Is IP12 2ER a safe place to live?

Yes, IP12 2ER is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 5 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in IP12 2ER?

The average property price in IP12 2ER is currently around £625k.

What is the population of IP12 2ER?

The population for the IP12 2ER area is approximately 402 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis East Suffolk, East of England

TUNSTALL ROAD, IP12 2ER House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TUNSTALL ROAD, IP12 2ER.

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Population

402

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 47,300 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IP12 2ER 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.

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10/10

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6/10

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1/10

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8/10

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3/10

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9/10

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1/10

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7/10

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2/10

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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. IP12 2ER's low deprivation rank, 73% ownership, and £625k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP12 2ER is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Tunstall Road, 0.2km from Iken in East Suffolk. Administratively it sits within Rendlesham & Orford ward and the Suffolk Coastal constituency.

For serious buyers, IP12 2ER is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 73% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £625k.

Census 2021 statistics for IP12 2ER are sourced from Output Area E00187866 (shared with 48 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 2ER. The average age is 48.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.0%

Asian / British Asian0.3%

Black / African / Caribbean0.3%

Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

55%Active

FT: 38%

Unemployed: 2%

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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 625,000

2 sales · Mean £ 625,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

IP12 2ER has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary1

Other theft1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Saxmundham7.7 km
Wickham Market8.6 km
Darsham13.7 km