Crescent Road is in Ipswich and in Ipswich district. IP1 2EX 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 Crescent Road, Ipswich, IP1 2EX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP1 2EU, IP1 2HT, IP1 2NB, IP1 2EY, IP1 3EW, IP1 2EZ, IP1 2HB, IP1 2JD, IP1 3NQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IP1 2EX, 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 Crescent Road was 110.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.6% lower than the Gipping average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Crescent Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Gipping and the 118th highest crime rate of 429 local areas in Ipswich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 68.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Crescent Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2022-04-05 | £540,710 |
| 1 Crescent Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2011-11-30 | £1,023,848 |
| 3 Crescent Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2010-09-17 | £957,727 |
| Flat 4 5 Crescent Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2005-06-01 | £103,761 |
| 9 Crescent Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2002-09-02 | £256,944 |
| 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 | 2,253 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 | 134 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 | 134 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Handford Hall Primary School 57 Gatacre Road , IP1 2LQ | - not rated | 726 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Handford Hall Primary School 57 Gatacre Road , IP1 2LQ | 3out of 4 | 726 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ranelagh Primary School Pauls Road , IP2 0AN | 3out of 4 | 1,051 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 | 1,951 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy Maidenhall Approach , IP2 8PL | 3out of 4 | 1,951 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chantry Academy Mallard Way , IP2 9LR | 3out of 4 | 2,065 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chantry High School Mallard Way , IP2 9LR | - not rated | 2,065 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne Academy Marlow Road , IP1 5JN | - not rated | 2,548 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 | 1,556 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| One Sixth Form College Scrivener Drive , Pinewood IP8 3SU | - not rated | 3,487 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 | 3,487 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 | 293 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbridge Pupil Referral Unit London Road , IP1 2HE | - not rated | 293 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect School Taylor House , 160 Norwich Road IP1 2PT | - not rated | 643 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Lodge School 23-25 waterloo Road , IP1 2NY | - not rated | 767 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipswich School Henley Road , IP1 3SG | - not rated | 824 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ararat Restaurant | 18 Norwich Road, Ipswich | 197 yd | |
| Kings Keba b | 10 Norwich Road, Ipswich | 201 yd | |
| Lux | 32 St Matthews Street, Ipswich | 214 yd | |
| Sunrise Cafe | 42 St Matthews Street, Ipswich | 214 yd | |
| Cafe Carla | 39 Norwich Road, Ipswich | 226 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Judes Tavern | 69 St Matthews Street, Ipswich | 173 yd | |
| Brewers Arms Public House | 18-20 Orford Street, Ipswich | 320 yd | |
| Black Horse Inn | The Black Horse Public House, 23 Black Horse Lane | 337 yd | |
| Curve | 58 Princes Street, Ipswich | 523 yd | |
| Mannings | Mannings Public House, 8 Cornhill | 534 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| My Chinese Restaurant | MY Chinese Restaurant, 71 St Matthews Street | 168 yd | |
| Perfect Fried Chicken | 46 St Matthews Street, Ipswich | 214 yd | |
| Bang Burger | 21 St Matthews Street, Ipswich | 253 yd | |
| Kebapizza | Kebapizza / Super Kebab House, 17 St Matthews Street | 275 yd | |
| Kebapizza/ Super Kebab House | Kebapizza / Super Kebab House, 17 St Matthews Street | 275 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 47-57 St Matthews Street | 199 yd | |
| Fresh Food Market | 9 St Matthews Street, Ipswich | 292 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 16-26 Westgate Street, Ipswich | 476 yd | |
| Lidl | 141-145 London Road, Ipswich | 623 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Iceland Unit 38, Sailmakers, 11 Tavern Street | 701 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym Ipswich CIVIC DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 174 yd |
| Ipswich Town Football Club (Portman Road) PORTMAN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 520 yd |
| Better Gym (Ipswich) UNIT 6 UNIT 6 RUSSELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 628 yd |
| Crown Pools Crown Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 665 yd |
| Handford Hall Primary School GATACRE ROAD | grass pitches | 685 yd |
| Ymca (Suffolk) IPSWICH YMCA IPSWICH YMCA NORWICH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 719 yd |
| Pure Gym (Ipswich Buttermarket) ST. STEPHENS LANE | health and fitness suite | 737 yd |
| Ipswich School HENLEY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 827 yd |
| Gym & Trim Ltd (Closed) Grafton Way | health and fitness suite | 848 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Ipswich) ORWELL RETAIL PARK ORWELL RETAIL PARK RANELAGH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 911 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 265.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 26 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.