Postcode Analysis East Suffolk, East of England

QUAYSIDE, IP12 1BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for QUAYSIDE, IP12 1BH.

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Population

242

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Avg Age

62

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Avg Income

£ 44,400 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IP12 1BH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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3/10
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2/10
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9/10
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8/10
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7/10
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Area Character

IP12 1BH is a settled retirement community — average age 62, 68% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

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

IP12 1BH is a sought-after residential area on Quayside, 0.7km from Mill Hills in Woodbridge. Administratively it sits within Woodbridge ward and the Suffolk Coastal constituency.

For serious buyers, IP12 1BH is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Residents here average 62 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 68% 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 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for IP12 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00154021 (shared with 234 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 1BH. The average age is 62.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 1%
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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 1BH has low crime rates — 33 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 offences35
Anti-social behaviour11
Shoplifting11
Criminal damage and arson10
Other theft6

school Local Schools

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Woodbridge Primary School

Good207 pupils0.8 km
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Woodbridge

Good199 pupils0.9 km
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Farlingaye High School

Good1929 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • M&Co0.3 km
  • Woodbridge Tide Mill Trust0.0 km
  • Adnams Wine Cellar & Kitchen Store0.2 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
  • COOK0.3 km
  • + 15 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

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

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • A Listers0.0 km
  • Angel Inn0.6 km
  • Kings Head Inn0.5 km
  • The Anchor0.1 km
  • The Masonic Hall0.4 km
  • + 6 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

28 nearby
  • St John's Church (events)0.4 km
  • Bistro@47a0.3 km
  • Blue Salt0.3 km
  • Castle Kitchen0.7 km
  • Christine's Patisserie & Sucoca0.3 km
  • + 23 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • East of England Co-op0.6 km
  • McColls0.2 km
  • East of England Co-op0.6 km
  • East Of England Co Op0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • The Sandwich Shop0.3 km
  • Wok It0.3 km
  • Yildiz 2019 Ltd0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Woodbridge0.1 km
  • Melton1.9 km
  • Wickham Market8.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Entrance20.1 km
  • Woodbridge Rail Station0.1 km
  • Entrance10.1 km
  • Railway Station0.1 km
  • Deben Pool0.2 km