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About

Deben ward encompasses the village of Waldringfield along the River Deben, with surrounding farmland and residential areas. The riverfront provides a focal point for local boating and walking activities, with a sailing club and public house situated there. The area maintains a quiet, semi-rural character despite its proximity to Ipswich, with a mix of older cottages and newer housing developments.

The landscape is defined by the tidal Deben estuary, with saltmarshes and mudflats that are significant for birdlife. Agricultural land, primarily arable, stretches inland from the river valley. The ward's community is centred around the village amenities, with the river itself being integral to local identity and recreational use.

Area overview

On average Deben has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Deben is £58,278 per year. There are 4 schools in Deben: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Deben is home to around 5,750 people, with a population density of about 52.9 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
8.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Deben Population
5,750
Population density
52.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.09(-55%)
Other crime
7.13(+257%)
Other theft
2.78(-50%)
Burglary
2.78(0%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.43(-62%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,058
87.95%
Other White
123
2.14%
Caribbean
70
1.22%
African
62
1.08%
Other Asian
59
1.03%
Total population: 5,751

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,525
30.86%
Level 3 (A level)
946
19.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
796
16.11%
No qualifications
730
14.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
464
9.39%
Total 16+ residents: 4,942

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
937
45.77%
Owns with a mortgage
470
22.96%
Private landlord or letting agency
273
13.34%
Other forms of private rent
187
9.14%
Other social rented
156
7.62%
Total households: 2,047

Property prices in Deben

Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £418,000 in Deben area, with individual transactions ranging from £198,000 up to £780,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Deben in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Deben over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached26£477,000
Semi-Detached19£295,000
Terraced2£238,750

10 years median price trend in Deben

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Deben.

All postcodes in Deben

IP122PW

Eyke Road

IP123DH

Wilford Bridge

IP123LG

Hayhall Cottages

IP123SF

Shannon Heights

IP122RS

Hollesley Road

IP123AR

School Road

IP123EA

Woodbridge Road

IP123EX

Deben

IP123NL

Deben

IP123QG

Deben

IP123HP

Deben

IP123BB

Hollesley Road

IP123JL

Methersgate

IP123TN

Easton Road

IP123HS

Bussock Lane

IP123RG

School Lane

IP123BZ

Watson Way

IP122RP

Hollesley Road

IP123AE

Deben

IP123BY

Red Rose Close

IP123DZ

Main Road

IP123HF

Heath Drive

IP123LZ

Otley Road

IP123QE

Deben

IP123RY

Bushy Lane

IP123JD

Deben

IP123LA

Woodbridge Walk

IP123DG

Red Rose Close

IP123ES

Woodbridge Road

IP123NE

Heath Road

IP123QR

Woodbridge Road

IP123QW

Oak Tree Close

IP123TA

Friston Road

IP123EY

The Street

IP122PN

Eyke Road

IP122QW

The Street

IP123EF

Main Road

IP123LB

Melton Road

IP122PZ

School Lane

IP123DQ

Hollesley Road

IP123FA

The Meadows

IP123FE

Martello Close

IP123NT

Church Lane

IP123JE

Deben

IP123DB

Mill Lane

IP123LL

Mill Lane

IP122QQ

Myrtle Cottages

IP123AA

Dock Road

IP123BN

The Street

IP122PL

St Edmunds Close

IP123BA

Farm Cottage

IP123EP

Alderton Road

IP123HH

Church Lane

IP123JH

Fen Meadow

IP123JW

Deben

IP123LD

Boyton Road

IP123TF

Heath Road

IP123NH

Deben

IP123PE

The Street

IP122PP

Orford Road

IP123DL

Sutton Road

IP123HA

The Square

IP123TT

Chequer Field

IP123BS

The Knoll

IP123LW

The Street

IP123JS

Rectory Road

IP123RW

Swallows Close

IP123ND

Bussock Lane

IP122QH

Church Farm Bungalows

IP123AJ

The Street

IP123AP

East Lane

IP123FD

Methersgate Hall Drive

IP123NF

Tangham Cottages

IP123RA

Fox Hill

IP122RX

Woodbridge Road

IP123AH

The Street

IP123TR

Greenways

IP122QE

Ufford Road

IP123DA

Mill Hoo

IP123DD

Cavell Close

IP123TU

Thorn Walk

IP123TX

Hatchley Close

IP123LF

Deben

IP123QL

Gorselands

IP123RU

Bushy Lane

IP123TE

Deben Lane

IP123HN

Sandy Lane

IP123QJ

Mallard Way

IP123RD

Fox Hill

IP122QX

The Street

IP123AW

Ferry Road

IP123DP

The Walks

IP123QU

The Street

IP123JZ

Oak Hill

IP123LH

Mill Lane

IP122PF

Orford Road

IP122SL

Deben

IP123DR

Haddon Approach

IP123NS

The Clumps

IP123QY

Stebbings Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.