Princes Street is in Ipswich and in Ipswich district. IP1 1QH 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 Princes Street, Ipswich, IP1 1QH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP1 1QJ, IP1 2BN, IP1 1RS, IP1 1SB, IP1 2AG, IP1 1UR, IP1 2DE, IP1 1QA, IP1 1RY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IP1 1QH is primarily male, with 55% 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 | 38.5% | 45% | 6.5% | 51.0% | -6.0% |
| Male | 61.5% | 55% | -6.5% | 49.0% | 6.0% |
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 1QH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.4% 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 | 71.7% | 53.4% | -18.3% | 37.9% | 15.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.6% | 31.3% | 11.7% | 44.2% | -12.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 2.9% | 6.9% | 4.0% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 0.7% | 4.6% | 3.9% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 47.3% | 53.4% | 6.1% | 48.4% | 5.0% |
| Good health | 43.2% | 29.1% | -14.1% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 14.2% | 4.7% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 2.9% | 22% | 19.1% | 18.2% | 3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 7.6% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 9.1% | -6.8% | 13.4% | -4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 4.5% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 11.4% | -2.4% | 16.9% | -5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 37% | 40.2% | 3.2% | 33.8% | 6.4% |
| Other | 16.7% | 5.3% | -11.4% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 22.3% | 21.3% | -1.0% | 3.1% | 18.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 65.5% | 54.7% | -10.8% | 81.4% | -26.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 0.2% | 4.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 2% | 4% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, just 36.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.7% | 36.9% | -17.8% | 83.2% | -46.3% |
| European Union | 14.9% | 26.2% | 11.3% | 6.1% | 20.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 4.7% | 4.0% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| Africa | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 25.7% | 26.2% | 0.5% | 5.6% | 20.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 3.4% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 36.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 11.4% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54.1% | 36.9% | -17.2% | 83.2% | -46.3% |
| 10+ Years | 31.1% | 11.4% | -19.7% | 9.8% | 1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.8% | 6% | -0.8% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.1% | 18.8% | 12.7% | 2.2% | 16.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 26.8% | 24.8% | 1.9% | 24.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 30.7% | 76.7% | -46.0% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 14.4% | 0.9% | 13.5% |
| Other EU countries | 5.2% | 1.5% | 3.7% |
| Turkey | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 19.6% | 1.2% | 18.4% |
| Central Asia | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 12.4% | 13.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.1% | 37.2% | -8.1% |
| Christian | 45.3% | 46.2% | -0.9% |
| Hindu | 15.5% | 1.7% | 13.8% |
| Muslim | 6.1% | 6.5% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Princes Street was 105.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.6% lower than the Alexandra average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Princes Street has the 33rd lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Alexandra and the 128th highest crime rate of 429 local areas in Ipswich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fison House Princes Street, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £840,000 | 2014-06-05 | £1,227,379 |
| Fison House Princes Street, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £1,235,000 | 2004-12-08 | £2,046,248 |
IP1 1QH area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% 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 | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Retired | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Self-Employed | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Information and communication | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Education | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Chesterfield Drive , IP1 6DW | 4out of 4 | 2,936 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 Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich Portman Road , IP1 2AX | - not rated | 657 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich Portman Road , IP1 2AX | 3out of 4 | 657 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside Community Primary School Belstead Avenue , IP2 8NU | - not rated | 894 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside Primary School Belstead Avenue , IP2 8NU | 2out of 4 | 894 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ranelagh Primary School Pauls Road , IP2 0AN | 3out of 4 | 1,157 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke High School Maidenhall Approach , IP2 8PL | - not rated | 1,254 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy Maidenhall Approach , IP2 8PL | 3out of 4 | 1,254 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chantry Academy Mallard Way , IP2 9LR | 3out of 4 | 1,652 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chantry High School Mallard Way , IP2 9LR | - not rated | 1,652 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne Academy Marlow Road , IP1 5JN | - not rated | 3,155 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,349 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| One Sixth Form College Scrivener Drive , Pinewood IP8 3SU | - not rated | 3,297 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suffolk One Scrivener Drive , Pinewood IP8 3SU | - not rated | 3,297 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Oakhill Oak Hill Lane , IP2 9AN | - not rated | 851 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Westbridge Academy London Road , IP1 2HE | 3out of 4 | 939 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbridge Pupil Referral Unit London Road , IP1 2HE | - not rated | 939 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Learning Support, Southern Area Education Office St Andrew House , County Hall IP4 1LJ | - not rated | 1,242 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Suffolk Waterfront Building , Neptune Quay IP4 1QJ | - not rated | 1,248 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travelodge Ipswich Central | Former, 2-4 Russell Road | 86 yd | |
| PTE Cafe's Ltd | Providence Cafe & 4th floor kitchen, 141-145 Princes Street | 145 yd | |
| Vertas Group Ltd | Constable Restaurant, 8 Russell Road | 257 yd | |
| Mcdonald's | McDonalds, 15 Grafton Way | 261 yd | |
| Cool Beanz | 11 Russell Road, Ipswich | 274 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curve | 58 Princes Street, Ipswich | 424 yd | |
| The Thomas Wolsey Freehouse | The Thomas Wolsey Public House, 9-9A St Peters Street | 503 yd | |
| Burgers Wings & Ribs | Bar Twenty One, 11 St Nicholas Street | 526 yd | |
| Black Horse Inn | The Black Horse Public House, 23 Black Horse Lane | 568 yd | |
| The Falcon | 1 Falcon Street, Ipswich | 570 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks | Railway Station, Burrell Road | 372 yd | |
| PFK Kebab House | 23 Compair Crescent, Ipswich | 481 yd | |
| Nqsundays | Nqsundays, On The Huh, 3A St Peters Street | 503 yd | |
| I-Scream | 11A St Peters Street, Ipswich | 522 yd | |
| Ruby and Pebs | 11A St Peters Street, Ipswich | 522 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Food Market | 9 St Matthews Street, Ipswich | 731 yd | |
| J Sainsbury Plc | Sainsbury's, 38-40 Upper Brook Street | 751 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 16-26 Westgate Street, Ipswich | 754 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 47-57 St Matthews Street | 784 yd | |
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 89 Austin Street | 827 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Better Gym (Ipswich) UNIT 6 UNIT 6 RUSSELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 138 yd |
| Ipswich Town Football Club (Portman Road) PORTMAN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 234 yd |
| Gym & Trim Ltd (Closed) Grafton Way | health and fitness suite | 328 yd |
| Pure Gym (Ipswich Buttermarket) ST. STEPHENS LANE | health and fitness suite | 698 yd |
| Gippeswyk Park (Closed) Ancaster Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 746 yd |
| The Gym Ipswich CIVIC DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 761 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Ipswich) KEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 805 yd |
| Hillside Community Primary School BELSTEAD AVENUE | grass pitches | 895 yd |
| Crown Pools Crown Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 963 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Ipswich) ORWELL RETAIL PARK ORWELL RETAIL PARK RANELAGH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 985 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.