Acer Road is in Rendlesham, Woodbridge and in Suffolk Coastal district. IP12 2GA is located in the Rendlesham & Orford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Suffolk Coastal. This postcode has been in use since 2003-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Acer Road, Rendlesham, Woodbridge, IP12 2GA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP12 2GB, IP12 2TX, IP12 2GN, IP12 2BF, IP12 2GE, IP12 2GG, IP12 2GH, IP12 2GQ, IP12 2AH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IP12 2GA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 48.5% | -4.4% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 47.1% | 51.5% | 4.4% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of IP12 2GA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23.3% | 29.2% | 5.9% | 37.9% | -8.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.3% | 60.2% | -0.1% | 44.2% | 16.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 0.8% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 10% | 6.8% | -3.2% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 60.3% | 51.7% | -8.6% | 48.4% | 3.3% |
| Good health | 31% | 38.2% | 7.2% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 7.4% | 8% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around IP12 2GA this area, 9.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.8% | 9.7% | 2.9% | 18.2% | -8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 12.3% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 16.1% | 1.0% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 6.4% | 0.5% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 21% | 22.5% | 1.5% | 16.9% | 5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.3% | 32.2% | -1.1% | 33.8% | -1.6% |
| Other | 2.7% | 0.8% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 97.6% | 93.5% | -4.1% | 81.4% | 12.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 92.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.3% | 92.3% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 92% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 0.9% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.5% | 76.7% | 7.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 11.5% | 13.5% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.3% | 37.2% | 15.1% |
| Christian | 41.2% | 46.2% | -5.0% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Acer Road was 20.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.9% lower than the Deben average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Acer Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Deben and the 235th lowest crime rate of 853 local areas in East Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 Acer Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2024-08-06 | £419,557 |
| 66 Acer Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £412,500 | 2024-05-24 | £419,589 |
| 38 Acer Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2022-04-01 | £417,646 |
| 58 Acer Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £406,000 | 2021-11-26 | £421,119 |
| 16 Acer Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2021-11-25 | £446,013 |
IP12 2GA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 107 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rendlesham Primary School Sycamore Drive , Rendlesham IP12 2GF | 3out of 4 | 72 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eyke Church of England Primary School The Street , Eyke IP12 2QW | 3out of 4 | 3,016 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wickham Market Primary School Dallinghoo Road , Wickham Market IP13 0RP | 3out of 4 | 5,058 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rendlesham Community Centre | Walnut Tree Avenue, Rendlesham | 127 yd | |
| Rendlesham Pop-up Community Coffee Shop | The Pavilion, Jubilee Park Recreation Ground | 478 yd | |
| Jars Of Clay | Unit 4, Rendlesham Mews | 1,042 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar 23 Rendlesham | Unit 4, Walnut Tree Avenue | 208 yd | |
| The Tavern | Unit 9, Rendlesham Mews | 1,042 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rendlesham Wok Centre | Shop Unit 3, Walnut Tree Avenue | 155 yd | |
| Zorbas Rendlesham | Unit 3, Rendlesham Mews | 1,034 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costcutter Supermarket | Walnut Tree Avenue, Rendlesham | 155 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rendlesham Sports Centre (Closed) Sycamore Drive | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 214 yd |
| Rendlesham Community Primary School SYCAMORE DRIVE | grass pitches | 292 yd |
| Jubilee Park RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND MAYHEW ROAD | grass pitches | 480 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 78.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.