Viking Heights, Martlesham, Woodbridge, IP12 4RT

Overview of IP12 4RT

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Viking Heights is in Martlesham, Woodbridge and in Suffolk Coastal district. IP12 4RT is located in the Martlesham & Purdis Farm electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Suffolk Coastal. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.

StreetScan combines information about Viking Heights, Martlesham, Woodbridge, IP12 4RT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: IP12 4RU, IP12 4PF, IP12 4SE, IP12 4RS, IP12 4RR, IP12 4SF, IP12 4TX, IP12 4UD, IP12 4UL.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IP12 4RT has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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	46.2%	48.5%	2.3%	51.0%	-2.5%
Male	53.8%	51.5%	-2.3%	49.0%	2.5%

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 4RT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.5% 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	26%	33.2%	7.2%	37.9%	-4.7%
Married: Opposite sex	63.6%	54.5%	-9.1%	44.2%	10.3%
Separated	1.7%	1.3%	-0.4%	2.2%	-0.9%
Divorced	5.2%	5.1%	-0.1%	9.1%	-4.0%
Widowed	3.5%	6%	2.5%	6.1%	-0.1%

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	49.8%	46.4%	-3.4%	48.4%	-2.0%
Good health	37.3%	37.7%	0.4%	33.6%	4.1%
Fair health	9.7%	11.3%	1.6%	12.7%	-1.4%
Bad health	3.2%	2.3%	-0.9%	4.0%	-1.7%
Very bad health	0%	2.3%	2.3%	1.2%	1.1%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	15.2%	14.2%	-1.0%	18.2%	-4.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.6%	5.2%	-7.4%	9.6%	-4.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.7%	10.7%	-7.0%	13.4%	-2.7%
Apprenticeship	4.8%	5.6%	0.8%	5.3%	0.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.7%	18.9%	4.2%	16.9%	2.0%
Degree or Similar	33.8%	42.9%	9.1%	33.8%	9.1%
Other	1.3%	2.6%	1.3%	2.8%	-0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% 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	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.1%	-1.1%
Indian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	3.1%	-2.7%
Pakistani	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Other Asian	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.2%
Black African	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	1.1%	0.7%	0.8%	0.3%
Mixed Other	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
White	97.8%	97%	-0.8%	81.4%	15.6%
Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.2% 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	94.3%	96.2%	1.9%	83.2%	13.0%
European Union	2.2%	1.1%	-1.1%	6.1%	-5.0%
Africa	1.8%	1.1%	-0.7%	2.7%	-1.6%
Middle East and Asia	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	5.6%	-5.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	0.8%	0.1%	1.3%	-0.5%
Oceania	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%
British Overseas	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.3%	96.2%	1.9%	83.2%	13.0%
10+ Years	0.7%	3.4%	2.7%	9.8%	-6.4%
2-5 Years	2.2%	0%	-2.2%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.9%	0.4%	-2.5%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.5%	76.7%	12.8%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	10.1%	13.5%	-3.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	41%	37.2%	3.8%
Christian	48.1%	46.2%	1.9%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Muslim	0.7%	6.5%	-5.8%
Other religion	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
Not answered	8.6%	6.0%	2.6%

Safety

Is Viking Heights Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Viking Heights was 27.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.3% higher than the Kesgrave average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Viking Heights has the 17th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Kesgrave and the 328th lowest crime rate of 853 local areas in East Suffolk .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 52.9%.

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Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£51,300

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in IP12 4RT, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 2/10 (very 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 Viking Heights are based on 41 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 Viking Heights, Martlesham, Woodbridge, IP12 4RT

Estimated Average Property Prices for IP12 4RT

Average Price
£486,620

Semi-Detached
£504,820

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£485,220

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Viking Heights

Average Price
£477,121

Semi-Detached
£513,769

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£475,242

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Viking HeightsStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
55 Viking Heights, Woodbridge, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building	£627,500	2024-09-16	£610,732
9 Viking Heights, Woodbridge, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building	£400,000	2022-08-08	£386,137
59 Viking Heights, Woodbridge, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building	£600,000	2022-04-12	£603,826
47 Viking Heights, Woodbridge, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building	£433,000	2021-06-28	£475,697
5 Viking Heights, Woodbridge, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building	£325,000	2020-07-03	£379,969

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for IP12 4RT

Employment

IP12 4RT 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 4RT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	77
Full-Time Employee	61
Part-Time Employee	38
Self-Employed	24
Student (economically inactive)	11
Unemployed	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Looking after home or family	5
Other	4

Employment Industry

Information and communication	17
Human health and social work activities	17
Education	17
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Construction	11
Transport and storage	9
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Other	7
Manufacturing	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Financial and insurance activities	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Martlesham Primary Academy Black Tiles Lane , Martlesham IP12 4SS	3out of 4	1,014 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Birchwood Primary School Valiant Road , Martlesham Heath IP5 3SP	4out of 4	2,094 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Kyson Primary School Peterhouse Crescent , IP12 4HX	3out of 4	2,137 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Gorseland Primary School Deben Avenue , Martlesham Heath IP5 3QR	4out of 4	2,152 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bealings School Sandy Lane , Little Bealings IP13 6LW	4out of 4	2,732 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kesgrave High School Main Road , Kesgrave IP5 2PB	3out of 4	3,150 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Farlingaye High School Ransom Road , IP12 4JX	4out of 4	3,440 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Woodbridge School Burkitt Road , IP12 4JH	- not rated	3,298 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Red Lion Public House	Bealings Road, Martlesham		338 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
J's Traditional Fish & Chip Shop	Crown Point Take Away, Crown Point		447 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Martlesham Recreation Ground MARTLESHAM RECREATION GROUND MARTLESHAM RECREATION GROUND THE STREET	grass pitches	473 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	43.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	44.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	75.34 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	75.34 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	11 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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