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Shotley Peninsula

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About

The Shotley Peninsula is a rural area extending between the estuaries of the Stour and Orwell rivers. Its landscape is characterised by farmland, small villages, and stretches of coastline with views across the water to Harwich and Felixstowe. The area includes the settlements of Shotley, Chelmondiston, and Woolverstone, with a network of quiet lanes connecting them.

The peninsula is known for its maritime history, with a former naval training base at HMS Ganges. The tip of the peninsula at Shotley Gate offers a public footpath along the river walls, where the two major estuaries meet. Ferry services connect the area to Harwich and Felixstowe from the pier at Shotley.

Area overview

On average Shotley Peninsula has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Shotley Peninsula is £58,352 per year. There are 8 schools in Shotley Peninsula: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Shotley Peninsula is home to around 7,597 people, with a population density of about 131.4 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
26
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
9.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Shotley Peninsula Population
7,597
Population density
131.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.29(-57%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.13(-56%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.34(-32%)
Other theft
2.63(-53%)
Public order
2.24(-57%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,099
93.48%
Other White
152
2%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
44
0.58%
African
43
0.57%
White and Asian (mixed)
43
0.57%
Total population: 7,594

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,149
34.02%
Level 3 (A level)
1,105
17.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
992
15.71%
No qualifications
988
15.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
555
8.79%
Total 16+ residents: 6,316

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,511
46.65%
Owns with a mortgage
896
27.66%
Private landlord or letting agency
341
10.53%
Social rents from council
249
7.69%
Other forms of private rent
124
3.83%
Total households: 3,239

Property prices in Shotley Peninsula

Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £335,500 in Shotley Peninsula area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £1,150,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Shotley Peninsula 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 Shotley Peninsula over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached40£449,000
Flats4£259,000
Semi-Detached31£315,000
Terraced12£269,500

10 years median price trend in Shotley Peninsula

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

All postcodes in Shotley Peninsula

IP92FP

Back Lane

IP91DS

Main Road

IP91HY

Rectory Field

IP91QB

Broadwater Gardens

IP92RB

New Lane

IP91BF

Berners Yard

IP91DG

Church Lane

IP91EL

Brickfield Terrace

IP91QH

Gate Farm Road

IP92FT

Laurel Close

IP92SH

Crowe Hall Lane

IP92ST

Woodfield Lane

IP91PA

Tudor Close

IP91PL

Main Road

IP92PA

Vale Lane

IP92TQ

Manningtree Road

IP91AZ

Berners Lane

IP91BP

Holbrook Road

IP91DW

Orwell

IP91EZ

Main Road

IP92RG

Harkstead Road

IP91FJ

Hawkes Drive

IP91HZ

Hollow Lane

IP92QW

Church Hill

IP92SF

Wheelwrights Close

IP92SS

Bentley Lane

IP91LP

Shop Corner

IP91QA

Estuary Crescent

IP91RL

Blake Avenue

IP92LU

Orwell

IP92RZ

Larksfield Road

IP92SX

Bentley Lane

IP91AH

Freston Hill

IP91BE

Harkstead Lane

IP91BS

Walnut Tree Lane

IP91LX

The Street

IP91NU

Hervey Terrace

IP91NZ

Great Harlings

IP92PJ

Ipswich Road

IP92PW

Woodlands Lane

IP91JL

Orwell Rise

IP91AX

Main Road

IP91BU

Church Lane Corner

IP91HA

Rence Park Cottages

IP91PQ

The Street

IP92LX

The Heath

IP92PZ

East Row

IP92QU

Holbrook Gardens

IP91BL

River View Road

IP92LY

Church Road

IP91DT

Woodlands

IP91LG

The Street

IP91NG

Salisbury Villas

IP91PW

Ganges

IP92RJ

Moorings Cottages

IP92RY

Holbrook Road

IP91EW

Wades Lane

IP91PP

Main Road

IP91PU

Bristol Hill

IP92RW

Coachmans Paddock

IP91DA

Lower Road

IP91LE

Gayford Terrace

IP91NH

The Street

IP91PB

Rose Court

IP91QR

King Edward Vii Drive

IP92NY

Jimmy's Lane

IP91AT

Orwell

IP91BH

Brick Kiln Road

IP91DQ

Orwell

IP91DX

Main Road

IP91QF

Stourside

IP92SD

Church Field Road

IP91FL

Spalding Way

IP91JE

Pin Mill Road

IP91RQ

Lower Harlings

IP92NW

Orwell

IP92PG

Broomhill

IP92TN

Fison Place

IP91PN

Main Road

IP91DF

Brick Kiln Road

IP91EY

Boot Drift Cottages

IP91LD

The Street

IP92RX

Holbrook Road

IP92QL

Reade Road

IP92SN

Alton Hall Lane

IP91BZ

Stour

IP91DE

Rectory Road

IP91NL

Barrack Row

IP92QR

Ipswich Road

IP92RD

New Lane

IP91HS

Church Road

IP91LN

The Street

IP91NA

The Street

IP91NY

Great Harlings

IP91PH

Rose Farm Cottages

IP92RF

Harkstead Road

IP91AE

Freston Street

IP91DN

Church Walk

IP91JW

Pinmill Road

IP92BG

Denmark Gardens

Data Sources

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