The Street is in Boyton, Woodbridge and in Suffolk Coastal district. IP12 3LW 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 The Street, Boyton, Woodbridge, IP12 3LW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IP12 3LW has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 46.9% | 49% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 53.1% | 51% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 3LW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.5% 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 | 14.7% | 19.5% | 4.8% | 37.9% | -18.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.6% | 62.5% | -5.1% | 44.2% | 18.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 9.4% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 3.9% | -4.9% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 39.5% | 34.3% | -5.2% | 48.4% | -14.1% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 39.9% | 5.2% | 33.6% | 6.3% |
| Fair health | 23.1% | 21.7% | -1.4% | 12.7% | 9.0% |
| Bad health | 2% | 3.5% | 1.5% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 22.8% | 14.8% | -8.0% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 9.4% | -1.6% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 14.8% | 3.0% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 17.2% | 4.0% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.6% | 40.6% | 9.0% | 33.8% | 6.8% |
| Other | 6.6% | 0% | -6.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 100% | 92.3% | -7.7% | 81.4% | 10.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 93% 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 | 98.6% | 93% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 93% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.4% | 76.7% | 10.7% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.1% | 37.2% | 6.9% |
| Christian | 53.8% | 46.2% | 7.6% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Street was 40.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.1% higher than the Deben average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
The Street has the 10th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Deben and the 384th highest crime rate of 847 local areas in East Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forge Bungalow The Street, Woodbridge, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2019-11-01 | £301,704 |
| Marralomena The Street, Woodbridge, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £436,000 | 2017-07-17 | £534,042 |
| High House The Street, Woodbridge, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £268,500 | 2016-12-21 | £350,459 |
| Marralomena The Street, Woodbridge, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £382,000 | 2016-03-10 | £506,054 |
| The Old Post Office The Street, Woodbridge, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2016-01-22 | £471,806 |
The percentage of retired residents living in IP12 3LW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 48% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 61 |
| Full-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Part-Time Employee | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 10 |
| Education | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollesley Primary School School Lane , Hollesley IP12 3RE | 2out of 4 | 4,041 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollesley Primary School School Lane , Hollesley IP12 3RE | - not rated | 4,041 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Orford , IP12 2LU | - not rated | 5,436 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orford Church of England Primary School and Nursery Orford , IP12 2LU | 3out of 4 | 5,436 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butley Middle School Butley , IP12 3NX | - not rated | 3,186 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 7.1% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 7.1% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 7.1% |
| Median download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 221.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 25 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 34.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.