Postcode Analysis East Suffolk, East of England

MELTON HILL, IP12 1AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MELTON HILL, IP12 1AU.

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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 1AU 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

IP12 1AU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 55, 83% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

IP12 1AU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Melton Hill, 0.5km from Mill Hills in Woodbridge. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Woodbridge ward and the Suffolk Coastal constituency.

IP12 1AU is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. Residents average 55 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for IP12 1AU 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 1AU. 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.

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

IP12 1AU has low crime rates — 18 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 offences22
Shoplifting11
Anti-social behaviour7
Criminal damage and arson7
Other theft4

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 pupils1.1 km
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Melton Primary School

Good168 pupils1.1 km
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Farlingaye High School

Good1929 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • M&Co0.5 km
  • Woodbridge Tide Mill Trust0.6 km
  • Adnams Wine Cellar & Kitchen Store0.7 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
  • COOK0.3 km
  • + 17 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Crown Hotel0.6 km
  • Hill House Hall0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • A Listers0.6 km
  • Angel Inn0.7 km
  • Coach And Horses Inn0.8 km
  • Deben Bar Private Members Club1.0 km
  • Kings Head Inn0.7 km
  • + 8 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

27 nearby
  • St John's Church (events)0.3 km
  • Bistro@47a0.3 km
  • Blue Salt0.7 km
  • Castle Kitchen0.6 km
  • Christine's Patisserie & Sucoca0.3 km
  • + 22 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • McColls0.6 km
  • East Of England Co Op0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Star Tandoori Indian Take-Away & Restaurant1.0 km
  • The Sandwich Shop0.5 km
  • Wok It0.7 km
  • Yildiz 2019 Ltd0.7 km
  • Woodbridge Zorbas Pizzeria0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Woodbridge0.8 km
  • Melton1.4 km
  • Wickham Market8.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Council Offices0.0 km
  • Council Offices0.0 km
  • The Grove0.2 km
  • The Grove0.2 km
  • Church0.3 km