Dial Lane is in Ipswich and in Ipswich district. IP1 1DL is located in the Alexandra electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ipswich. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dial Lane, Ipswich, IP1 1DL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP1 1BQ, IP1 1BP, IP1 3AD, IP1 1BJ, IP1 3BW, IP1 3AG, IP1 1BB, IP1 1BZ, IP1 1DF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IP1 1DL is primarily male, with 59.5% of the population 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 | 37.8% | 40.5% | 2.7% | 51.0% | -10.5% |
| Male | 62.2% | 59.5% | -2.7% | 49.0% | 10.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around IP1 1DL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 59% | 54.5% | -4.5% | 37.9% | 16.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.6% | 22.7% | -2.9% | 44.2% | -21.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 5.2% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 12.5% | 3.1% | 9.1% | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 | 45.3% | 39.9% | -5.4% | 48.4% | -8.5% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 36.4% | 2.6% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 16.3% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 4.8% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 | 18.8% | 21.7% | 2.9% | 18.2% | 3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 12.9% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 10% | -6.2% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 4.4% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 15.5% | 7.6% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.1% | 29.3% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -4.5% |
| Other | 16.2% | 6.2% | -10.0% | 2.8% | 3.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 9.5% | 5.6% | -3.9% | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 2.3% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 3% | 1.3% | -1.7% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 75.3% | 63.9% | -11.4% | 81.4% | -17.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 0.1% | 4.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.2% | 3.4% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.7% | 5.3% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
In this area, 55.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.6% | 55.4% | -12.2% | 83.2% | -27.8% |
| European Union | 12.5% | 24.4% | 11.9% | 6.1% | 18.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.5% | 11.8% | -2.7% | 5.6% | 6.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 4.4% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.9% | 55.1% | -11.8% | 83.2% | -28.1% |
| 10+ Years | 9.8% | 15.3% | 5.5% | 9.8% | 5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.4% | 11.2% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 8.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.1% | 10.7% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 8.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.8% | 7.7% | -0.1% | 1.9% | 5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 46.6% | 76.7% | -30.1% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Lithuania | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 11.1% | 0.9% | 10.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 5% | 1.2% | 3.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 18.1% | 13.5% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.5% | 37.2% | 5.3% |
| Christian | 39.4% | 46.2% | -6.8% |
| Hindu | 4.8% | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Muslim | 4.8% | 6.5% | -1.7% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dial Lane was 688.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 178.2% higher than the Alexandra average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dial Lane has the 3rd highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Alexandra and the 4th highest crime rate of 432 local areas in Ipswich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 288.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Dial Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk Other, an established residential building | £925,000 | 2024-10-10 | £959,700 |
| 14 Dial Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk Other, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2018-07-31 | £161,154 |
| 8 Dial Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk Other, an established residential building | £4,646,684 | 2016-12-20 | £5,485,354 |
| 10 Dial Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk Other, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2015-09-02 | £172,384 |
| 14 Dial Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2014-07-24 | £208,134 |
IP1 1DL area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 122 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Other | 42 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Unemployed | 28 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Chesterfield Drive , IP1 6DW | 4out of 4 | 2,660 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich Portman Road , IP1 2AX | 3out of 4 | 461 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich Bolton Lane , IP4 2BT | 3out of 4 | 567 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's Primary School Woodbridge Road , IP4 2LT | 3out of 4 | 941 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Handford Hall Primary School 57 Gatacre Road , IP1 2LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,315 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside Primary School Belstead Avenue , IP2 8NU | 2out of 4 | 1,429 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy Maidenhall Approach , IP2 8PL | 2out of 4 | 1,813 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chantry Academy Mallard Way , IP2 9LR | 3out of 4 | 2,346 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate High School Sidegate Lane West , IP4 3DL | 3out of 4 | 2,698 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne Academy Marlow Road , IP1 5JN | 3out of 4 | 3,066 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Copleston High School Copleston Road , IP4 5HD | 3out of 4 | 3,111 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suffolk New College Rope Walk , IP4 1LT | - not rated | 967 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| One Sixth Form College Scrivener Drive , Pinewood IP8 3SU | - not rated | 3,925 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Learning Support, Southern Area Education Office St Andrew House , County Hall IP4 1LJ | - not rated | 761 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipswich School Henley Road , IP1 3SG | - not rated | 811 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbridge Academy London Road , IP1 2HE | 3out of 4 | 868 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Suffolk Waterfront Building , Neptune Quay IP4 1QJ | - not rated | 1,036 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty Lodge Independent School 23 - 25 Waterloo Road , IP1 2NY | - not rated | 1,289 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berriges | Berridges Jewellers Ltd, 4 Dial Lane | 14 yd | |
| Pickwicks Coffee & Tea House | 1 Dial Lane, Ipswich | 15 yd | |
| Bonbon | Bar Bonbon, 19 Butter Market | 27 yd | |
| St Lawrence Cafe | St Lawrence Centre St Lawrence Church, Dial Lane | 47 yd | |
| Fish Face | 11 The Walk, Ipswich | 59 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boom Battle Bar | 9 The Buttermarket Shopping Centre, St Stephens Lane | 107 yd | |
| Ipswich Central Conservative Club | Central Conservative Club, St Stephens Church Lane | 119 yd | |
| Revolution | 1-7 Old Cattle Market, Ipswich | 134 yd | |
| Cock & Pye Public House | Cock And Pye Public House, 13 Upper Brook Street | 142 yd | |
| Three Wise Monkeys | 22 Lloyds Avenue, Ipswich | 175 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Krispy Kreme Ipswich | Kiosk A, The Buttermarket Shopping Centre | 108 yd | |
| Greggs | 35 Upper Brook Street, Ipswich | 156 yd | |
| Charlotte's Coffee Shop & Sandwich Bar | 34 Queen Street, Ipswich | 189 yd | |
| Best Kebab Centre | Best Kebab & Pizza House / Best Kebab Centre, 4 Dogs Head Street | 190 yd | |
| Bar A to Z Limited | Bar A-Z, 1 Great Colman Street | 198 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| J Sainsbury Plc | Sainsbury's, 38-40 Upper Brook Street | 160 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Iceland Unit 38, Sailmakers, 11 Tavern Street | 169 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | Morrison Daily Unit 23, Sailmakers, 11 Tavern Street | 169 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 16-26 Westgate Street, Ipswich | 296 yd | |
| Fresh Food Market | 9 St Matthews Street, Ipswich | 476 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Ipswich Buttermarket) ST. STEPHENS LANE | health and fitness suite | 74 yd |
| Crown Pools Crown Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 323 yd |
| Oaks Gym 45-47 45-47 UPPER ORWELL STREET | health and fitness suite | 433 yd |
| Gym & Trim Ltd (Closed) Grafton Way | health and fitness suite | 578 yd |
| The Gym Ipswich CIVIC DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 616 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Ipswich) KEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 643 yd |
| Fore Street Pool FORE STREET | swimming pool | 652 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Ipswich) GRIMWADE STREET | artificial grass pitch | 718 yd |
| Ipswich Town Football Club (Portman Road) PORTMAN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 812 yd |
| Adrenaline Gym (Closed) Rope Walk | health and fitness suite | 821 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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.