Postcode Analysis East Suffolk, East of England

THE SANDLINGS, IP12 4UE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE SANDLINGS, IP12 4UE.

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Population

314

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 51,300 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IP12 4UE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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5/10
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8/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. IP12 4UE's low deprivation rank, 61% ownership, and £332k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 15.9% year-on-year.

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

IP12 4UE is a sought-after residential area on The Sandlings, 0.2km from Martlesham in Martlesham. Administratively it sits within Martlesham & Purdis Farm ward and the Suffolk Coastal constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in IP12, IP12 4UE offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 31 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 61% 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 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £332k, down 15.9% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for IP12 4UE are sourced from Output Area E00187947 (shared with 4 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 4UE. The average age is 30.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.2%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean2.2%
Other / Mixed6.3%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 318,000

25 sales · Mean £ 309,059

Terraced

£ 305,000

15 sales · Mean £ 299,798

Detached

£ 386,497

8 sales · Mean £ 392,560

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

IP12 4UE has low crime rates — 37 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 offences33
Criminal damage and arson18
Other theft12
Public order9
Shoplifting6

school Local Schools

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Martlesham Primary Academy

Good123 pupils0.4 km
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Gorseland Primary School

Outstanding460 pupils1.1 km
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Birchwood Primary School

Outstanding206 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Boots0.6 km
  • Card Factory0.6 km
  • BP Express Shopping0.5 km
  • Roberto Ices Ltd0.9 km
  • Wickes0.4 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • KFC0.5 km
  • Lecure Catering At Martlesham Leisure Centre1.0 km
  • Lounge 251.0 km
  • Tenpin1.0 km
  • Costa Coffee0.6 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.6 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • McColls1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Michaels Kitchen0.9 km
  • Admirals Fish & Chip Shop1.0 km
  • Greggs1.0 km
  • Martlesham Pizza / Chilli And Spice0.9 km
  • J's Traditional Fish & Chip Shop0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Douglas Bader1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Woodbridge3.6 km
  • Melton5.7 km
  • Derby Road6.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Black Tiles0.2 km
  • Black Tiles0.3 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Crown Point0.5 km