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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 33 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
33
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
12.7(-60%)
Other crime
8.52(+335%)
Burglary
2.78(0%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.61(-59%)
Public order
2.09(-59%)
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 58 recent sales, the median property price is £357,500 in Deben area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £1,250,000.

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
Detached28£467,000
Semi-Detached26£280,000
Terraced4£245,000

10 years median price trend in Deben

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

All postcodes in Deben

IP122QX

The Street

IP123RA

Fox Hill

IP123HF

Heath Drive

IP123NB

Heath Road

IP123RS

Bussock Lane

IP123LD

Boyton Road

IP123JS

Rectory Road

IP123NF

Tangham Cottages

IP123EZ

Barracks Row

IP123LE

Heath Road

IP123PB

The Street

IP122PL

St Edmunds Close

IP123EP

Alderton Road

IP123QN

Willoughby Rise

IP123BW

The Street

IP122SP

Cracks Lane

IP123NZ

Church Road

IP123AJ

The Street

IP122QU

The Street

IP122SB

Sheepdrift Road

IP123DB

Mill Lane

IP123HL

Old Post Office Lane

IP123QW

Oak Tree Close

IP122RP

Hollesley Road

IP123AT

Ferry Road

IP123BX

Hollesley Road

IP123LN

Mill Lane

IP123LZ

Otley Road

IP122PG

Common Lane

IP123LA

Woodbridge Walk

IP123AQ

Ramsholt Road

IP123QL

Gorselands

IP123ED

Old Post Office Lane

IP123EE

Main Road

IP122QQ

Myrtle Cottages

IP122QT

Church Lane

IP123LR

Deben

IP123TB

Ipswich Close

IP123EA

Woodbridge Road

IP122PT

Orford Road

IP123LQ

Deben

IP123TL

Otley Road

IP123EU

New Houses

IP123RE

School Lane

IP123DL

Sutton Road

IP123NE

Heath Road

IP123DP

The Walks

IP123NS

The Clumps

IP122QA

Summer Lane

IP123RP

Coronation Avenue

IP123TJ

Shotley Mews

IP122PH

The Street

IP123NG

The Clumps

IP123BG

Coastguard Cottages

IP123SF

Shannon Heights

IP123EX

Deben

IP122RU

Hollesley Road

IP123JD

Deben

IP123AW

Ferry Road

IP123JL

Methersgate

IP123AS

Ferry Road

IP123NH

Deben

IP123JR

Deben

IP123AU

Ferry Road

IP123PP

Orford Road

IP123EW

Woodbridge Road

IP123HN

Sandy Lane

IP123LU

Rock Barracks

IP123HD

Hollesley Road

IP123BF

Deben

IP123FD

Methersgate Hall Drive

IP123BD

Deben

IP123AL

The Manor House Estate

IP123EN

Sutton Road

IP122SY

White Womans Lane

IP123QB

Deben

IP123DH

Wilford Bridge

IP123DT

Church Road

IP123HB

Villa Hill

IP123DR

Haddon Approach

IP123QZ

Stebbings Lane

IP123QD

Low Corner

IP123HP

Deben

IP123RU

Bushy Lane

IP123BB

Hollesley Road

IP123DU

Main Road

IP122RX

Woodbridge Road

IP123AR

School Road

IP123ES

Woodbridge Road

IP123NQ

Hollesley Road

IP122QD

Ufford Road

IP122RR

Hollesley Road

IP123HU

Deben

IP122PX

School Lane

IP123DX

Main Road

IP123RT

Bushy Lane

IP122PW

Eyke Road

IP123RY

Bushy Lane

IP122SA

William Close

IP123JQ

Old Post Office Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.