IP12 1BE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Brook Street, 0.6km from Mill Hills in Woodbridge. Administratively it sits within Woodbridge ward and the Suffolk Coastal constituency.
For families considering a move, IP12 1BE represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. An established, mature community with an average age of 59 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £447k, up 8.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for IP12 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00154061 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROOK STREET, IP12 1BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROOK STREET, IP12 1BE.
231
59
£ 44,400 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP12 1BE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
IP12 1BE is a settled retirement community — average age 59, 68% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £447k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending up 8.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP12 1BE. The average age is 58.7. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 500,000
2 sales · Mean £ 500,000
Terraced
£ 338,000
11 sales · Mean £ 387,000
Semi-Detached
£ 480,000
3 sales · Mean £ 456,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP12 1BE has low crime rates — 35 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
Melton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- M&Co0.2 km
- Woodbridge Tide Mill Trust0.1 km
- Adnams Wine Cellar & Kitchen Store0.3 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.2 km
- COOK0.2 km
- + 16 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Crown Hotel0.2 km
- Hill House Hall0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- A Listers0.1 km
- Angel Inn0.6 km
- Kings Head Inn0.5 km
- The Anchor0.2 km
- The Masonic Hall0.3 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- St John's Church (events)0.3 km
- Bistro@47a0.2 km
- Blue Salt0.4 km
- Castle Kitchen0.6 km
- Christine's Patisserie & Sucoca0.2 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- East of England Co-op0.7 km
- McColls0.2 km
- East of England Co-op0.7 km
- East Of England Co Op0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- The Sandwich Shop0.2 km
- Wok It0.3 km
- Yildiz 2019 Ltd0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Woodbridge0.3 km
- Melton1.8 km
- Wickham Market8.5 km
Bus Stops
- Turban Centre0.1 km
- Turban Centre0.1 km
- Woodbridge Rail Station0.2 km
- Entrance10.2 km
- Entrance20.2 km
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Postcode Profile: IP121BE · Data under Open Government Licence