Cumberland Street is in Woodbridge and in Suffolk Coastal district. IP12 4AA is located in the Woodbridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Suffolk Coastal. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cumberland Street, Woodbridge, IP12 4AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP12 4AB, IP12 4AP, IP12 4AN, IP12 4AR, IP12 4AH, IP12 1AG, IP12 1DW, IP12 1DR, IP12 1BX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IP12 4AA has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.8% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 58.7% | 56.8% | -1.9% | 51.0% | 5.8% |
| Male | 41.3% | 43.2% | 1.9% | 49.0% | -5.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 20.2% | 19.7% | -0.5% | 37.9% | -18.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.7% | 46.2% | 8.5% | 44.2% | 2.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.1% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 13.7% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 25.7% | 16.7% | -9.0% | 6.1% | 10.6% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 32.7% | 33.7% | 1.0% | 48.4% | -14.7% |
| Good health | 44.4% | 37% | -7.4% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 18.4% | 21% | 2.6% | 12.7% | 8.3% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 6.2% | 2.6% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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.
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 46.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.7% | 18.1% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.1% | 5.2% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 14.2% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 3.8% | 10.8% | 7.0% | 16.9% | -6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.5% | 46.6% | -0.9% | 33.8% | 12.8% |
| Other | 3.3% | 3% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.9% | 98.4% | 2.5% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 92.6% 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 | 89.3% | 92.6% | 3.3% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 3.3% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.8% | 93% | 4.2% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 5.4% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 0% | -6.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.4% | 76.7% | 11.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 9.5% | 13.5% | -4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.6% | 37.2% | -7.6% |
| Christian | 63.8% | 46.2% | 17.6% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cumberland Street was 61.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.8% higher than the Woodbridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cumberland Street has the 10th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Woodbridge and the 236th highest crime rate of 847 local areas in East Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbridge Delivery Office, 9 Cumberland Street, Woodbridge, Suffolk Other, an established residential building | £41,769 | 2017-09-25 | £41,301 |
IP12 4AA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 4AA 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in IP12 4AA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 55% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 126 |
| Full-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbridge Primary School Wilkinson Way , IP12 1SS | - not rated | 795 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Woodbridge Burkitt Road , IP12 4JJ | 3out of 4 | 799 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Woodbridge Burkitt Road , IP12 4JJ | - not rated | 799 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kyson Primary School Peterhouse Crescent , IP12 4HX | - not rated | 1,404 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kyson Primary School Peterhouse Crescent , IP12 4HX | - not rated | 1,404 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farlingaye High School Ransom Road , IP12 4JX | 3out of 4 | 1,348 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Farlingaye High School Ransom Road , IP12 4JX | - not rated | 1,348 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston Middle School Beech Way , IP12 4BW | - not rated | 587 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne's School Crown Place , IP12 1BU | - not rated | 213 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Woodbridge School Burkitt Road , IP12 4JH | - not rated | 778 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Faith Christian Academy Hatchley Barn Road , Bromeswell IP12 2PP | - not rated | 4,499 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Shawe Manor School Bealings Road , Kesgrave IP5 2PU | - not rated | 5,096 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Salt | 1 Cumberland Street, Woodbridge | 82 yd | |
| Golden Panda | 3 Cumberland Street, Woodbridge | 97 yd | |
| Shapla | Indian Restaurant, 1A Church Street | 106 yd | |
| Prezzo | 1 Church Street, Woodbridge | 106 yd | |
| The Royal Bengal | Restaurant, 6 Quay Street | 113 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Anchor | Anchor Inn, 19 Quay Street | 113 yd | |
| 1975 | 14 Gobbitts Yard, Woodbridge | 187 yd | |
| Ye Olde Bell And Steelyard | 103 New Street, Woodbridge | 230 yd | |
| The Masonic Hall | 68 New Street, Woodbridge | 275 yd | |
| A Listers | Riverside Theatre And Restaurant, Quay Side | 276 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok It | 2C Cumberland Street, Woodbridge | 49 yd | |
| Yildiz 2019 Ltd | 2-2A Cumberland Street, Woodbridge | 49 yd | |
| The Sandwich Shop | 17C Thoroughfare, Woodbridge | 160 yd | |
| Quality Fish And Chips | 12 Old Barrack Road, Woodbridge | 1,013 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 14 Thoroughfare, Woodbridge | 107 yd | |
| East Of England Co Op | 3 Hamblin Walk, Woodbridge | 341 yd | |
| Prime Convenience | 14 Old Barrack Road, Woodbridge | 1,010 yd | |
| East Of England Co Op | 24 Old Barrack Road, Woodbridge | 1,081 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodbridge School (The Abbey) CHURCH STREET | tennis courts | 197 yd |
| Deben Leisure Centre STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 226 yd |
| Kingston Playing Field KINGSTON FIELD KINGSTON FIELD THE AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 523 yd |
| Woodbridge School BURKITT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 777 yd |
| St Mary'S Primary School BURKITT ROAD | grass pitches | 823 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.