IP5 3PL is a well-regarded residential area located 0.3km from Martlesham Heath in Martlesham Heath. Administratively it sits within Martlesham & Purdis Farm ward and the Suffolk Coastal constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 IP5 3PL are sourced from Output Area E00153948 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IP5 3PL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IP5 3PL.
241
46
£ 51,300 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, IP5 3PL combines high owner-occupation (56%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP5 3PL. The average age is 46.3. 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)
Crime around IP5 3PL is moderate at 67 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other crime and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Birchwood Primary School
Gorseland Primary School
Martlesham Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Boots0.6 km
- Card Factory0.6 km
- W H Smith0.6 km
- BP Express Shopping0.6 km
- Roberto Ices Ltd0.8 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- KFC0.6 km
- Lecure Catering At Martlesham Leisure Centre0.4 km
- Lounge 250.8 km
- Tenpin0.4 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.6 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- McColls0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Michaels Kitchen0.7 km
- Admirals Fish & Chip Shop0.1 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- Martlesham Pizza / Chilli And Spice0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Douglas Bader0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Woodbridge4.6 km
- Derby Road6.2 km
- Melton6.6 km
Bus Stops
- Valiant Road0.1 km
- Valiant Road0.2 km
- Parkers Place0.3 km
- Eagle Way0.3 km
- Parkers Place0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: IP53PL · Data under Open Government Licence