IP12 1BL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Old Maltings Approach, 0.7km from Mill Hills in Woodbridge. Administratively it sits within Melton ward and the Suffolk Coastal constituency.
For renters and young professionals, IP12 1BL offers 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 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for IP12 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00187881 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OLD MALTINGS APPROACH, IP12 1BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD MALTINGS APPROACH, IP12 1BL.
177
52
£ 45,200 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP12 1BL 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
IP12 1BL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 50% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 1BL. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP12 1BL has low crime rates — 7 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
Melton Primary School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Woodbridge
Farlingaye High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- M&Co0.8 km
- Woodbridge Tide Mill Trust0.9 km
- Adnams Wine Cellar & Kitchen Store1.0 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
- COOK0.6 km
- + 16 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Crown Hotel0.8 km
- Hill House Hall0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- A Listers0.8 km
- Angel Inn0.9 km
- Coach And Horses Inn0.6 km
- Deben Bar Private Members Club0.7 km
- Kings Head Inn0.9 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- St John's Church (events)0.6 km
- Bistro@47a0.6 km
- Blue Salt1.0 km
- Castle Kitchen0.8 km
- Christine's Patisserie & Sucoca0.6 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- McColls0.8 km
- East Of England Co Op0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- The Sandwich Shop0.8 km
- Wok It0.9 km
- Yildiz 2019 Ltd0.9 km
- Woodbridge Zorbas Pizzeria1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Woodbridge1.0 km
- Melton1.1 km
- Wickham Market7.8 km
Bus Stops
- Council Offices0.3 km
- Council Offices0.3 km
- Jenners Close0.3 km
- Jenners Close0.3 km
- The Grove0.4 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: IP121BL · Data under Open Government Licence