Postcode Analysis East Suffolk, East of England

THE STREET, IP12 1PR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE STREET, IP12 1PR.

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Population

208

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 45,200 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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3/10
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4/10
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8/10
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4/10
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6/10
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9/10
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5/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 57% owner-occupation and average age 50, IP12 1PR has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £92k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

IP12 1PR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Street in Melton. Administratively it sits within Melton ward and the Suffolk Coastal constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £92k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for IP12 1PR are sourced from Output Area E00153960 (shared with 9 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 1PR. The average age is 49.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 92,500

1 sales · Mean £ 92,500

Semi-Detached

£ 360,000

1 sales · Mean £ 360,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

IP12 1PR has low crime rates — 24 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 offences25
Criminal damage and arson5
Public order4
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour3

school Local Schools

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Melton Primary School

Good168 pupils0.3 km
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Woodbridge Primary School

Good207 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • John Grose Garage & Spar Shop0.9 km
  • Melton Produce Ltd0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Coach And Horses Inn0.5 km
  • Deben Bar Private Members Club0.4 km
  • Melton Bowls Club0.4 km
  • Wilford Bridge Inn0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Honey + Harvey0.4 km
  • Deben Cafe0.4 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • McColls0.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Melton Fish Bar Ltd0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Melton0.5 km
  • Woodbridge2.1 km
  • Wickham Market6.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Chapel0.1 km
  • Chapel0.1 km
  • St Andrews Place0.1 km
  • St Andrews Place0.1 km
  • Council Houses0.3 km