Magdalen Drive is in Woodbridge and in Suffolk Coastal district. IP12 4EF 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 Magdalen Drive, Woodbridge, IP12 4EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP12 4TJ, IP12 4EG, IP12 4TZ, IP12 4EE, IP12 4ED, IP12 4EQ, IP12 4BY, IP12 4EY, IP12 4EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IP12 4EF 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 | 52.7% | 50% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 47.3% | 50% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 25.5% | 27.5% | 2.0% | 37.9% | -10.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.2% | 48.9% | -9.3% | 44.2% | 4.7% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 3.9% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 12.9% | 5.7% | 9.1% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 6.9% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 53% | 46.6% | -6.4% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 33% | 37.1% | 4.1% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 12.4% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.5% | 10.1% | -5.4% | 18.2% | -8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 9.7% | 0.1% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 13.9% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.4% | 8.4% | 0.0% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 24.1% | 12.9% | 16.9% | 7.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.3% | 28.7% | -3.6% | 33.8% | -5.1% |
| Other | 6.4% | 5.1% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 96.8% | 95.4% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 93.3% 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 | 94.6% | 93.3% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 93.3% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.6% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.5% | 76.7% | 2.8% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 19.1% | 13.5% | 5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.4% | 37.2% | 8.2% |
| Christian | 45.4% | 46.2% | -0.8% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Magdalen Drive was 22.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.4% lower than the Woodbridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Magdalen Drive has the 9th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Woodbridge and the 266th lowest crime rate of 853 local areas in East Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 84.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Magdalen Drive, Woodbridge, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £521,000 | 2023-08-31 | £509,697 |
| 7 Magdalen Drive, Woodbridge, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2022-03-03 | £524,168 |
| 4 Magdalen Drive, Woodbridge, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £447,500 | 2020-12-18 | £491,057 |
| Porters Lodge, 13A Magdalen Drive, Woodbridge, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2019-05-24 | £595,713 |
| 12 Magdalen Drive, Woodbridge, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £364,000 | 2018-06-28 | £461,705 |
IP12 4EF area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% 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 4EF 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 | 75 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyson Primary School Peterhouse Crescent , IP12 4HX | 3out of 4 | 374 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Woodbridge Burkitt Road , IP12 4JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,247 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodbridge Primary School Wilkinson Way , IP12 1SS | 3out of 4 | 2,266 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Martlesham Primary Academy Black Tiles Lane , Martlesham IP12 4SS | 3out of 4 | 2,595 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bealings School Sandy Lane , Little Bealings IP13 6LW | 4out of 4 | 3,242 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farlingaye High School Ransom Road , IP12 4JX | 4out of 4 | 1,677 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kesgrave High School Main Road , Kesgrave IP5 2PB | 3out of 4 | 4,560 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbridge School Burkitt Road , IP12 4JH | - not rated | 1,582 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Duke Of York | Ipswich Road, Woodbridge | 160 yd | |
| Saffron Indian Restaurant & Pizza Place | 16 Old Barrack Road, Woodbridge | 753 yd | |
| Dobbies Garden Centre | Grundisburgh Road, Woodbridge | 1,089 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbridge Town FC | Sports Ground, Fynn Road | 273 yd | |
| Cherry Tree Inn | 73 Cumberland Street, Woodbridge | 1,074 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Fish And Chips | 12 Old Barrack Road, Woodbridge | 753 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Of England Co Op | 24 Old Barrack Road, Woodbridge | 573 yd | |
| Prime Convenience | 14 Old Barrack Road, Woodbridge | 755 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodbridge Town Fc CLAYTON COURT | grass pitches | 447 yd |
| Seckford Golf Club SECKFORD HALL ROAD | golf | 874 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 | 23.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 23.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 23.5% |
| 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 | 66.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.