Brackenbury Close is in Ipswich and in Ipswich district. IP1 3RN is located in the St Margaret's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ipswich. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brackenbury Close, Ipswich, IP1 3RN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP1 3RW, IP1 3RL, IP1 3QF, IP1 3QT, IP1 3QG, IP1 3QR, IP1 3RP, IP1 3RE, IP1 3RS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IP1 3RN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.7% | 50.9% | 5.2% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 54.3% | 49.1% | -5.2% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of IP1 3RN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.8% | 22.5% | -4.3% | 37.9% | -15.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.9% | 60.1% | 3.2% | 44.2% | 15.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 9.6% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 4.6% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 (90%) 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 | 57.9% | 62.1% | 4.2% | 48.4% | 13.7% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 27.9% | -2.8% | 33.6% | -5.7% |
| Fair health | 7.1% | 8.8% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 1.1% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 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.
In the area around IP1 3RN this area, 9.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 54.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.2% | 9.4% | 3.2% | 18.2% | -8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.7% | 4.9% | -0.8% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 13.9% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 11.7% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 59.8% | 54.3% | -5.5% | 33.8% | 20.5% |
| Other | 2.9% | 0.9% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 6.2% | 5.8% | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 94.5% | 85.3% | -9.2% | 81.4% | 3.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
In this area, 87.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.4% | 87.1% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 4.8% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 4% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 1.8% | -1.7% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.6% | 86.8% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 11% | 10.6% | 9.8% | 1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.2% | 0.7% | -9.5% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.7% | 76.7% | 12.0% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.1% | 37.2% | 0.9% |
| Christian | 50.5% | 46.2% | 4.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Sikh | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brackenbury Close was 20.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.1% lower than the St Margaret's average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Brackenbury Close has the 8th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in St Margaret's and the 70th 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 -25.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Brackenbury Close, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2020-12-16 | £541,729 |
| 4 Brackenbury Close, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2019-07-03 | £522,916 |
| 7 Brackenbury Close, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2019-03-14 | £382,126 |
| 8 Brackenbury Close, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2014-12-09 | £689,277 |
| 10 Brackenbury Close, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £592,500 | 2012-07-19 | £1,019,228 |
IP1 3RN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Chesterfield Drive , IP1 6DW | 4out of 4 | 1,310 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Junior School Kitchener Road , IP1 4DT | 4out of 4 | 811 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Handford Hall Primary School 57 Gatacre Road , IP1 2LQ | 3out of 4 | 950 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Infant School and Nursery 11 Wesley Way , IP1 4PP | 3out of 4 | 979 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dale Hall Community Primary School Dale Hall Lane , IP1 4LX | 3out of 4 | 1,078 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich Portman Road , IP1 2AX | 3out of 4 | 1,100 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,856 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Endeavour Academy Defoe Road , IP1 6SG | 3out of 4 | 2,174 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate High School Sidegate Lane West , IP4 3DL | 3out of 4 | 2,801 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chantry Academy Mallard Way , IP2 9LR | 3out of 4 | 2,957 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy Maidenhall Approach , IP2 8PL | 2out of 4 | 3,003 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,205 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| One Sixth Form College Scrivener Drive , Pinewood IP8 3SU | - not rated | 4,082 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Lodge Independent School 23 - 25 Waterloo Road , IP1 2NY | - not rated | 599 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipswich School Henley Road , IP1 3SG | - not rated | 687 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbridge Academy London Road , IP1 2HE | 3out of 4 | 879 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadows Montessori School 32 Larchcroft Road , IP1 6AR | - not rated | 1,031 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Learning Support, Southern Area Education Office St Andrew House , County Hall IP4 1LJ | - not rated | 1,960 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| YMCA Trinity Group | 2 Wellington Street, Ipswich | 610 yd | |
| Family Chicken and Pizza | 279 Norwich Road, Ipswich | 626 yd | |
| Papa's Piri Piri | 1 Bramford Road, Ipswich | 717 yd | |
| Maharani Indian Cuisine | 46 Norwich Road, Ipswich | 725 yd | |
| Bicafe O Portugues | 32-36 Norwich Road, Ipswich | 725 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewers Arms Public House | 18-20 Orford Street, Ipswich | 677 yd | |
| The Arbor House | 43 High Street, Ipswich | 785 yd | |
| Rosary Conservative Club | 172 Bramford Road, Ipswich | 850 yd | |
| St Judes Tavern | 69 St Matthews Street, Ipswich | 890 yd | |
| Norbridge Social Club | 415 Norwich Road, Ipswich | 909 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chop Suey House | Chop Suey House, 265 Norwich Road | 578 yd | |
| Frydays | 285 Norwich Road, Ipswich | 626 yd | |
| Michael's Take Away | 281 Norwich Road, Ipswich | 626 yd | |
| Ts Shawrma Butchers | Ts Shawrma, 66 Norwich Road | 694 yd | |
| Norwich Kebabs Ltd | Bodrum Kebab, 64 Norwich Road | 696 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Tesco, 293 Norwich Road | 650 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | 90 Bramford Road, Ipswich | 744 yd | |
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 214 Dales Road | 856 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 47-57 St Matthews Street | 905 yd | |
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 201-203 Bramford Lane | 992 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ipswich School Synthetic Turf Pitch BRACKENBURY CLOSE | artificial grass pitch | 81 yd |
| Ymca (Suffolk) IPSWICH YMCA IPSWICH YMCA NORWICH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 525 yd |
| Ipswich School HENLEY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 544 yd |
| Christchurch Park HENLEY ROAD | tennis courts | 707 yd |
| Ipswich Sports Club HENLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 868 yd |
| The Gym Ipswich CIVIC DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 925 yd |
| Handford Hall Primary School GATACRE ROAD | grass pitches | 964 yd |
| Crown Pools Crown Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,061 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 | 31 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 46.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.