IP9 1DT is a safe, established residential area on Woodlands, 0.3km from Chelmondiston in Chelmondiston. Administratively it sits within Orwell ward and the South Suffolk constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, IP9 1DT is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £321k, up 2.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for IP9 1DT are sourced from Output Area E00152218 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOODLANDS, IP9 1DT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODLANDS, IP9 1DT.
229
42
£ 47,000 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
IP9 1DT has a significant social housing presence — 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 2.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP9 1DT. The average age is 41.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 335,000
3 sales · Mean £ 296,666
Detached
£ 314,000
5 sales · Mean £ 316,800
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP9 1DT has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Chelmondiston Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Laws Cottage Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Hollingsworths Stores0.2 km
- Orwell Stores0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- The Sunshine Store0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Harwich International5.9 km
- Harwich International5.9 km
- Wrabness6.2 km
Bus Stops
- Woodlands0.1 km
- Woodlands0.1 km
- Red Lion0.3 km
- Red Lion0.3 km
- Forresters Arms0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: IP91DT · Data under Open Government Licence