Area guide · East Suffolk

Living in Woodbridge

A snapshot of life in Woodbridge, East of England — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Woodbridge is a village in East Suffolk, East of England with a population of 10,527. The average house price is £446,104 and the overall crime rate is 67.5 per 1,000 residents.

Where Woodbridge ranks

Population

10,527

Avg House Price

£446,104

Crime Rate

67.5/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

228 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£29,350

Median Age

49.6

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Woodbridge's detached homes (£580,260) command roughly 3.1× the price of a flat (£188,489).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Woodbridge prices have risen 30% over the last 9 years (£343,739 → £446,104).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£580,260	£530,000	257
Semi-Detached	£341,754	£315,000	159
Terraced	£324,945	£280,000	105
Flat	£188,489	£165,000	45

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Woodbridge is 67.5 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Woodbridge: violent crime (42% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	4
Primary	3
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Farlingaye High School	Secondary	Good
Kyson Primary School	Primary	No rating available
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Woodbridge	Primary	Good
Woodbridge Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Woodbridge averages 228 Mbps — 128% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Woodbridge homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 60.6% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	69.2
% Rated C or Above	60.6%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,314

Demographics & Economy

Population	10,527
Median Age	49.6
Median Household Income	£29,350
Employment Rate	51.5%
Owner Occupied	68.9%
Degree-Level Qualified	27.6%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Woodbridge?

The average house price in Woodbridge is £446,104 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Woodbridge?

The most affordable entry point in Woodbridge is a flat, with an average price of £188,489.

Is Woodbridge a safe place to live?

Woodbridge has a recorded crime rate of 67.5 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Woodbridge?

Woodbridge has 4 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Woodbridge?

Average broadband download speeds in Woodbridge are around 228 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 90.1% of premises.

How big is Woodbridge?

Woodbridge is a settlement in East Suffolk with a population of approximately 10,527.

Most compared with

How does Woodbridge stack up against its neighbours?

Claydon

Woodbridge

House price: £293,864 · £446,104
Crime rate: N/A · 67.5
Distance: 8.6 mi

Felixstowe

Woodbridge

House price: £332,094 · £446,104
Crime rate: 61.1 · 67.5
Distance: 9.1 mi

Framlingham

Woodbridge

House price: £360,596 · £446,104
Crime rate: 61.1 · 67.5
Distance: 8.9 mi

Harwich

Woodbridge

House price: £250,032 · £446,104
Crime rate: 79.1 · 67.5
Distance: 11.1 mi

Ipswich

Woodbridge

House price: £312,422 · £446,104
Crime rate: 88.2 · 67.5
Distance: 7.2 mi

Kesgrave

Woodbridge

House price: £350,354 · £446,104
Crime rate: 61 · 67.5
Distance: 3.8 mi

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