Postcode IP12 1NU is located in a rural village, within the Melton ward of East Suffolk in the East of England region, and forms part of the Wickham Market & Melton area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 33.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Wickham Market & Melton is £45,200 per year. The nearest station is Melton (Suffolk) located about 1.1 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Houchell's Field.
Wickham Market & Melton has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,681 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 16% least deprived areas in England.
Wickham Market & Melton has a very low crime rate, with approximately 33.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 47.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Wickham Market & Melton is £45,200 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 296 ft away from IP12 1NU.
Wickham Market & Melton near IP12 1NU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Melton (Suffolk) located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Houchell's Field | Small | Walking directions to Houchell's Field |
| 0.2 mi | Beresford Drive Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Beresford Drive Play Area |
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 35 | £493,000 |
| Flats | 14 | £170,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £342,500 |
| Terraced | 18 | £252,500 |
10 year median price trend in Melton
In the IP12 1NU postcode area, located within Wickham Market & Melton, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP12 1NU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Warwick Convenience Store | East Suffolk, IP12 1LP | Walking directions to Warwick Convenience Store |
Annual council tax rates for East Suffolk district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.