Postcode insights

IP12 4LF

Prentices Lane

Woodbridge

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Detailed insights for IP12 4LF

Overview

Postcode IP12 4LF is located in an urban city, within the Woodbridge ward of East Suffolk in the East of England region, and forms part of the Woodbridge area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 52.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Woodbridge is £55,290 per year. The nearest station is Woodbridge, about 1 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Houchell's Field.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
7.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Woodbridge has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,335 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Woodbridge has an average crime rate, with approximately 52.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.9%

Approximately 7.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Woodbridge is £55,290 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 217 ft away from IP12 4LF.

Flood risk

No risk

Woodbridge near IP12 4LF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Woodbridge located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for IP12 4LF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miHouchell's FieldSmallWalking directions to Houchell's Field

Area Profile

Population
283
Population density
335.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.57(-16%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.02(+11%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.51(-52%)
Public order
4.51(-12%)
Shoplifting
4.51(-34%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
269
95.39%
Other White
7
2.48%
Bangladeshi
4
1.42%
Indian
1
0.35%
Other Asian
1
0.35%
Total population: 282

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
77
31.17%
Level 3 (A level)
46
18.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
17%
No qualifications
37
14.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
7.69%
Total 16+ residents: 247

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
75
59.52%
Owns with a mortgage
35
27.78%
Other social rented
8
6.35%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
3.97%
Social rents from council
2
1.59%
Total households: 126

Property prices in Woodbridge

Median price£365,000
Price per sq ft£380
Sales (last 12 months)149
Typical range (middle 50%)£264K – £525K

Based on 149 recent sales, the median property price is £365,000 (about £380 per square foot) in Woodbridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £1,992,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Woodbridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached48£522,500£428
Semi-Detached25£360,000£390
Terraced46£339,000£402
Flats30£170,000£319

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Woodbridge

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Woodbridge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£415,000£185,000£310,000£218,750
2017£435,000£187,500£313,000£274,113
2018£505,000£190,000£315,000£287,500
2019£395,000£196,500£332,500£282,500
2020£515,000£173,500£305,000£285,000
2021£550,000£198,000£398,000£325,000
2022£547,780£170,000£450,000£326,500
2023£560,000£180,000£380,000£345,750
2024£582,500£172,500£432,500£346,250
2025£535,000£165,000£338,750£370,000
2026£520,000£208,000£375,500£310,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Woodbridge.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Woodbridge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£300£285£308£314
2017£340£310£296£299
2018£389£324£331£315
2019£357£301£317£335
2020£366£273£303£309
2021£396£329£381£373
2022£428£312£404£401
2023£458£307£426£413
2024£492£291£432£395
2025£433£317£359£398
2026£448£318£385£367
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Woodbridge.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Woodbridge in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP12 4LF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP12 4LF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Feb 2026The Cedars, Prentices Lane, Woodbridge, IP12 4LFDetachedFreehold£590,000
17 Dec 2025Around The Bend, Prentices Lane, Woodbridge, IP12 4LFDetachedFreehold£399,000
15 Dec 202511, Prentices Lane, Woodbridge, IP12 4LFDetachedFreehold£520,000
04 Mar 202627, Hasketon Road, Woodbridge, IP12 4LDDetachedFreehold£635,000
10 Apr 20257, Manor Road, Woodbridge, IP13 6HYSemi-DetachedFreehold£150,000

Schools

In the IP12 4LF postcode area, located within Woodbridge, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for IP12 4LF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryFarlingaye High SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Mary's Church of England Primary School, WoodbridgeAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miNot applicableWoodbridge SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP12 4LF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for IP12 4LF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSelect / Deli 2 GoGrove Road, East Suffolk, IP12 4LQWalking directions to Select / Deli 2 Go
0.1 miLittle WaitroseGrove Road, East Suffolk, IP12 4LHWalking directions to Little Waitrose
0.3 miCo-op FoodHasketon Road, East Suffolk, IP12 4JTWalking directions to Co-op Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for East Suffolk district (2025-26).

Band A£1,482
Band B£1,729
Band C£1,975
Band D£2,222
Band E£2,716
Band F£3,210
Band G£3,704
Band H£4,445

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for IP12 4LF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ruth Leach

Woodbridge - Elected 27 Feb 2025

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Jenny Riddell-Carpenter

Suffolk Coastal - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictEast SuffolkE07000244
Parliamentary ConstituencySuffolk CoastalE14001530
WardWoodbridgeE05015553
ParishWoodbridgeE04013249
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)WoodbridgeE02006294
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)East Suffolk 022BE01030185
Police ForceSuffolk
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about IP12 4LF

Is IP12 4LF (Woodbridge) safe?

The area around IP12 4LF records about 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near IP12 4LF?

The median sale price around IP12 4LF in Woodbridge is £365,000 (about £380 per square foot) based on 149 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near IP12 4LF?

There are 5 schools close to IP12 4LF, including Farlingaye High School (Good), St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Woodbridge (Good) and Woodbridge School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around IP12 4LF?

IP12 4LF scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,335 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents IP12 4LF (Woodbridge) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Suffolk Coastal covering IP12 4LF is Jenny Riddell-Carpenter (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ruth Leach (Liberal Democrats).

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Data Sources

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.