Marsh Cottages, Bawdsey, Woodbridge, IP12 3AU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IP12 3AU has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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	51.1%	50%	-1.1%	51.0%	-1.0%
Male	48.9%	50%	1.1%	49.0%	1.0%

Partnership Status

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 3AU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.3% 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	18.8%	24.3%	5.5%	37.9%	-13.6%
Married: Opposite sex	64.7%	57.3%	-7.4%	44.2%	13.1%
Married: Same sex	0%	2.7%	2.7%	0.3%	2.4%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.1%	1.1%
Separated	2.7%	2.7%	0.0%	2.2%	0.5%
Divorced	5.4%	7.1%	1.7%	9.1%	-2.0%
Widowed	8.5%	4.7%	-3.8%	6.1%	-1.4%

Health

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	48.6%	43.1%	-5.5%	48.4%	-5.3%
Good health	38.8%	41%	2.2%	33.6%	7.4%
Fair health	10.5%	11.7%	1.2%	12.7%	-1.0%
Bad health	1.4%	3.4%	2.0%	4.0%	-0.6%
Very bad health	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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 3AU this area, 9.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 48.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	13.4%	9.1%	-4.3%	18.2%	-9.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.1%	7.5%	-4.6%	9.6%	-2.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.3%	12.6%	-1.7%	13.4%	-0.8%
Apprenticeship	1.3%	5.5%	4.2%	5.3%	0.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.6%	13%	1.4%	16.9%	-3.9%
Degree or Similar	39.3%	48.4%	9.1%	33.8%	14.6%
Other	8%	3.9%	-4.1%	2.8%	1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.7%	-0.7%
Other Asian	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	1.6%	-1.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed Other	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	97.8%	98.6%	0.8%	81.4%	17.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.4% 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	93.5%	92.4%	-1.1%	83.2%	9.2%
European Union	2.5%	3.8%	1.3%	6.1%	-2.3%
Africa	1.4%	0.7%	-0.7%	2.7%	-2.0%
Middle East and Asia	1.8%	0.7%	-1.1%	5.6%	-4.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	2.4%	1.7%	1.3%	1.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.1%	92.1%	-1.0%	83.2%	8.9%
10+ Years	2.2%	6.5%	4.3%	9.8%	-3.3%
5-10 Years	1.4%	1%	-0.4%	2.9%	-1.9%
2-5 Years	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.5%	0.3%	-2.2%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86.9%	76.7%	10.2%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Italy	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Poland	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
North America and the Caribbean	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Central and South America	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	8.6%	13.5%	-4.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	33.8%	37.2%	-3.4%
Christian	59.3%	46.2%	13.1%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Jewish	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Other religion	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Not answered	5.2%	6.0%	-0.8%

Safety

Is Marsh Cottages Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marsh Cottages was 85.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 154.5% higher than the Deben average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Marsh Cottages has the 2nd highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Deben and the 158th highest crime rate of 853 local areas in East Suffolk .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 44.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£47,300

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in IP12 3AU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Marsh Cottages are based on 1 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Suffolk Coastal.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Marsh Cottages, Bawdsey, Woodbridge, IP12 3AU

Estimated Average Property Prices for IP12 3AU

Average Price
£484,774

Semi-Detached
£452,773

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£548,777

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Marsh Cottages

Average Price
£495,566

Semi-Detached
£495,566

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Marsh CottagesStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 Marsh Cottages, Woodbridge, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£131,000	2000-12-14	£495,566

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for IP12 3AU

Employment

IP12 3AU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

IP12 3AU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in IP12 3AU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	105
Full-Time Employee	60
Self-Employed	37
Part-Time Employee	20
Looking after home or family	9
Student (economically inactive)	9
Unemployed	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Other	0

Employment Industry

Education	22
Human health and social work activities	15
Manufacturing	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Other	10
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	10
Construction	10
Transport and storage	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	6
Information and communication	6
Administrative and support service activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bawdsey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School School Lane , Bawdsey IP12 3AR	3out of 4	1,988 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kingsfleet Primary School Ferry Road , IP11 9LY	3out of 4	3,561 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Colneis Junior School Colneis Road , IP11 9HH	3out of 4	4,258 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Fairfield Infant School High Road West , IP11 9JB	3out of 4	5,012 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Felixstowe International College Maybush House , Maybush Lane IP11 7NA	- not rated	4,233 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

We haven't found any places rated by Food Standards Agency in IP12 3AU area.

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Alexanders College (Closed) Bawdsey Manor Bawdsey Manor	grass pitches, squash courts	722 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	75.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	75.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	75.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	75.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	25.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	25.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	25.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	25.0%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.