Beach Lane is in Alderton, Woodbridge and in Suffolk Coastal district. IP12 3BU is located in the Deben electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Suffolk Coastal. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Beach Lane, Alderton, Woodbridge, IP12 3BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP12 3DA, IP12 3BS, IP12 3BX, IP12 3BZ, IP12 3BN, IP12 3DB, IP12 3DE, IP12 3DQ, IP12 3DG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IP12 3BU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 52.7% | 49.8% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 47.3% | 50.2% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 3BU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.5% 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 | 21% | 26.6% | 5.6% | 37.9% | -11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.3% | 56.5% | -3.8% | 44.2% | 12.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 1.2% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 8% | 11.4% | 3.4% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 4.3% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 42.6% | 43.8% | 1.2% | 48.4% | -4.6% |
| Good health | 39.5% | 36.5% | -3.0% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 12% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 6.4% | 4.0% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.6% | 17.4% | -4.2% | 18.2% | -0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 11.8% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 15.2% | 2.3% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 7.2% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 15.7% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.2% | 29.5% | -2.7% | 33.8% | -4.3% |
| Other | 3.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 98.3% | 97.7% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 96.1% 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 | 92.7% | 96.1% | 3.4% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.4% | 96.1% | 3.7% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 0.4% | -5.3% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.1% | 76.7% | 4.4% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 16.2% | 13.5% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.7% | 37.2% | 1.5% |
| Christian | 51.6% | 46.2% | 5.4% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beach Lane was 14.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.0% lower than the Deben average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Beach Lane has the 4th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Deben and the 161st lowest crime rate of 853 local areas in East Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -85.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Beach Lane, Woodbridge, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £198,000 | 2025-05-07 | £198,000 |
| Beach Lane Farm Cottage Beach Lane, Woodbridge, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2021-10-29 | £383,389 |
| Spring House Beach Lane, Woodbridge, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £676,000 | 2017-10-18 | £817,589 |
| 15 Beach Lane, Woodbridge, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £186,000 | 2010-12-06 | £323,018 |
| Beach Lane Farm Cottage Beach Lane, Woodbridge, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2009-08-28 | £425,152 |
IP12 3BU 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.
| Retired | 122 |
| Full-Time Employee | 112 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Other | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 2,189 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollesley Primary School School Lane , Hollesley IP12 3RE | 3out of 4 | 3,139 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alderton Recreation Ground WATSON WAY | grass pitches | 101 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 79.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 73.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.