Good207 pupils0.3 km
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Melton Primary School

Good168 pupils1.0 km
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Woodbridge

Good199 pupils1.2 km
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Farlingaye High School

Good1929 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • M&Co0.6 km
  • Woodbridge Tide Mill Trust0.7 km
  • Adnams Wine Cellar & Kitchen Store0.8 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
  • COOK0.4 km
  • + 17 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Crown Hotel0.7 km
  • Hill House Hall0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • A Listers0.7 km
  • Angel Inn0.8 km
  • Coach And Horses Inn0.8 km
  • Deben Bar Private Members Club0.9 km
  • Kings Head Inn0.8 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • St John's Church (events)0.4 km
  • Bistro@47a0.4 km
  • Blue Salt0.8 km
  • Castle Kitchen0.7 km
  • Christine's Patisserie & Sucoca0.4 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • McColls0.7 km
  • East Of England Co Op0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • The Sandwich Shop0.6 km
  • Wok It0.8 km
  • Yildiz 2019 Ltd0.8 km
  • Woodbridge Zorbas Pizzeria1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Woodbridge0.8 km
  • Melton1.3 km
  • Wickham Market8.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Council Offices0.2 km
  • Council Offices0.2 km
  • The Grove0.3 km
  • The Grove0.3 km
  • Church0.4 km