IP12 1BF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on New Quay Terrace, 0.6km from Mill Hills in Woodbridge. Administratively it sits within Melton ward and the Suffolk Coastal constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £500k, up 31.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for IP12 1BF are sourced from Output Area E00187881 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEW QUAY TERRACE, IP12 1BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW QUAY TERRACE, IP12 1BF.
177
52
£ 45,200 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP12 1BF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates IP12 1BF — age 52, 50% ownership, 46% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £500k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 31.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP12 1BF. The average age is 52.2. 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
Terraced
£ 487,500
4 sales · Mean £ 516,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP12 1BF has low crime rates — 13 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 Inn0.9 km
- Coach And Horses Inn0.7 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 & Restaurant1.0 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
- Woodbridge0.9 km
- Melton1.2 km
- Wickham Market7.9 km
Bus Stops
- Council Offices0.2 km
- Council Offices0.2 km
- The Grove0.3 km
- The Grove0.3 km
- Jenners Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: IP121BF · Data under Open Government Licence