Postcode Analysis East Suffolk, East of England

THOROUGHFARE, IP12 1AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THOROUGHFARE, IP12 1AR.

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Population

201

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 44,400 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IP12 1AR represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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6/10
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3/10
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5/10
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7/10
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3/10
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7/10
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7/10
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9/10
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2/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. IP12 1AR's low deprivation rank, 83% ownership, and £525k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £525k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

IP12 1AR 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.

For serious buyers, IP12 1AR is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 55) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 83% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £525k.

Census 2021 statistics for IP12 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00154066 (shared with 45 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 1AR. The average age is 54.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.5%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 525,000

1 sales · Mean £ 525,000

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

IP12 1AR has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences33
Shoplifting11
Criminal damage and arson9
Anti-social behaviour8
Other theft5

school Local Schools

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Woodbridge Primary School

Good207 pupils0.3 km
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Woodbridge

Good199 pupils1.0 km
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Melton Primary School

Good168 pupils1.2 km
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Farlingaye High School

Good1929 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • M&Co0.4 km
  • Woodbridge Tide Mill Trust0.5 km
  • Adnams Wine Cellar & Kitchen Store0.6 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.2 km
  • COOK0.2 km
  • + 18 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Crown Hotel0.5 km
  • Hill House Hall0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • A Listers0.5 km
  • Angel Inn0.6 km
  • Coach And Horses Inn1.0 km
  • Kings Head Inn0.6 km
  • The Anchor0.5 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

28 nearby
  • St John's Church (events)0.2 km
  • Bistro@47a0.2 km
  • Blue Salt0.6 km
  • Castle Kitchen0.6 km
  • Christine's Patisserie & Sucoca0.2 km
  • + 23 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • McColls0.4 km
  • East Of England Co Op0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Star Tandoori Indian Take-Away & Restaurant1.0 km
  • The Sandwich Shop0.4 km
  • Wok It0.6 km
  • Yildiz 2019 Ltd0.6 km
  • Woodbridge Zorbas Pizzeria0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Woodbridge0.6 km
  • Melton1.5 km
  • Wickham Market8.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Council Offices0.1 km
  • Council Offices0.1 km
  • The Grove0.2 km
  • The Grove0.2 km
  • Church0.2 km