IP5 3SR is a well-regarded residential area on Valiant Road, 0.3km from Martlesham Heath in Martlesham Heath. Administratively it sits within Martlesham & Purdis Farm ward and the Suffolk Coastal constituency.
For renters and young professionals, IP5 3SR offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 98 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £370k, down 0.7% 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 IP5 3SR are sourced from Output Area E00153948 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VALIANT ROAD, IP5 3SR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VALIANT ROAD, IP5 3SR.
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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
A sought-after, premium postcode. IP5 3SR's low deprivation rank, 56% ownership, and £370k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £370k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP5 3SR. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 370,000
4 sales · Mean £ 373,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around IP5 3SR is above average at 98 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other crime. 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- Boots0.5 km
- Card Factory0.5 km
- W H Smith0.6 km
- BP Express Shopping0.5 km
- Roberto Ices Ltd0.7 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- KFC0.5 km
- Lecure Catering At Martlesham Leisure Centre0.4 km
- Lounge 250.8 km
- Tenpin0.4 km
- Costa Coffee0.5 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.5 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
- Woodbridge4.5 km
- Derby Road6.2 km
- Melton6.6 km
Bus Stops
- Valiant Road0.2 km
- Valiant Road0.2 km
- Parkers Place0.3 km
- Parkers Place0.3 km
- Eagle Way0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: IP53SR · Data under Open Government Licence