Canham Street is in Ipswich and in Ipswich district. IP1 2BU is located in the Gipping electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ipswich. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Canham Street, Ipswich, IP1 2BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP1 2BT, IP1 2BS, IP1 2BP, IP1 2DU, IP1 2EF, IP1 2AL, IP1 2DT, IP1 2HT, IP1 2EX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IP1 2BU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.2% | 53.4% | 9.2% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 55.8% | 46.6% | -9.2% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 51.5% | 41.8% | -9.7% | 37.9% | 3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.6% | 33.3% | 3.7% | 44.2% | -10.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 11.8% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 3% | 13% | 10.0% | 6.1% | 6.9% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.5% | 31% | -6.5% | 48.4% | -17.4% |
| Good health | 40.8% | 39.1% | -1.7% | 33.6% | 5.5% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 18.5% | 4.1% | 12.7% | 5.8% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 7% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 4.4% | 3.0% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
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 | 29.2% | 25.8% | -3.4% | 18.2% | 7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 15.5% | 1.5% | 9.6% | 5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 10.9% | -7.7% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 4.8% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 11.5% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.9% | 26.7% | 4.8% | 33.8% | -7.1% |
| Other | 6.3% | 4.8% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.6% 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 | 10.8% | 11.4% | 0.6% | 1.1% | 10.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.8% | 1.3% | -1.5% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 74.7% | 71.6% | -3.1% | 81.4% | -9.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1.1% | 4.4% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 73.1% 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 | 75% | 73.1% | -1.9% | 83.2% | -10.1% |
| European Union | 11.9% | 11.7% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.9% | 9.3% | 0.4% | 5.6% | 3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.5% | -1.7% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.7% | 72.7% | -2.0% | 83.2% | -10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 4.2% | 16.8% | 12.6% | 9.8% | 7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.9% | 6.2% | -0.7% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 3.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.8% | 1% | -9.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.2% | 76.7% | -11.5% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 20.1% | 13.5% | 6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.4% | 37.2% | -6.8% |
| Christian | 41% | 46.2% | -5.2% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 19.1% | 6.5% | 12.6% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Canham Street was 191.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.1% higher than the Gipping average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Canham Street has the 7th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Gipping and the 47th highest crime rate of 432 local areas in Ipswich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 116.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Canham Street, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £156,000 | 2020-08-10 | £187,622 |
| 6 Canham Street, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £106,000 | 2015-06-03 | £158,192 |
| 6 Canham Street, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £84,000 | 2010-02-15 | £149,520 |
| Retired | 85 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 33 |
| Other | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Chesterfield Drive , IP1 6DW | 4out of 4 | 2,390 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 | 196 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Handford Hall Primary School 57 Gatacre Road , IP1 2LQ | 3out of 4 | 788 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ranelagh Primary School Pauls Road , IP2 0AN | 3out of 4 | 989 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich Bolton Lane , IP4 2BT | 3out of 4 | 1,139 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside Primary School Belstead Avenue , IP2 8NU | 2out of 4 | 1,443 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 | 1,800 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chantry Academy Mallard Way , IP2 9LR | 3out of 4 | 1,927 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne Academy Marlow Road , IP1 5JN | 3out of 4 | 2,652 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate High School Sidegate Lane West , IP4 3DL | 3out of 4 | 3,191 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Endeavour Academy Defoe Road , IP1 6SG | 3out of 4 | 3,376 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,529 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| One Sixth Form College Scrivener Drive , Pinewood IP8 3SU | - not rated | 3,391 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 | 400 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty Lodge Independent School 23 - 25 Waterloo Road , IP1 2NY | - not rated | 885 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipswich School Henley Road , IP1 3SG | - not rated | 964 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Learning Support, Southern Area Education Office St Andrew House , County Hall IP4 1LJ | - not rated | 1,345 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Suffolk Waterfront Building , Neptune Quay IP4 1QJ | - not rated | 1,533 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chapman Centre | 1 Black Horse Lane, Ipswich | 201 yd | |
| Fresh Food Caf? | 9 St Matthews Street, Ipswich | 298 yd | |
| Spoon World Buffet and Bar | Spoon World Buffet & Bar, 23-31 St Matthews Street | 299 yd | |
| Chick Fried | 59B Westgate Street, Ipswich | 302 yd | |
| Arlingtons | 13 Museum Street, Ipswich | 318 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Horse Inn | The Black Horse Public House, 23 Black Horse Lane | 201 yd | |
| Curve | 58 Princes Street, Ipswich | 306 yd | |
| St Judes Tavern | 69 St Matthews Street, Ipswich | 322 yd | |
| The Swan & Hedgehog Public House | 3-5 King Street, Ipswich | 394 yd | |
| Mannings | Mannings Public House, 8 Cornhill | 415 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bang Burger | 21 St Matthews Street, Ipswich | 276 yd | |
| Kebapizza | Kebapizza / Super Kebab House, 17 St Matthews Street | 294 yd | |
| Kebapizza/ Super Kebab House | Kebapizza / Super Kebab House, 17 St Matthews Street | 294 yd | |
| German Doner Kebab | 39 Westgate Street, Ipswich | 324 yd | |
| My Chinese Restaurant | MY Chinese Restaurant, 71 St Matthews Street | 333 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Food Market | 9 St Matthews Street, Ipswich | 298 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 47-57 St Matthews Street | 316 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 16-26 Westgate Street, Ipswich | 412 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Iceland Unit 38, Sailmakers, 11 Tavern Street | 615 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | Morrison Daily Unit 23, Sailmakers, 11 Tavern Street | 615 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym Ipswich CIVIC DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 292 yd |
| Ipswich Town Football Club (Portman Road) PORTMAN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 341 yd |
| Better Gym (Ipswich) UNIT 6 UNIT 6 RUSSELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 430 yd |
| Pure Gym (Ipswich Buttermarket) ST. STEPHENS LANE | health and fitness suite | 575 yd |
| Gym & Trim Ltd (Closed) Grafton Way | health and fitness suite | 607 yd |
| Crown Pools Crown Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 635 yd |
| Handford Hall Primary School GATACRE ROAD | grass pitches | 891 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Ipswich) ORWELL RETAIL PARK ORWELL RETAIL PARK RANELAGH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 950 yd |
| Ipswich School HENLEY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 957 yd |
| Ymca (Suffolk) IPSWICH YMCA IPSWICH YMCA NORWICH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 961 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% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 122.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.