Birch Close, Woodbridge, IP12 4UA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IP12 4UA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.9% of residents 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	62.3%	53.9%	-8.4%	51.0%	2.9%
Male	37.7%	46.1%	8.4%	49.0%	-2.9%

Partnership Status

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	12.1%	17.9%	5.8%	37.9%	-20.0%
Married: Opposite sex	49.7%	43.6%	-6.1%	44.2%	-0.6%
Separated	1.3%	1.4%	0.1%	2.2%	-0.8%
Divorced	7.3%	9.6%	2.3%	9.1%	0.5%
Widowed	29.6%	27.5%	-2.1%	6.1%	21.4%

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (62.3%) 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	35%	33.7%	-1.3%	48.4%	-14.7%
Good health	35.3%	28.6%	-6.7%	33.6%	-5.0%
Fair health	21.5%	19.6%	-1.9%	12.7%	6.9%
Bad health	5.5%	9.9%	4.4%	4.0%	5.9%
Very bad health	2.8%	8.1%	5.3%	1.2%	6.9%

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.

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	18.8%	14.8%	-4.0%	18.2%	-3.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	7.6%	6.9%	-0.7%	9.6%	-2.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.3%	13.8%	-0.5%	13.4%	0.4%
Apprenticeship	2.9%	3.4%	0.5%	5.3%	-1.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.3%	10%	1.7%	16.9%	-6.9%
Degree or Similar	44.3%	46.6%	2.3%	33.8%	12.8%
Other	3.8%	4.5%	0.7%	2.8%	1.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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)
Indian	0%	0.9%	0.9%	3.1%	-2.2%
Pakistani	2.2%	0%	-2.2%	2.7%	-2.7%
Black African	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.5%	-2.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.4%	1.1%
Mixed Other	0.8%	0.3%	-0.5%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	96.4%	96.7%	0.3%	81.4%	15.3%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90.1% 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	91.7%	90.1%	-1.6%	83.2%	6.9%
European Union	2.5%	4.2%	1.7%	6.1%	-1.9%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
Africa	0.8%	2.7%	1.9%	2.7%	0.0%
Middle East and Asia	2.8%	0.9%	-1.9%	5.6%	-4.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.9%	1.2%	-0.7%	1.3%	-0.1%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%
British Overseas	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	90.6%	90.9%	0.3%	83.2%	7.7%
10+ Years	0.6%	7.6%	7.0%	9.8%	-2.2%
5-10 Years	0%	0.9%	0.9%	2.9%	-2.0%
2-5 Years	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	6.9%	0.6%	-6.3%	1.9%	-1.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	81.2%	76.7%	4.5%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
France	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Germany	1.2%	0.2%	1.0%
Italy	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Romania	0.6%	0.9%	-0.3%
South and Eastern Africa	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
No passport held	14.3%	13.5%	0.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	36.1%	37.2%	-1.1%
Christian	58.1%	46.2%	11.9%
Hindu	0.6%	1.7%	-1.1%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	4.8%	6.0%	-1.2%

Safety

Is Birch Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Birch Close was 49.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.6% lower than the Woodbridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Birch Close has the 14th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Woodbridge and the 302nd highest crime rate of 853 local areas in East Suffolk .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.0%.

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Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£44,400

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in IP12 4UA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (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 - 1/10 (very 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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 4/10 (below 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) - 3/10 (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 Birch Close are based on 15 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 Birch Close, Woodbridge, IP12 4UA

Estimated Average Property Prices for IP12 4UA

Average Price
£554,545

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£554,545

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Birch Close

Average Price
£582,401

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£582,401

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Birch CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 Birch Close, Woodbridge, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building	£600,000	2024-09-20	£583,967
2 Birch Close, Woodbridge, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building	£400,000	2015-08-21	£559,527
2 Birch Close, Woodbridge, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building	£340,000	2013-11-29	£542,968
3 Birch Close, Woodbridge, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building	£355,000	2012-01-12	£569,805
2 Birch Close, Woodbridge, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building	£310,000	2007-10-01	£481,262

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for IP12 4UA

Employment

IP12 4UA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 4UA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 58% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	167
Full-Time Employee	37
Part-Time Employee	23
Self-Employed	21
Student (economically inactive)	11
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Looking after home or family	8
Other	6
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	17
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	14
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Education	9
Construction	7
Other	6
Transport and storage	5
Financial and insurance activities	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Information and communication	3
Real estate activities	2
Accommodation and food service activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Woodbridge Burkitt Road , IP12 4JJ	3out of 4	816 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Kyson Primary School Peterhouse Crescent , IP12 4HX	3out of 4	871 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Woodbridge Primary School Wilkinson Way , IP12 1SS	3out of 4	1,444 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Melton Primary School Melton Road , Melton IP12 1PG	3out of 4	2,527 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Martlesham Primary Academy Black Tiles Lane , Martlesham IP12 4SS	3out of 4	3,404 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Farlingaye High School Ransom Road , IP12 4JX	4out of 4	1,477 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	1,045 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pavilion Cafe	Pavilion, Kingston Field	335 yd
Julie's	Deben View, The Avenue	358 yd
The Tea Hut	River Wall, Woodbridge	449 yd
The Whistlestop Cafe	The Station Guest House, Woodbridge Station	540 yd
Golden Panda	3 Cumberland Street, Woodbridge	541 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cherry Tree Inn	73 Cumberland Street, Woodbridge	216 yd
Woodbridge Cruising Club	River Wall, Woodbridge	449 yd
Deben Yacht Club	River Wall, Woodbridge	449 yd
The Anchor	Anchor Inn, 19 Quay Street	660 yd
The Kings Head Inn	Kings Head Inn, 17 Market Hill	738 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Wok It	2C Cumberland Street, Woodbridge	605 yd
Yildiz 2019 Ltd	2-2A Cumberland Street, Woodbridge	605 yd
The Sandwich Shop	17C Thoroughfare, Woodbridge	793 yd
Quality Fish And Chips	12 Old Barrack Road, Woodbridge	796 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Morrisons Daily	14 Thoroughfare, Woodbridge	738 yd
East Of England Co Op	24 Old Barrack Road, Woodbridge	743 yd
Prime Convenience	14 Old Barrack Road, Woodbridge	794 yd
East Of England Co Op	3 Hamblin Walk, Woodbridge	950 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Kingston Playing Field KINGSTON FIELD KINGSTON FIELD THE AVENUE	grass pitches, tennis courts	218 yd
Deben Leisure Centre STATION ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	518 yd
Woodbridge School (The Abbey) CHURCH STREET	tennis courts	673 yd
St Mary'S Primary School BURKITT ROAD	grass pitches	922 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%

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

Overview of IP12 4UA