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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

IP123AT

Ferry Road

IP123EE

Main Road

IP123JR

Deben

IP122RR

Hollesley Road

IP123AU

Ferry Road

IP123DS

The Pastures

IP123EU

New Houses

IP123LE

Heath Road

IP123NQ

Hollesley Road

IP122PQ

Common Lane

IP123AL

The Manor House Estate

IP123AX

Ferry Road

IP123ER

Alderton Road

IP122QR

The Street

IP122QS

Church Lane

IP122SY

White Womans Lane

IP123AS

Ferry Road

IP123EG

Wood Hall Drive

IP123RB

Parsons Hill

IP122QB

Ufford Road

IP123LS

Dairy Close

IP123JX

Grove Road

IP123TQ

Framlingham Close

IP122PJ

Church Lane

IP122QN

The Street

IP123AG

Ramsholt Road

IP123DN

Sutton Road

IP123LP

Cottons Acre

IP123TS

Firebrass Lane

IP123TY

Broxtead Close

IP123JY

Oak Hill

IP122PT

Orford Road

IP123BG

Coastguard Cottages

IP123DT

Church Road

IP123DU

Main Road

IP123HW

Sandy Lane

IP123JG

Old Post Office Lane

IP123QD

Low Corner

IP122FP

Deben

IP122RU

Hollesley Road

IP122SP

Cracks Lane

IP123AY

Ferry Road

IP123FF

Manor Farm Gardens

IP123LU

Rock Barracks

IP123BD

Deben

IP123ET

The Street

IP123JJ

Methersgate Hall Drive

IP123PZ

Mill Lane

IP122QU

The Street

IP123HT

Deben

IP122RT

Sandy Lane

IP123LJ

Mill Lane

Data Sources

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