Clarkson Street is in Ipswich and in Ipswich district. IP1 2JL is located in the Westgate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ipswich. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Clarkson Street, Ipswich, IP1 2JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP1 2JJ, IP1 2JQ, IP1 2JP, IP1 2JH, IP1 2JF, IP1 2HE, IP1 2JE, IP1 2ER, IP1 2JW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IP1 2JL is primarily male, with 54.2% 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 | 43.1% | 45.8% | 2.7% | 51.0% | -5.2% |
| Male | 56.9% | 54.2% | -2.7% | 49.0% | 5.2% |
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 2JL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.5% 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 | 48.5% | 57.5% | 9.0% | 37.9% | 19.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.9% | 27.8% | 0.9% | 44.2% | -16.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 4% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 8.8% | -4.3% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 1.8% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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 | 44.1% | 54.2% | 10.1% | 48.4% | 5.8% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 30.8% | -5.8% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 11.7% | -3.0% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
In the area around IP1 2JL this area, 35% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.8% | 35% | 6.2% | 18.2% | 16.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 15% | 3.8% | 9.6% | 5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 8% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 7.3% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.2% | 10.6% | 6.4% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.2% | 20.1% | 0.9% | 33.8% | -13.7% |
| Other | 23.8% | 4% | -19.8% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.3% 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 | 8.1% | 1.8% | -6.3% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 0.3% | -2.5% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 4.5% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 2.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 72.8% | 69.3% | -3.5% | 81.4% | -12.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.2% | 3.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 4.1% | 7.4% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 5.8% |
In this area, just 29.9% 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 | 35.9% | 29.9% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -53.3% |
| European Union | 47.8% | 59% | 11.2% | 6.1% | 52.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 6.3% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.1% | 3.3% | -9.8% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 29.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 18.6% 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 | 35.9% | 30% | -5.9% | 83.2% | -53.2% |
| 10+ Years | 23.4% | 18.6% | -4.8% | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 15.9% | 19.2% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 16.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 15.9% | 21.6% | 5.7% | 2.2% | 19.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.8% | 10.5% | 1.7% | 1.9% | 8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 21.1% | 76.7% | -55.6% |
| Germany | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 15.8% | 0.5% | 15.3% |
| Lithuania | 8.9% | 0.3% | 8.6% |
| Poland | 11.3% | 1.3% | 10.0% |
| Romania | 12.5% | 0.9% | 11.6% |
| Other EU countries | 6% | 1.5% | 4.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 20.8% | 13.5% | 7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.3% | 37.2% | -7.9% |
| Christian | 53% | 46.2% | 6.8% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 6.6% | 6.5% | 0.1% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clarkson Street was 119.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.9% lower than the Alexandra average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Clarkson Street has the 28th highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Alexandra and the 100th highest crime rate of 432 local areas in Ipswich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 77.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31A Clarkson Street, Ipswich, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2022-03-25 | £80,499 |
| 39 Clarkson Street, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2021-02-18 | £257,632 |
| 31A Clarkson Street, Ipswich, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2020-04-30 | £81,935 |
| 39 Clarkson Street, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2017-02-06 | £276,954 |
| 31A Clarkson Street, Ipswich, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £86,000 | 2016-11-28 | £101,895 |
| Full-Time Employee | 120 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Other | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 38 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 30 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,893 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Handford Hall Primary School 57 Gatacre Road , IP1 2LQ | 3out of 4 | 345 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich Portman Road , IP1 2AX | 3out of 4 | 536 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ranelagh Primary School Pauls Road , IP2 0AN | 3out of 4 | 917 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Junior School Kitchener Road , IP1 4DT | 4out of 4 | 961 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Infant School and Nursery 11 Wesley Way , IP1 4PP | 3out of 4 | 1,017 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chantry Academy Mallard Way , IP2 9LR | 3out of 4 | 2,138 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne Academy Marlow Road , IP1 5JN | 3out of 4 | 2,138 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy Maidenhall Approach , IP2 8PL | 2out of 4 | 2,275 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Endeavour Academy Defoe Road , IP1 6SG | 3out of 4 | 2,929 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate High School Sidegate Lane West , IP4 3DL | 3out of 4 | 3,261 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,950 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| One Sixth Form College Scrivener Drive , Pinewood IP8 3SU | - not rated | 3,378 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 | 121 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty Lodge Independent School 23 - 25 Waterloo Road , IP1 2NY | - not rated | 373 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipswich School Henley Road , IP1 3SG | - not rated | 901 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Learning Support, Southern Area Education Office St Andrew House , County Hall IP4 1LJ | - not rated | 1,738 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadows Montessori School 32 Larchcroft Road , IP1 6AR | - not rated | 1,823 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa's Piri Piri | 1 Bramford Road, Ipswich | 108 yd | |
| D'Sauce Kitchen | D'sauce, 47 Norwich Road | 116 yd | |
| Cafe Nos Tera Ltd | 35 Norwich Road, Ipswich | 139 yd | |
| Turkish Delight | 23 Norwich Road, Ipswich | 167 yd | |
| Cafe Carla | 39 Norwich Road, Ipswich | 167 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewers Arms Public House | 18-20 Orford Street, Ipswich | 257 yd | |
| St Judes Tavern | 69 St Matthews Street, Ipswich | 337 yd | |
| Black Horse Inn | The Black Horse Public House, 23 Black Horse Lane | 604 yd | |
| The Mermaid Public House | Yarmouth Road, Ipswich | 606 yd | |
| Rosary Conservative Club | 172 Bramford Road, Ipswich | 649 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut | 49 Norwich Road, Ipswich | 88 yd | |
| Fortune Cookie | 45 Norwich Road, Ipswich | 88 yd | |
| Norwich Kebabs Ltd | Bodrum Kebab, 64 Norwich Road | 150 yd | |
| Ts Shawrma Butchers | Ts Shawrma, 66 Norwich Road | 150 yd | |
| My Chinese Restaurant | MY Chinese Restaurant, 71 St Matthews Street | 317 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 47-57 St Matthews Street | 377 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | 90 Bramford Road, Ipswich | 439 yd | |
| Fresh Food Market | 9 St Matthews Street, Ipswich | 510 yd | |
| Lidl | 141-145 London Road, Ipswich | 556 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 16-26 Westgate Street, Ipswich | 699 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym Ipswich CIVIC DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 368 yd |
| Handford Hall Primary School GATACRE ROAD | grass pitches | 439 yd |
| Ymca (Suffolk) IPSWICH YMCA IPSWICH YMCA NORWICH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 455 yd |
| Ipswich Town Football Club (Portman Road) PORTMAN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 740 yd |
| Ipswich School HENLEY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 818 yd |
| Crown Pools Crown Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 846 yd |
| Better Gym (Ipswich) UNIT 6 UNIT 6 RUSSELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 855 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Ipswich) ORWELL RETAIL PARK ORWELL RETAIL PARK RANELAGH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 877 yd |
| Ipswich School Synthetic Turf Pitch BRACKENBURY CLOSE | artificial grass pitch | 884 yd |
| Christchurch Park HENLEY ROAD | tennis courts | 946 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 | 62.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 78.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.