Curriers Lane is in Ipswich and in Ipswich district. IP1 2AQ 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 Curriers Lane, Ipswich, IP1 2AQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP1 2AL, IP1 2AB, IP1 1RJ, IP1 1JQ, IP1 1RY, IP1 1HE, IP1 1QA, IP1 1PU, IP1 1HZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IP1 2AQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% of residents 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 | 42.9% | 49.2% | 6.3% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 57.1% | 50.8% | -6.3% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 2AQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.7% 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 | 53.1% | 52.7% | -0.4% | 37.9% | 14.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.5% | 22.9% | 5.4% | 44.2% | -21.3% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 4% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 19.1% | 14.2% | -4.9% | 9.1% | 5.1% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 6.2% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 36.5% | 38.7% | 2.2% | 48.4% | -9.7% |
| Good health | 42.9% | 39.4% | -3.5% | 33.6% | 5.8% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 17.7% | 7.2% | 12.7% | 5.0% |
| Bad health | 8.7% | 3.5% | -5.2% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -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 | 25.3% | 20.5% | -4.8% | 18.2% | 2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 10.4% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 14% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 5.4% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 14.7% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.2% | 32.7% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -1.1% |
| Other | 11.3% | 2.2% | -9.1% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.3% 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 | 3.7% | 1.6% | -2.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 7.1% | 4.8% | 3.1% | 4.0% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.6% | 1.6% | -3.0% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.7% | 1.3% | -2.4% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 77.2% | 73.3% | -3.9% | 81.4% | -8.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 59.6% 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 | 72.6% | 59.6% | -13.0% | 83.2% | -23.6% |
| European Union | 11.4% | 20.2% | 8.8% | 6.1% | 14.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 5.1% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.5% | 11.9% | 1.4% | 5.6% | 6.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.8% | 59.4% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -23.8% |
| 10+ Years | 5% | 14.1% | 9.1% | 9.8% | 4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.9% | 8.6% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.5% | 7.3% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 5.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.8% | 10.5% | -2.3% | 1.9% | 8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.5% | 76.7% | -19.2% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Lithuania | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Poland | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Romania | 6.1% | 0.9% | 5.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 5.8% | 1.2% | 4.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 13.7% | 13.5% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.8% | 37.2% | 4.6% |
| Christian | 34.7% | 46.2% | -11.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Sikh | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 10% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Curriers Lane was 1408.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 468.9% higher than the Alexandra average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Curriers Lane has the 2nd highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Alexandra and the 2nd highest crime rate of 432 local areas in Ipswich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 514.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Curriers Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2007-08-15 | £204,152 |
| 17 Curriers Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £111,000 | 2004-11-18 | £202,363 |
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Other | 18 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 2,581 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 | 249 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 | 962 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Handford Hall Primary School 57 Gatacre Road , IP1 2LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,033 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ranelagh Primary School Pauls Road , IP2 0AN | 3out of 4 | 1,191 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside Primary School Belstead Avenue , IP2 8NU | 2out of 4 | 1,293 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 | 1,665 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chantry Academy Mallard Way , IP2 9LR | 3out of 4 | 1,986 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne Academy Marlow Road , IP1 5JN | 3out of 4 | 2,882 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate High School Sidegate Lane West , IP4 3DL | 3out of 4 | 3,073 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Copleston High School Copleston Road , IP4 5HD | 3out of 4 | 3,471 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 | 1,290 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| One Sixth Form College Scrivener Drive , Pinewood IP8 3SU | - not rated | 3,532 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | 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 | 623 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipswich School Henley Road , IP1 3SG | - not rated | 975 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty Lodge Independent School 23 - 25 Waterloo Road , IP1 2NY | - not rated | 1,102 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Learning Support, Southern Area Education Office St Andrew House , County Hall IP4 1LJ | - not rated | 1,116 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Suffolk Waterfront Building , Neptune Quay IP4 1QJ | - not rated | 1,287 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlingtons | 13 Museum Street, Ipswich | 133 yd | |
| Taj Darbar Restaurant | 6 Friars Street, Ipswich | 137 yd | |
| Press Start Gaming Lounge | 12 Princes Street, Ipswich | 172 yd | |
| The Chapman Centre | 1 Black Horse Lane, Ipswich | 181 yd | |
| Restaurant Associates | Compass Group - Willis, 15 Friars Street | 183 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curve | 58 Princes Street, Ipswich | 59 yd | |
| Black Horse Inn | The Black Horse Public House, 23 Black Horse Lane | 181 yd | |
| The Swan & Hedgehog Public House | 3-5 King Street, Ipswich | 207 yd | |
| The Falcon | 1 Falcon Street, Ipswich | 242 yd | |
| Burgers Wings & Ribs | Bar Twenty One, 11 St Nicholas Street | 250 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Fillaz | 1 Coytes Gardens, Ipswich | 184 yd | |
| Charlotte's Coffee Shop & Sandwich Bar | 34 Queen Street, Ipswich | 212 yd | |
| German Doner Kebab | 39 Westgate Street, Ipswich | 276 yd | |
| Perfect kebab & pizza house | Perfect Kebab House, 20 Falcon Street | 305 yd | |
| Mu Lan Kitchen | 28 Westgate Street, Ipswich | 312 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 16-26 Westgate Street, Ipswich | 339 yd | |
| Fresh Food Market | 9 St Matthews Street, Ipswich | 354 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 47-57 St Matthews Street | 451 yd | |
| J Sainsbury Plc | Sainsbury's, 38-40 Upper Brook Street | 458 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Iceland Unit 38, Sailmakers, 11 Tavern Street | 471 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Ipswich Buttermarket) ST. STEPHENS LANE | health and fitness suite | 357 yd |
| Gym & Trim Ltd (Closed) Grafton Way | health and fitness suite | 410 yd |
| Ipswich Town Football Club (Portman Road) PORTMAN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 418 yd |
| The Gym Ipswich CIVIC DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 437 yd |
| Better Gym (Ipswich) UNIT 6 UNIT 6 RUSSELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 450 yd |
| Crown Pools Crown Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 549 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Ipswich) KEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 760 yd |
| Oaks Gym 45-47 45-47 UPPER ORWELL STREET | health and fitness suite | 780 yd |
| Fore Street Pool FORE STREET | swimming pool | 907 yd |
| Ipswich School HENLEY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,005 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 | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 165.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.