Postcode Analysis East Suffolk, East of England

MELTON HILL, IP12 1AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MELTON HILL, IP12 1AX.

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Population

243

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 45,200 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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8/10
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4/10
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5/10
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3/10
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4/10
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7/10
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6/10
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5/10
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5/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British95.2%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences15
Criminal damage and arson5
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting3
Public order2

school Local Schools

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Woodbridge Primary School

Good207 pupils0.2 km
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Melton Primary School

Good168 pupils0.9 km
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Woodbridge

Good199 pupils1.2 km
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Farlingaye High School

Good1929 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Crown Hotel0.8 km
  • Hill House Hall0.8 km
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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

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
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • McColls0.7 km
  • East Of England Co Op0.6 km
fastfood

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