Postcode IP12 2SS is located in a rural village, within the Rendlesham & Orford ward of East Suffolk in the East of England region, and forms part of the Rendlesham, Orford & Hollesley area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Rendlesham, Orford & Hollesley is £58,278 per year. The nearest station is Wickham Market, about 6.7 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Castle Green.
Rendlesham, Orford & Hollesley has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,287 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.
Rendlesham, Orford & Hollesley has a low crime rate, with approximately 33 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 29.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Rendlesham, Orford & Hollesley is £58,278 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near IP12 2SS.
Rendlesham, Orford & Hollesley near IP12 2SS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wickham Market located about 6.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Castle Green | Small | Walking directions to Castle Green |
Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 (about £261 per square foot) in Rendlesham & Orford area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £3,000,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £415,000 | £280 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £310,000 | £261 |
| Terraced | 17 | £232,000 | £254 |
| Flats | 7 | £140,000 | £268 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £320,000 | £147,500 | £214,000 | £242,500 |
| 2017 | £348,000 | £128,500 | £215,000 | £222,000 |
| 2018 | £375,000 | £136,500 | £238,600 | £235,000 |
| 2019 | £350,000 | £138,000 | £239,995 | £250,000 |
| 2020 | £435,000 | £162,500 | £265,000 | £295,000 |
| 2021 | £400,000 | £148,000 | £271,000 | £307,498 |
| 2022 | £430,000 | £170,000 | £272,000 | £295,000 |
| 2023 | £435,000 | £161,500 | £265,000 | £245,000 |
| 2024 | £424,995 | £140,000 | £265,000 | £250,000 |
| 2025 | £400,000 | £140,000 | £310,000 | £240,000 |
| 2026 | £462,500 | £297,500 | £308,000 | £215,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £226 | £223 | £176 | £246 |
| 2017 | £221 | £155 | £191 | £193 |
| 2018 | £267 | £197 | £216 | £291 |
| 2019 | £246 | £196 | £235 | £264 |
| 2020 | £277 | £216 | £272 | £376 |
| 2021 | £264 | £223 | £233 | £237 |
| 2022 | £282 | £227 | £285 | £344 |
| 2023 | £306 | £211 | £246 | £289 |
| 2024 | £353 | £225 | £262 | £310 |
| 2025 | £319 | £260 | £314 | £257 |
| 2026 | £259 | £368 | £251 | £281 |
There were 15 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP12 2SS.
In the IP12 2SS postcode area, located within Rendlesham, Orford & Hollesley, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Orford Church of England Primary School and Nursery | Academy converter | N/A |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP12 2SS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Orford General Store | Front Street, East Suffolk, IP12 2LN | Walking directions to Orford General 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.
Elected local representatives for IP12 2SS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Tim Wilson
Rendlesham & Orford - Elected 4 May 2023
Jenny Riddell-Carpenter
Suffolk Coastal - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around IP12 2SS records about 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, other crime and burglary.
The median sale price around IP12 2SS in Rendlesham, Orford & Hollesley is £310,000 (about £261 per square foot) based on 75 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There is 1 school close to IP12 2SS, including Orford Church of England Primary School and Nursery. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
IP12 2SS scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,287 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Suffolk Coastal covering IP12 2SS is Jenny Riddell-Carpenter (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Tim Wilson (Green Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.