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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

IP91AA

Hillside Cottages

IP91JP

Boatyard Cottages

IP91RW

Kitchener Way

IP91FG

Truscott Way

IP92SJ

Church Road

IP91HN

Bylam Lane

IP91QS

Gate Farm Road

IP92NB

Green Lane

IP92TF

Lewis Lane

IP91DD

Brick Kiln Road

IP91JJ

Pin Mill Road

IP91JY

Berners Lane

IP91QP

Old School House

IP92QF

Hyams Lane

IP92TT

Hapenny Drive

IP91DP

Main Road

IP91RP

Lower Harlings

IP92FW

Page Close

IP92NQ

Samford Court

IP92PL

Latimer Cottage

IP91EB

Main Road

IP91QN

Queen Victoria Drive

IP92NZ

Stutton Lane

IP92SY

Alton Hall Lane

IP92FU

Orwell

IP92NG

Back Lane

Data Sources

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