IP12 1BY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Tide Mill Way, 0.8km from Mill Hills in Woodbridge. Administratively it sits within Woodbridge ward and the Suffolk Coastal constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Residents here average 59 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £398k.
Census 2021 statistics for IP12 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00154061 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TIDE MILL WAY, IP12 1BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TIDE MILL WAY, IP12 1BY.
231
59
£ 44,400 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP12 1BY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
IP12 1BY is a settled retirement community — average age 59, 68% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £398k reflects the demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP12 1BY. The average age is 58.7. 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
Flat
£ 247,500
1 sales · Mean £ 247,500
Detached
£ 550,000
2 sales · Mean £ 550,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP12 1BY has low crime rates — 39 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.
school Local Schools
Woodbridge Primary School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Woodbridge
Farlingaye High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- M&Co0.4 km
- Woodbridge Tide Mill Trust0.1 km
- Adnams Wine Cellar & Kitchen Store0.3 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
- COOK0.4 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Crown Hotel0.3 km
- Hill House Hall0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- A Listers0.1 km
- Angel Inn0.7 km
- Kings Head Inn0.6 km
- The Anchor0.3 km
- The Masonic Hall0.5 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- St John's Church (events)0.4 km
- Bistro@47a0.4 km
- Blue Salt0.4 km
- Castle Kitchen0.8 km
- Christine's Patisserie & Sucoca0.3 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- East of England Co-op0.7 km
- McColls0.3 km
- East of England Co-op0.8 km
- East Of England Co Op0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- The Sandwich Shop0.4 km
- Wok It0.4 km
- Yildiz 2019 Ltd0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Woodbridge0.2 km
- Melton1.9 km
- Wickham Market8.6 km
Bus Stops
- Entrance20.2 km
- Woodbridge Rail Station0.2 km
- Entrance10.2 km
- Turban Centre0.2 km
- Railway Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: IP121BY · Data under Open Government Licence