Sallows Close is in Ipswich and in Ipswich district. IP1 4BJ 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 Sallows Close, Ipswich, IP1 4BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP1 4AL, IP1 4AQ, IP1 4DD, IP1 4AG, IP1 4AN, IP1 4AH, IP1 4AW, IP1 4DF, IP1 4DE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IP1 4BJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 50.1% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 49.8% | 49.9% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 4BJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.5% 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 | 50.5% | 49.5% | -1.0% | 37.9% | 11.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.9% | 36% | 3.1% | 44.2% | -8.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 9.2% | -2.4% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 3% | 2.3% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 (85.6%) 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 | 52.3% | 47.1% | -5.2% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 38.5% | 6.2% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 11.9% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 21.9% | 20.3% | -1.6% | 18.2% | 2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.6% | 12.5% | -7.1% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 17.4% | 0.8% | 13.4% | 4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 3.9% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 19% | 9.4% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.6% | 24.6% | 4.0% | 33.8% | -9.2% |
| Other | 8.6% | 2.3% | -6.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 83.9% | 81% | -2.9% | 81.4% | -0.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Other | 1.2% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 78.9% 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 | 81.1% | 78.9% | -2.2% | 83.2% | -4.3% |
| European Union | 10.4% | 13.3% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 7.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 1% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 3.8% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.9% | 78.2% | -2.7% | 83.2% | -5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 5.1% | 10.7% | 5.6% | 9.8% | 0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.2% | 6.2% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 1.2% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.9% | 76.7% | -13.8% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 7.2% | 1.3% | 5.9% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 19.6% | 13.5% | 6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.4% | 37.2% | 11.2% |
| Christian | 36.5% | 46.2% | -9.7% |
| Muslim | 6.7% | 6.5% | 0.2% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sallows Close was 41.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.4% lower than the Alexandra average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sallows Close has the 13th lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Alexandra and the 153rd lowest crime rate of 432 local areas in Ipswich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Sallows Close, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-11-16 | £219,753 |
| 48 Sallows Close, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2021-03-03 | £189,556 |
| 15 Sallows Close, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2017-04-05 | £200,721 |
| 42 Sallows Close, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £142,500 | 2015-07-23 | £211,055 |
| 54 Sallows Close, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2013-07-29 | £207,196 |
IP1 4BJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 151 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,308 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Infant School and Nursery 11 Wesley Way , IP1 4PP | 3out of 4 | 244 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Junior School Kitchener Road , IP1 4DT | 4out of 4 | 290 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Handford Hall Primary School 57 Gatacre Road , IP1 2LQ | 3out of 4 | 530 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ranelagh Primary School Pauls Road , IP2 0AN | 3out of 4 | 1,118 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich Portman Road , IP1 2AX | 3out of 4 | 1,325 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 | 1,366 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chantry Academy Mallard Way , IP2 9LR | 3out of 4 | 2,455 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Endeavour Academy Defoe Road , IP1 6SG | 3out of 4 | 2,481 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy Maidenhall Approach , IP2 8PL | 2out of 4 | 2,946 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate High School Sidegate Lane West , IP4 3DL | 3out of 4 | 3,705 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 | 2,722 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| One Sixth Form College Scrivener Drive , Pinewood IP8 3SU | - not rated | 3,286 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 | 488 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbridge Academy London Road , IP1 2HE | 3out of 4 | 911 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipswich School Henley Road , IP1 3SG | - not rated | 1,431 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadows Montessori School 32 Larchcroft Road , IP1 6AR | - not rated | 1,542 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy Defoe Road , IP1 6SG | 4out of 4 | 2,116 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Chicken and Pizza | 279 Norwich Road, Ipswich | 381 yd | |
| YMCA Trinity Group | 2 Wellington Street, Ipswich | 441 yd | |
| Tasty Tray | 65 Bramford Road, Ipswich | 543 yd | |
| Papa's Piri Piri | 1 Bramford Road, Ipswich | 738 yd | |
| Jack's Cafe | 4 Hadleigh Road, Ipswich | 802 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosary Conservative Club | 172 Bramford Road, Ipswich | 140 yd | |
| Norbridge Social Club | 415 Norwich Road, Ipswich | 629 yd | |
| The Mermaid Public House | Yarmouth Road, Ipswich | 790 yd | |
| Earl Kitchener Public House | Hadleigh Road, Ipswich | 792 yd | |
| Suffolk Punch Public House | The Suffolk Punch Public House, 429 Norwich Road | 846 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Lee Take Away | 155 Bramford Lane, Ipswich | 215 yd | |
| Blue Sky T/A | Blue Sky Chinese Takeaway, 129 Bramford Road | 333 yd | |
| Ipswich Kebab | 115 Bramford Road, Ipswich | 351 yd | |
| Massala | 117 Bramford Road, Ipswich | 351 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 86 Bramford Road, Ipswich | 354 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 201-203 Bramford Lane | 327 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | 90 Bramford Road, Ipswich | 354 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Tesco, 293 Norwich Road | 397 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's Superstore, 40 Hadleigh Road | 734 yd | |
| Lidl | 141-145 London Road, Ipswich | 883 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Handford Hall Primary School GATACRE ROAD | grass pitches | 439 yd |
| Ymca (Suffolk) IPSWICH YMCA IPSWICH YMCA NORWICH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 478 yd |
| Ipswich School Synthetic Turf Pitch BRACKENBURY CLOSE | artificial grass pitch | 992 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 | 67 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 179.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.