Area360 logo

Find postcode

Melton

Interactive map displaying Melton

About

Melton ward is located in East Suffolk, covering the village of Melton and surrounding areas. It lies near the River Deben, with Woodbridge to the northeast and Martlesham to the southeast. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing styles, from historic cottages to modern developments. Local amenities include shops, pubs, and a primary school, serving the community's daily needs.

The ward benefits from good transport links, with the A12 providing access to Ipswich and the Suffolk coast. Melton railway station offers direct services to Ipswich and Lowestoft. The area retains a rural character, with open fields and footpaths along the river. Melton is known for its sailing club and proximity to Sutton Hoo, a significant Anglo-Saxon archaeological site. The ward balances convenience with a quiet, semi-rural atmosphere.

Area overview

On average Melton has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Melton is £45,200 per year. There are 2 schools in Melton: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
11.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Melton

Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £340,000 in Melton area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,500 up to £1,445,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Melton 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 Melton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached35£493,000
Flats14£170,000
Semi-Detached20£342,500
Terraced18£252,500

10 years median price trend in Melton

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

All postcodes in Melton

IP121LF

Bury Hill

IP121NS

Hackney Terrace

IP121QZ

The Street

IP121RS

Deben Way

IP121SB

Melton Meadow Road

IP121SD

Melton Grange Road

IP121LN

Woods Lane

IP121SR

The Debenside

IP121GX

Hall Farm Road

IP121NG

Melton Road

IP121QN

St Audrys Park Road

IP136DH

Lower Road

IP121BF

Old Malting Approach

IP121JF

Woods Lane

IP121PB

Hall Farm Road

IP121RL

Hall Farm Close

IP121TQ

Calder Road

IP121BJ

New Quay Lane

IP121BL

New Quay Lane

IP121NJ

Melton Hill

IP121PQ

Woods Lane

IP121QA

St Andrew's Close

IP121JT

Norman Close

IP121FS

Deben Meadows

IP121PA

Daines Lane

IP121PS

Station Road

IP121RE

Jenners Close

IP121EZ

The Grove

IP121QE

Station Road

IP121SG

Aspen Close

IP121GP

Burrows Road

IP121FG

Bentham Lane

IP121NN

Hackney Terrace

IP121NF

Adams Close

IP121NY

Melton Road

IP121RG

Friars Court

IP121TB

Wilford Bridge Road

IP121FN

Old Malting Approach

IP121TL

Thomas Churchyard Close

IP121RP

Hall Farm Road

IP121TR

Adams Close

IP121EY

Pytches Road

IP121LY

Lodge Farm Lane

IP121QF

St Audrys Road

IP121RN

Churchman Close

IP121TS

Cale Road

IP121FL

Old Malting Approach

IP121LL

Valley Farm Road

IP121NT

Melton Road

IP121NZ

Melton Road

IP121PZ

St Andrew's Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.