Princes Street is in Ipswich and in Ipswich district. IP1 1RS is located in the Gipping electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ipswich. This postcode has been in use since 1983-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Princes Street, Ipswich, IP1 1RS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP1 2BN, IP1 1QJ, IP1 1QH, IP1 1QA, IP1 1UR, IP1 1RY, IP1 2DT, IP1 2AG, IP1 1SB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IP1 1RS is primarily male, with 65% 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 | 40.1% | 35% | -5.1% | 51.0% | -16.0% |
| Male | 59.9% | 65% | 5.1% | 49.0% | 16.0% |
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 1RS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.2% 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 | 58.1% | 60.2% | 2.1% | 37.9% | 22.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18% | 26.3% | 8.3% | 44.2% | -17.9% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 9.9% | -2.2% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 9.7% | 0.6% | -9.1% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
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 | 32.5% | 41.6% | 9.1% | 48.4% | -6.8% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 36% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 19.7% | 17.3% | -2.4% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 3% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 7.3% | 2% | -5.3% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 36% | 21.8% | -14.2% | 18.2% | 3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 12.9% | -0.9% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 12.9% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 5.9% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 12.4% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.6% | 31.2% | 13.6% | 33.8% | -2.6% |
| Other | 5.9% | 2.9% | -3.0% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.2% 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 | 1.3% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 3.0% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 16% | 13.5% | 3.1% | 12.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 5.7% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 1.5% | -1.4% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Other Black | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 78.3% | 57.2% | -21.1% | 81.4% | -24.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3.5% | 1.5% | -2.0% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 59.4% 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 | 76.8% | 59.4% | -17.4% | 83.2% | -23.8% |
| European Union | 9.6% | 11.2% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 3% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.6% | 23.9% | 15.3% | 5.6% | 18.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.1% | 59.4% | -16.7% | 83.2% | -23.8% |
| 10+ Years | 4.5% | 16.2% | 11.7% | 9.8% | 6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 2.5% | -1.6% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.6% | 11.2% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 9.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.6% | 10.7% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51% | 76.7% | -25.7% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 15.7% | 1.2% | 14.5% |
| No passport held | 19.7% | 13.5% | 6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.1% | 37.2% | 1.9% |
| Christian | 27.9% | 46.2% | -18.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 13.7% | 1.7% | 12.0% |
| Muslim | 12.7% | 6.5% | 6.2% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Princes Street was 838.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 503.0% higher than the Gipping average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Princes Street has the highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Gipping and the 4th highest crime rate of 429 local areas in Ipswich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 505.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portman House, 120 Princes Street, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £2,150,000 | 2016-12-22 | £2,561,280 |
| 120 Princes Street, Ipswich, Suffolk Other, an established residential building | £775,001 | 2016-01-13 | £905,210 |
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Other | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Chesterfield Drive , IP1 6DW | 4out of 4 | 2,843 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 | 558 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 | 558 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside Community Primary School Belstead Avenue , IP2 8NU | - not rated | 991 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside Primary School Belstead Avenue , IP2 8NU | 2out of 4 | 991 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ranelagh Primary School Pauls Road , IP2 0AN | 3out of 4 | 1,132 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 | 1,353 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy Maidenhall Approach , IP2 8PL | 3out of 4 | 1,353 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chantry Academy Mallard Way , IP2 9LR | 3out of 4 | 1,713 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chantry High School Mallard Way , IP2 9LR | - not rated | 1,713 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne Academy Marlow Road , IP1 5JN | - not rated | 3,075 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 | 1,342 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| One Sixth Form College Scrivener Drive , Pinewood IP8 3SU | - not rated | 3,331 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 | 3,331 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westbridge Academy London Road , IP1 2HE | 3out of 4 | 848 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbridge Pupil Referral Unit London Road , IP1 2HE | - not rated | 848 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Oakhill Oak Hill Lane , IP2 9AN | - not rated | 950 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Learning Support, Southern Area Education Office St Andrew House , County Hall IP4 1LJ | - not rated | 1,218 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect School Taylor House , 160 Norwich Road IP1 2PT | - not rated | 1,238 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PTE Cafe's Ltd | Providence Cafe & 4th floor kitchen, 141-145 Princes Street | 74 yd | |
| Travelodge Ipswich Central | Former, 2-4 Russell Road | 98 yd | |
| Vertas Group Ltd | Constable Restaurant, 8 Russell Road | 233 yd | |
| Cool Beanz | 11 Russell Road, Ipswich | 275 yd | |
| Mcdonald's | McDonalds, 15 Grafton Way | 307 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curve | 58 Princes Street, Ipswich | 352 yd | |
| Black Horse Inn | The Black Horse Public House, 23 Black Horse Lane | 475 yd | |
| Burgers Wings & Ribs | Bar Twenty One, 11 St Nicholas Street | 481 yd | |
| The Thomas Wolsey Freehouse | The Thomas Wolsey Public House, 9-9A St Peters Street | 492 yd | |
| The Falcon | 1 Falcon Street, Ipswich | 516 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks | Railway Station, Burrell Road | 458 yd | |
| Fresh Fillaz | 1 Coytes Gardens, Ipswich | 467 yd | |
| Nqsundays | Nqsundays, On The Huh, 3A St Peters Street | 485 yd | |
| PFK Kebab House | 23 Compair Crescent, Ipswich | 505 yd | |
| I-Scream | 11A St Peters Street, Ipswich | 513 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Food Market | 9 St Matthews Street, Ipswich | 636 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 16-26 Westgate Street, Ipswich | 669 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 47-57 St Matthews Street | 685 yd | |
| J Sainsbury Plc | Sainsbury's, 38-40 Upper Brook Street | 712 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Iceland Unit 38, Sailmakers, 11 Tavern Street | 801 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Better Gym (Ipswich) UNIT 6 UNIT 6 RUSSELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 131 yd |
| Ipswich Town Football Club (Portman Road) PORTMAN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 176 yd |
| Gym & Trim Ltd (Closed) Grafton Way | health and fitness suite | 353 yd |
| Pure Gym (Ipswich Buttermarket) ST. STEPHENS LANE | health and fitness suite | 645 yd |
| The Gym Ipswich CIVIC DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 663 yd |
| Gippeswyk Park (Closed) Ancaster Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 797 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Ipswich) KEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 827 yd |
| Crown Pools Crown Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 883 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Ipswich) ORWELL RETAIL PARK ORWELL RETAIL PARK RANELAGH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 960 yd |
| Hillside Community Primary School BELSTEAD AVENUE | grass pitches | 992 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 | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| 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.