IP12 1AX is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Melton Hill, 0.6km from Mill Hills in Woodbridge. Administratively it sits within Melton ward and the Suffolk Coastal constituency.
For families considering a move, IP12 1AX represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £497k, down 18.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for IP12 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00187995 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MELTON HILL, IP12 1AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MELTON HILL, IP12 1AX.
243
51
£ 45,200 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
IP12 1AX is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £497k, 58% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £497k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 18.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP12 1AX. The average age is 50.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Semi-Detached
£ 410,000
7 sales · Mean £ 471,114
Flat
£ 193,475
4 sales · Mean £ 193,975
Detached
£ 1,050,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,050,000
Terraced
£ 395,000
1 sales · Mean £ 395,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP12 1AX has low crime rates — 14 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
Woodbridge Primary School
Melton Primary School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Woodbridge
Farlingaye High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- M&Co0.7 km
- Woodbridge Tide Mill Trust0.8 km
- Adnams Wine Cellar & Kitchen Store0.9 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
- COOK0.5 km
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Crown Hotel0.8 km
- Hill House Hall0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- A Listers0.8 km
- Angel Inn0.8 km
- Coach And Horses Inn0.6 km
- Deben Bar Private Members Club0.8 km
- Kings Head Inn0.8 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- St John's Church (events)0.5 km
- Bistro@47a0.5 km
- Blue Salt0.9 km
- Castle Kitchen0.7 km
- Christine's Patisserie & Sucoca0.5 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- McColls0.7 km
- East Of England Co Op0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Star Tandoori Indian Take-Away & Restaurant0.9 km
- The Sandwich Shop0.7 km
- Wok It0.9 km
- Yildiz 2019 Ltd0.9 km
- Woodbridge Zorbas Pizzeria0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Woodbridge1.0 km
- Melton1.2 km
- Wickham Market7.9 km
Bus Stops
- Council Offices0.2 km
- Council Offices0.2 km
- The Grove0.2 km
- The Grove0.3 km
- Jenners Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: IP121AX · Data under Open Government Licence