IP12 1AL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Thoroughfare, 0.5km from Mill Hills in Woodbridge. Administratively it sits within Woodbridge ward and the Suffolk Coastal constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 49% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £293k.
Census 2021 statistics for IP12 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00154060 (shared with 30 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THOROUGHFARE, IP12 1AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THOROUGHFARE, IP12 1AL.
309
52
£ 44,400 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP12 1AL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates IP12 1AL — age 52, 49% ownership, 49% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £293k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP12 1AL. The average age is 51.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Semi-Detached
£ 335,000
1 sales · Mean £ 335,000
Flat
£ 392,500
2 sales · Mean £ 392,500
Terraced
£ 275,000
2 sales · Mean £ 275,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP12 1AL has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Woodbridge Primary School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Woodbridge
Farlingaye High School
Melton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- M&Co0.2 km
- Woodbridge Tide Mill Trust0.3 km
- Adnams Wine Cellar & Kitchen Store0.4 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.0 km
- COOK0.0 km
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Crown Hotel0.3 km
- Hill House Hall0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- A Listers0.3 km
- Angel Inn0.5 km
- Kings Head Inn0.4 km
- The Anchor0.3 km
- The Masonic Hall0.2 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- St John's Church (events)0.1 km
- Bistro@47a0.0 km
- Blue Salt0.4 km
- Castle Kitchen0.5 km
- Christine's Patisserie & Sucoca0.0 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- East of England Co-op0.8 km
- McColls0.2 km
- East of England Co-op0.8 km
- East Of England Co Op0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- The Sandwich Shop0.2 km
- Wok It0.4 km
- Yildiz 2019 Ltd0.4 km
- Woodbridge Zorbas Pizzeria1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Woodbridge0.4 km
- Melton1.7 km
- Wickham Market8.4 km
Bus Stops
- Turban Centre0.1 km
- Turban Centre0.1 km
- Church0.1 km
- The Crown0.3 km
- Council Offices0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: IP121AL · Data under Open Government Licence