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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

IP91DZ

Main Road

IP91EA

Main Road

IP91EF

Main Road

IP91EG

Wades Lane

IP91HH

Chesapeake Close

IP91HL

Bylam Lane

IP91HT

Church Road

IP91JG

Tomline Cottages

IP91JQ

Bridge Cottages

IP91LR

Ganges

IP91QE

Lower Harlings

IP91AQ

Orwell

IP91BD

Harkstead Lane

IP91DB

Ling's Lane

IP91EE

Shotley Road

IP91EX

Frogs Alley

IP92FN

Orwell

IP92PD

The Close

IP92TB

Manor Lane

IP91ES

Church Walk

IP91HJ

Lings Lane

IP91JS

Rose Cottage

IP91JU

Hill Farm Lane

IP91LZ

Garden Close

IP91RN

Kitchener Way

IP91AP

Mannings Lane

IP91EJ

Wade's Lane

IP91JF

Pin Mill Road

IP91JR

Coastguard Cottages

IP92PQ

Church Hill

IP91FD

King Edward Vii Drive

IP91QD

Caledonia Road

IP92QP

Church Hill

IP92RP

Primrose Hill

IP91BG

Nursery Lane

IP91PJ

Rose Farm Caravan Site

IP92NS

Cox Hall Road

IP92SB

Holbrook Road

IP92SU

Holly Lane

IP91AB

Freston Hill

IP91HW

Richardsons Lane

IP91JB

Wendy Close

IP92NJ

School Road

IP92NN

Ipswich Road

IP92QX

Council Houses

IP92RS

Bentley Lane

IP91AR

Main Road

IP92NU

White Horse Hill

IP91ND

Kingsland

IP91NT

East View Terrace

IP91RJ

Ganges Road

IP92NT

White Horse Cottages

IP92RA

Harkstead Road

IP92TS

Hapenny Field

IP91JT

Pinmill Road

IP92NH

Lemons Hill

IP91BJ

Ipswich Road

IP91ED

Shotley Road

IP91JD

Pin Mill Road

IP91LQ

The Street

IP92FE

Crepping Hall Drive

IP92GZ

Caxton Close

IP92LZ

Church Road

IP92NR

Little Orchard

IP91AN

Mannings Lane

IP92PP

Clench Road

IP91EH

Wades Lane

IP92ND

Chedworth Place

IP92QA

Shepherds Lane

IP91AD

Orwell

IP91DU

Woodlands

IP91DY

Main Road

IP91PG

Styngham Cottages

IP91RT

Baker Road

IP92PS

Woodlands Road

IP92PU

Woodlands Corner

IP92PY

Clifton Wood

IP92RU

Holbrook Road

IP91AG

Orwell

IP91DR

Mill Lane

IP92EJ

Orwell

IP92GA

Berners Field

IP92NA

Church Road

IP92PE

Glebe Close

IP92PT

The Street

IP92QJ

Heathfield Road

IP92TE

Manningtree Road

IP92TG

Manningtree Road

IP91AS

Orwell

IP92AQ

School Close

IP92PH

Ipswich Road

IP92QE

Five Acres

IP92QN

Church Hill

IP92SG

Stutton Close

IP92BF

Fredericks Close

IP92QG

Stour

IP92SP

Cattsfield

IP92FS

Baytree Way

IP92SR

Manningtree Road

IP92WE

Pettwood Gardens

Data Sources

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