Postcode Analysis East Suffolk, East of England

SUTTON HOO, IP12 3DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SUTTON HOO, IP12 3DJ.

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Population

335

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 47,300 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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9/10
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1/10
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5/10
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6/10
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6/10
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2/10
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4/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. IP12 3DJ spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

IP12 3DJ is a safe, established residential area on Sutton Hoo, 0.7km from Bromswell Heath in East Suffolk. Administratively it sits within Deben ward and the Suffolk Coastal constituency.

For families considering a move, IP12 3DJ represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 50% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for IP12 3DJ are sourced from Output Area E00154081 (shared with 35 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 3DJ. The average age is 46.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.7%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)

IP12 3DJ has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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school Local Schools

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Melton Primary School

Good168 pupils1.4 km
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Woodbridge Primary School

Good207 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • National Trust0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Melton1.2 km
  • Woodbridge1.5 km
  • Wickham Market7.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Coach Park0.3 km