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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

IP122SJ

Staverton Close

IP123EH

Deben

IP123TZ

Mear Close

IP122QG

The Street

IP123EN

Sutton Road

IP123TP

Greenways

IP122RY

Butley Road

IP123BE

Buckanay Lane

IP123BH

Deben

IP123DE

Shottisham Road

IP123QZ

Stebbings Lane

IP123RL

Alderton Road

IP122QL

The Street

IP123HL

Old Post Office Lane

IP123JT

Acorn Rise

IP123NU

Short Walk

IP123QB

Deben

IP123RJ

Alderton Road

IP122SA

William Close

IP123BX

Hollesley Road

IP123DJ

Sutton Hoo

IP123NY

High Houses

IP123QF

High Corner

IP123QP

Moorlands

IP123AD

Church Road

IP123HB

Villa Hill

IP123LR

Deben

IP123RT

Bushy Lane

IP122QA

Summer Lane

IP123BF

Deben

IP123NN

Deben

IP123PD

The Street

IP123RQ

Alderton Road

IP122PU

Orford Road

IP122PG

Common Lane

IP123EQ

Sutton Street

IP123AB

Dock Road

IP123AQ

Ramsholt Road

IP123TD

Easton Road

IP122RH

Common Lane

IP123BW

The Street

IP123DW

Sutton Road

IP123HU

Deben

IP123RS

Bussock Lane

IP123FB

Beach Lane

IP122PH

The Street

IP123HG

Church Lane

IP123PA

Mill Lane

IP123TB

Ipswich Close

IP123DY

Main Road

IP123ED

Old Post Office Lane

IP123LN

Mill Lane

IP123RR

Lodge Road

IP123TH

Yoxford Mews

IP123AF

Deben

IP123JU

Pightles Lane

IP123LQ

Deben

IP123RE

School Lane

IP123RF

School Lane

IP123TG

Heath Road

IP123NR

Deben

IP122QD

Ufford Road

IP122SQ

Oaktree Drive

IP123BU

Beach Lane

IP123HD

Hollesley Road

IP123TL

Otley Road

IP122PS

Orford Road

IP122PY

School Lane

IP123EW

Woodbridge Road

IP123PP

Orford Road

IP123RP

Coronation Avenue

IP123HJ

Church Lane

IP123NG

The Clumps

IP123EZ

Barracks Row

IP123NB

Heath Road

IP123QS

Duck Corner

IP122QF

Low Road

IP123NA

Poplar Farm Cottages

IP123NZ

Church Road

IP123QN

Willoughby Rise

IP123TJ

Shotley Mews

IP122PX

School Lane

IP123NJ

Deben

IP123NP

The Clumps

IP123RN

Lodge Road

IP123JQ

Old Post Office Lane

IP122QT

Church Lane

IP122SB

Sheepdrift Road

IP123BT

Deben

IP122QP

School Cottages

IP123QX

Tower Hill Road

IP123QA

Mill Lane

IP123RH

Alderton Road

IP123EJ

Main Road

IP122PR

Sandy Lane

IP123AN

Red House Farm Lane

IP123BL

The Street

IP123DX

Main Road

IP123HE

Hollesley Road

IP123PB

The Street

Data Sources

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