Fonnereau Road is in Ipswich and in Ipswich district. IP1 3JW 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 Fonnereau Road, Ipswich, IP1 3JW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP1 3JN, IP1 3JP, IP1 3QL, IP1 3NE, IP1 3JG, IP1 3SF, IP1 3NB, IP1 3QJ, IP1 3NF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IP1 3JW is primarily male, with 53.4% 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 | 46.7% | 46.6% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -4.4% |
| Male | 53.3% | 53.4% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 4.4% |
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 3JW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.4% 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 | 61.5% | 52.4% | -9.1% | 37.9% | 14.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.4% | 32% | 9.6% | 44.2% | -12.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 12.2% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.8% | 50.9% | 0.1% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 35.8% | -1.8% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 10.5% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 9.1% | 27.4% | 18.3% | 18.2% | 9.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 8.2% | -7.2% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 9.4% | -6.7% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 3.8% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 13.8% | -0.5% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.2% | 35.2% | -5.0% | 33.8% | 1.4% |
| Other | 3.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.6% 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 | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 87.8% | 67.6% | -20.2% | 81.4% | -13.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 10.3% | 10.3% | 0.2% | 10.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 2.5% | 7.8% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 6.2% |
In this area, 57.7% 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 | 81.5% | 57.7% | -23.8% | 83.2% | -25.5% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 31% | 25.4% | 6.1% | 24.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.9% | 4.3% | -2.6% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.6% | 57.7% | -22.9% | 83.2% | -25.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 8.4% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 10.5% | 6.7% | 2.9% | 7.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.8% | 15.9% | 8.1% | 2.2% | 13.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 7.5% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.6% | 76.7% | -21.1% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 17.7% | 0.9% | 16.8% |
| Other EU countries | 8.7% | 1.5% | 7.2% |
| Turkey | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.3% | 13.5% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.2% | 37.2% | 7.0% |
| Christian | 35.6% | 46.2% | -10.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 14% | 6.5% | 7.5% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fonnereau Road was 222.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.1% lower than the Alexandra average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fonnereau Road has the 17th highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Alexandra and the 39th highest crime rate of 432 local areas in Ipswich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 144.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 19.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 35 59 Fonnereau Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2007-12-19 | £229,778 |
IP1 3JW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
IP1 3JW area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 13% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Self-Employed | 48 |
| Unemployed | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Other | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| 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 | 2,172 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 | 461 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 | 726 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Handford Hall Primary School 57 Gatacre Road , IP1 2LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,071 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's Primary School Woodbridge Road , IP4 2LT | 3out of 4 | 1,229 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Junior School Kitchener Road , IP1 4DT | 4out of 4 | 1,474 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 2,273 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate High School Sidegate Lane West , IP4 3DL | 3out of 4 | 2,572 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chantry Academy Mallard Way , IP2 9LR | 3out of 4 | 2,580 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne Academy Marlow Road , IP1 5JN | 3out of 4 | 2,639 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Endeavour Academy Defoe Road , IP1 6SG | 3out of 4 | 2,984 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 | 1,363 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| One Sixth Form College Scrivener Drive , Pinewood IP8 3SU | - not rated | 4,013 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ipswich School Henley Road , IP1 3SG | - not rated | 335 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbridge Academy London Road , IP1 2HE | 3out of 4 | 654 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty Lodge Independent School 23 - 25 Waterloo Road , IP1 2NY | - not rated | 923 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 | 1,125 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Suffolk Waterfront Building , Neptune Quay IP4 1QJ | - not rated | 1,497 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Club 3000 Bingo | Lloyds Avenue, Ipswich | 288 yd | |
| Pennikkity | 1 Crown And Anchor Mews, Tower Ramparts | 304 yd | |
| Pretzie Bakery and Caf? | 58 Westgate Street, Ipswich | 328 yd | |
| Love Thy Burger | 38 Westgate Street, Ipswich | 329 yd | |
| Lucky's Coffee Shop | 22 St Matthews Street, Ipswich | 329 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Arbor House | 43 High Street, Ipswich | 87 yd | |
| The Cricketers | Crown Street, Ipswich | 266 yd | |
| Three Wise Monkeys | 22 Lloyds Avenue, Ipswich | 340 yd | |
| Mr Martin Sadd | Halberd Inn, 15 Northgate Street | 373 yd | |
| Mannings | Mannings Public House, 8 Cornhill | 407 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mu Lan Kitchen | 28 Westgate Street, Ipswich | 329 yd | |
| Lucky's souvlakis | Lucky's Souvlakis, 24 St Matthews Street | 330 yd | |
| Kebapizza | Kebapizza / Super Kebab House, 17 St Matthews Street | 365 yd | |
| Kebapizza/ Super Kebab House | Kebapizza / Super Kebab House, 17 St Matthews Street | 365 yd | |
| German Doner Kebab | 39 Westgate Street, Ipswich | 367 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 16-26 Westgate Street, Ipswich | 306 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Iceland Unit 38, Sailmakers, 11 Tavern Street | 351 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | Morrison Daily Unit 23, Sailmakers, 11 Tavern Street | 351 yd | |
| Fresh Food Market | 9 St Matthews Street, Ipswich | 357 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 47-57 St Matthews Street | 411 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crown Pools Crown Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 198 yd |
| Christchurch Park HENLEY ROAD | tennis courts | 368 yd |
| Ipswich School HENLEY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 389 yd |
| The Gym Ipswich CIVIC DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 435 yd |
| Pure Gym (Ipswich Buttermarket) ST. STEPHENS LANE | health and fitness suite | 570 yd |
| Oaks Gym 45-47 45-47 UPPER ORWELL STREET | health and fitness suite | 857 yd |
| Ipswich School Synthetic Turf Pitch BRACKENBURY CLOSE | artificial grass pitch | 861 yd |
| Ymca (Suffolk) IPSWICH YMCA IPSWICH YMCA NORWICH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 944 yd |
| Ipswich Town Football Club (Portman Road) PORTMAN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 987 yd |
| Gym & Trim Ltd (Closed) Grafton Way | health and fitness suite | 1,002 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.