IP12 1AF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Thoroughfare, 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.
Day-to-day life in IP12 1AF has the character of a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for IP12 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00154060 (shared with 30 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THOROUGHFARE, IP12 1AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THOROUGHFARE, IP12 1AF.
309
52
£ 44,400 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP12 1AF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates IP12 1AF — age 52, 49% ownership, 49% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP12 1AF. The average age is 51.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP12 1AF has low crime rates — 37 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
Kyson Primary School
Melton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- M&Co0.0 km
- Woodbridge Tide Mill Trust0.2 km
- Adnams Wine Cellar & Kitchen Store0.2 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.2 km
- COOK0.2 km
- + 16 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Crown Hotel0.0 km
- Hill House Hall0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- A Listers0.2 km
- Angel Inn0.4 km
- Kings Head Inn0.3 km
- The Anchor0.1 km
- The Masonic Hall0.2 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- St John's Church (events)0.2 km
- Bistro@47a0.2 km
- Blue Salt0.2 km
- Castle Kitchen0.5 km
- Christine's Patisserie & Sucoca0.2 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- East of England Co-op0.6 km
- McColls0.0 km
- East of England Co-op0.6 km
- East Of England Co Op0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- The Sandwich Shop0.0 km
- Wok It0.1 km
- Yildiz 2019 Ltd0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Woodbridge0.3 km
- Melton1.9 km
- Wickham Market8.6 km
Bus Stops
- The Crown0.1 km
- Deben Pool0.2 km
- Deben Pool0.2 km
- Turban Centre0.2 km
- Church0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: IP121AF · Data under Open Government Licence