Living in IP12, East Suffolk
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around IP12 in East Suffolk. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
- Homes on the streets around central IP12 sold at a median of £278,000 across 20 recorded sales, in line with the England average of £290,000 (HM Land Registry).
- Prices across East Suffolk are down 1.0% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
- Of the 3 schools within about 3 miles, 100% are rated Good or Outstanding, against 90% of state schools in England (Ofsted).
- The centre of IP12 is in flood zone 1 (low probability), on the Environment Agency flood map for planning.
- A Band D household in East Suffolk pays £2,335 in council tax for 2026-27, every precept included (MHCLG).
- Police recorded 1 crime within roughly a mile of the centre in August 2026, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Figures gathered 12 October 2026, each from the source named in its section.
House prices
Average price in East Suffolk: £276,301, down 1.0% on a year ago (July 2026). The wider East of England average is £337,518.
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Council tax at Band D in East Suffolk: £2,335 a year (2026-27). Running costs by postcode: council tax, energy, tenure, and the estate charge no listing shows →
Compare IP12 with another district
Sold prices, the price trend, schools, flood zone, Band D council tax and crime for IP12 against any other district, each from the source the section below names.
What actually sold around IP12
20 recorded home sales on the streets around central IP12, with a median of £278,000 and a range from £19,200 to £960,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heathlands Sandy Lane, IP12 2PR | Detached | £960,000 | 2 Dec 2022 |
| Cavaliers Sandy Lane, IP12 2PR | Detached | £952,250 | 22 Oct 2021 |
| 2 Orford Road, IP12 2PP | Semi-detached | £278,000 | 24 Feb 2021 |
| Bowfield Sandy Lane, IP12 2PR | Detached | £637,000 | 9 Dec 2020 |
| Bowfield Sandy Lane, IP12 2PR | Detached | £578,000 | 4 Mar 2016 |
| Holly Bank Orford Road, IP12 2PP | Detached | £359,000 | 20 Jan 2015 |
How to read this
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Schools nearby
3 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance | Admitted from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandlings Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi away | no figure |
| Eyke Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.4 mi away | no figure |
| Rendlesham Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.9 mi away | no figure |
3 state primary and 0 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 15.5% |
| Skilled trades | 14.6% |
| Professional occupations | 14.4% |
| Elementary occupations | 14.0% |
| Associate professional and technical | 11.9% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
How IP12 has changed since 2011
The biggest move: good health, down 5.8 points since 2011, with England's change beside each line.
How to read this
The census neighbourhood at the centre of IP12 (E01033446, 2,877 residents in 2021, up 16.3% on 2011) on the 2011 and 2021 censuses, with England's own change over the same decade for scale. Each line is a share of the neighbourhood's households or residents, so a growing area and a shrinking one compare fairly. The biggest move here: good health, down 5.8 points.
| Measure | 2011 | 2021 | Change | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 73.7% | 74.0% | +0.3 pts | -2.0 pts |
| Households renting privately | 16.0% | 17.2% | +1.2 pts | +3.7 pts |
| Households renting socially | 7.5% | 8.5% | +1.0 pts | -0.6 pts |
| Residents under 15 | 10.5% | 9.8% | -0.7 pts | -0.3 pts |
| Residents 65 and over | 19.9% | 24.5% | +4.6 pts | +2.1 pts |
| Adults with a degree or equivalent | 24.2% | 29.1% | +4.9 pts | +6.5 pts |
| Residents born outside the UK | 5.7% | 6.1% | +0.4 pts | +3.6 pts |
| Residents in good or very good health | 83.0% | 77.2% | -5.8 pts | +0.8 pts |
| Residents in a white ethnic group | 92.2% | 90.4% | -1.8 pts | -4.4 pts |
Office for National Statistics, Census 2011 and Census 2021, Open Government Licence. A district holds many neighbourhoods; the full report for an address shows the one it sits in.
Crime
1 crime recorded within roughly a mile of central IP12 in August 2026, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on East Suffolk's figures.
Council tax and the council's finances
A Band D household in East Suffolk pays £2,335 for 2026-27, all precepts included, a rise of 5.1% on the year before against an England median rise of 4.8%. Every band for East Suffolk, and how it compares.
| Year | Band D bill | Rise |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | £1,879 | +3.8% |
| 2022-23 | £1,939 | +3.2% |
| 2023-24 | £2,019 | +4.1% |
| 2024-25 | £2,118 | +4.9% |
| 2025-26 | £2,222 | +4.9% |
| 2026-27 | £2,335 | +5.1% |
No exceptional financial support from government since 2020-21 and no section 114 notice on record for East Suffolk, as at 7 Sep 2026.
How to read this
A home's own band is on its council tax bill, free to look up at gov.uk/council-tax-bands; the report shows every band's bill at the council beside the home's other checks.
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, live council tax tables (Band D, area averages) and the Exceptional Financial Support lists published each year; section 114 notices as published by the councils.
Source: MHCLG live council tax tables and Exceptional Financial Support lists
Common questions about IP12
What is the average house price in IP12?
The average sold price in East Suffolk is £276,301 as of July 2026, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in IP12?
Prices in East Suffolk are down 1.0% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in IP12?
The median of 20 recorded sales around central IP12 is £278,000, ranging from £19,200 to £960,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in IP12?
3 schools sit within 3 miles of central IP12, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in IP12?
1 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central IP12 in August 2026, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is IP12 at risk of flooding?
Central IP12 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is IP12 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £278,000; the area sits in decile 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 1 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is IP12 safe?
1 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central IP12 in August 2026, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
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