IP12 1AW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Thoroughfare, 0.4km from Mill Hills in Woodbridge. Administratively it sits within Woodbridge ward and the Suffolk Coastal constituency.
For families considering a move, IP12 1AW represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. At 54 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for IP12 1AW are sourced from Output Area E00154062 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THOROUGHFARE, IP12 1AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THOROUGHFARE, IP12 1AW.
237
54
£ 44,400 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP12 1AW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates IP12 1AW — age 54, 56% ownership, 34% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP12 1AW. The average age is 53.6. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP12 1AW has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. 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
Melton Primary School
Farlingaye High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- M&Co0.3 km
- Woodbridge Tide Mill Trust0.4 km
- Adnams Wine Cellar & Kitchen Store0.6 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.1 km
- COOK0.1 km
- + 18 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Crown Hotel0.4 km
- Hill House Hall0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- A Listers0.4 km
- Angel Inn0.6 km
- Kings Head Inn0.5 km
- The Anchor0.5 km
- The Masonic Hall0.3 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- St John's Church (events)0.2 km
- Bistro@47a0.1 km
- Blue Salt0.6 km
- Castle Kitchen0.5 km
- Christine's Patisserie & Sucoca0.1 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- East of England Co-op1.0 km
- McColls0.4 km
- East of England Co-op1.0 km
- East Of England Co Op0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Star Tandoori Indian Take-Away & Restaurant1.0 km
- The Sandwich Shop0.3 km
- Wok It0.5 km
- Yildiz 2019 Ltd0.5 km
- Woodbridge Zorbas Pizzeria0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Woodbridge0.6 km
- Melton1.5 km
- Wickham Market8.2 km
Bus Stops
- Council Offices0.1 km
- Council Offices0.2 km
- Church0.2 km
- The Grove0.2 km
- The Grove0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: IP121AW · Data under Open Government Licence