Norwich Road is in Ipswich and in Ipswich district. IP1 2PS 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 Norwich Road, Ipswich, IP1 2PS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP1 2PR, IP1 2NL, IP1 2EP, IP1 2ER, IP1 3PA, IP1 3PB, IP1 3PD, IP1 2JQ, IP1 2JF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IP1 2PS is primarily male, with 55.3% 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 | 54.6% | 44.7% | -9.9% | 51.0% | -6.3% |
| Male | 45.4% | 55.3% | 9.9% | 49.0% | 6.3% |
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 2PS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.6% 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 | 41.7% | 43.6% | 1.9% | 37.9% | 5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.1% | 31.1% | 2.0% | 44.2% | -13.1% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 11.6% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 15.7% | 11.2% | -4.5% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
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 | 39.2% | 36.2% | -3.0% | 48.4% | -12.2% |
| Good health | 28.1% | 37.2% | 9.1% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 21.2% | 12.6% | -8.6% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 8.5% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 4.5% |
| Very bad health | 5.4% | 5.5% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 4.3% |
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 | 27.4% | 26.1% | -1.3% | 18.2% | 7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 9.7% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.4% | 9.7% | 0.3% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 5.9% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 10.1% | -1.1% | 16.9% | -6.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.7% | 35.3% | 10.6% | 33.8% | 1.5% |
| Other | 10.3% | 3.4% | -6.9% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 6.2% | 3.7% | -2.5% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 0.7% | -2.0% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.1% | 0.3% | -2.8% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 82.7% | 79.7% | -3.0% | 81.4% | -1.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.2% | 3.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
In this area, 64.3% 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 | 76.5% | 64.3% | -12.2% | 83.2% | -18.9% |
| European Union | 12.7% | 21.1% | 8.4% | 6.1% | 15.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.2% | 6.8% | 0.6% | 5.6% | 1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 2.4% | -1.1% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.2% | 64.1% | -12.1% | 83.2% | -19.1% |
| 10+ Years | 5% | 14.6% | 9.6% | 9.8% | 4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.8% | 10.2% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 7.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.4% | 7.8% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 5.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.7% | 3.4% | -4.3% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.2% | 76.7% | -19.5% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 10.3% | 0.9% | 9.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 17.2% | 13.5% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.1% | 37.2% | -1.1% |
| Christian | 47.3% | 46.2% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 5.7% | 6.5% | -0.8% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Norwich Road was 13.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 94.6% lower than the Alexandra average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Norwich Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Alexandra and the 37th lowest crime rate of 432 local areas in Ipswich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -90.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 106 Norwich Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2025-01-03 | £184,524 |
| 104 Norwich Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-11-25 | £164,021 |
| 118 Norwich Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £192,000 | 2022-02-15 | £201,682 |
| 102 Norwich Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £142,500 | 2022-01-25 | £152,467 |
| 110 Norwich Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2021-05-28 | £159,187 |
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,757 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 | 402 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich Portman Road , IP1 2AX | 3out of 4 | 609 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Junior School Kitchener Road , IP1 4DT | 4out of 4 | 867 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Infant School and Nursery 11 Wesley Way , IP1 4PP | 3out of 4 | 948 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ranelagh Primary School Pauls Road , IP2 0AN | 3out of 4 | 1,059 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westbourne Academy Marlow Road , IP1 5JN | 3out of 4 | 2,053 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chantry Academy Mallard Way , IP2 9LR | 3out of 4 | 2,300 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy Maidenhall Approach , IP2 8PL | 2out of 4 | 2,418 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Endeavour Academy Defoe Road , IP1 6SG | 3out of 4 | 2,774 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate High School Sidegate Lane West , IP4 3DL | 3out of 4 | 3,164 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 | 1,983 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| One Sixth Form College Scrivener Drive , Pinewood IP8 3SU | - not rated | 3,510 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 | 243 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty Lodge Independent School 23 - 25 Waterloo Road , IP1 2NY | - not rated | 268 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipswich School Henley Road , IP1 3SG | - not rated | 804 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadows Montessori School 32 Larchcroft Road , IP1 6AR | - not rated | 1,662 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Learning Support, Southern Area Education Office St Andrew House , County Hall IP4 1LJ | - not rated | 1,761 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | 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 | 59 yd | |
| D'Sauce Kitchen | D'sauce, 47 Norwich Road | 100 yd | |
| Cafe Nos Tera Ltd | 35 Norwich Road, Ipswich | 141 yd | |
| Maharani Indian Cuisine | 46 Norwich Road, Ipswich | 146 yd | |
| Bicafe O Portugues | 32-36 Norwich Road, Ipswich | 146 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewers Arms Public House | 18-20 Orford Street, Ipswich | 197 yd | |
| St Judes Tavern | 69 St Matthews Street, Ipswich | 381 yd | |
| Rosary Conservative Club | 172 Bramford Road, Ipswich | 604 yd | |
| The Arbor House | 43 High Street, Ipswich | 614 yd | |
| Black Horse Inn | The Black Horse Public House, 23 Black Horse Lane | 680 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ts Shawrma Butchers | Ts Shawrma, 66 Norwich Road | 83 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 49 Norwich Road, Ipswich | 83 yd | |
| Fortune Cookie | 45 Norwich Road, Ipswich | 83 yd | |
| Norwich Kebabs Ltd | Bodrum Kebab, 64 Norwich Road | 88 yd | |
| My Chinese Restaurant | MY Chinese Restaurant, 71 St Matthews Street | 361 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods Ltd | 90 Bramford Road, Ipswich | 388 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 47-57 St Matthews Street | 417 yd | |
| Fresh Food Market | 9 St Matthews Street, Ipswich | 552 yd | |
| Lidl | 141-145 London Road, Ipswich | 698 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 16-26 Westgate Street, Ipswich | 730 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ymca (Suffolk) IPSWICH YMCA IPSWICH YMCA NORWICH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 331 yd |
| The Gym Ipswich CIVIC DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 420 yd |
| Handford Hall Primary School GATACRE ROAD | grass pitches | 474 yd |
| Ipswich School HENLEY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 703 yd |
| Ipswich School Synthetic Turf Pitch BRACKENBURY CLOSE | artificial grass pitch | 722 yd |
| Crown Pools Crown Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 837 yd |
| Christchurch Park HENLEY ROAD | tennis courts | 847 yd |
| Ipswich Town Football Club (Portman Road) PORTMAN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 890 yd |
| Better Gym (Ipswich) UNIT 6 UNIT 6 RUSSELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,004 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Ipswich) ORWELL RETAIL PARK ORWELL RETAIL PARK RANELAGH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,020 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 161.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.