Norwich Road is in Ipswich and in Ipswich district. IP1 4BT 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 Norwich Road, Ipswich, IP1 4BT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP1 4BU, IP1 4BS, IP1 4HB, IP1 4BY, IP1 4EB, IP1 4HX, IP1 4BP, IP1 4EH, IP1 4EF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IP1 4BT 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 | 48.5% | 50.9% | 2.4% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 51.5% | 49.1% | -2.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.3% | 34.3% | -1.0% | 37.9% | -3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.9% | 48.1% | -3.8% | 44.2% | 3.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.5% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 8.1% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 4.9% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 (88.6%) 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 | 58% | 56.7% | -1.3% | 48.4% | 8.3% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 31.9% | -2.7% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 5.7% | 9.1% | 3.4% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
In the area around IP1 4BT this area, 8.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.3% | 8.9% | 1.6% | 18.2% | -9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 10.7% | -1.8% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 12.1% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 4.3% | -1.6% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 22.4% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.6% | 38.4% | 4.8% | 33.8% | 4.6% |
| Other | 9% | 3.2% | -5.8% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.3% | 4.7% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 3.8% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 89.4% | 86% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 4.6% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 87.4% 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 | 87.7% | 87.4% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 5.6% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | -2.1% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.5% | 87.4% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 9.4% | 7.5% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 2.3% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 0.6% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0.3% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.8% | 76.7% | 9.1% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10% | 13.5% | -3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.2% | 37.2% | 16.0% |
| Christian | 38.9% | 46.2% | -7.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Norwich Road was 78.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.1% higher than the St Margaret's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Norwich Road has the 6th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in St Margaret's and the 179th highest crime rate of 432 local areas in Ipswich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 272 Norwich Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £466,000 | 2022-09-01 | £449,037 |
| 278 Norwich Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £296,000 | 2020-04-08 | £350,420 |
| 276 Norwich Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £337,000 | 2017-02-08 | £415,473 |
| 270 Norwich Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2016-07-08 | £378,589 |
| 278 Norwich Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2014-10-10 | £415,992 |
IP1 4BT 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 | 129 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Chesterfield Drive , IP1 6DW | 4out of 4 | 1,142 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 | 322 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Infant School and Nursery 11 Wesley Way , IP1 4PP | 3out of 4 | 480 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Handford Hall Primary School 57 Gatacre Road , IP1 2LQ | 3out of 4 | 675 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich Portman Road , IP1 2AX | 3out of 4 | 1,223 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dale Hall Community Primary School Dale Hall Lane , IP1 4LX | 3out of 4 | 1,326 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,472 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Endeavour Academy Defoe Road , IP1 6SG | 3out of 4 | 2,221 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chantry Academy Mallard Way , IP2 9LR | 3out of 4 | 2,730 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy Maidenhall Approach , IP2 8PL | 2out of 4 | 3,024 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate High School Sidegate Lane West , IP4 3DL | 3out of 4 | 3,304 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 | 2,528 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| One Sixth Form College Scrivener Drive , Pinewood IP8 3SU | - not rated | 3,686 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 | 381 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbridge Academy London Road , IP1 2HE | 3out of 4 | 858 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipswich School Henley Road , IP1 3SG | - not rated | 1,106 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadows Montessori School 32 Larchcroft Road , IP1 6AR | - not rated | 1,186 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy Defoe Road , IP1 6SG | 4out of 4 | 2,018 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 | 153 yd | |
| YMCA Trinity Group | 2 Wellington Street, Ipswich | 348 yd | |
| Tasty Tray | 65 Bramford Road, Ipswich | 527 yd | |
| Papa's Piri Piri | 1 Bramford Road, Ipswich | 655 yd | |
| D'Sauce Kitchen | D'sauce, 47 Norwich Road | 723 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosary Conservative Club | 172 Bramford Road, Ipswich | 404 yd | |
| Norbridge Social Club | 415 Norwich Road, Ipswich | 541 yd | |
| Brewers Arms Public House | 18-20 Orford Street, Ipswich | 770 yd | |
| Suffolk Punch Public House | The Suffolk Punch Public House, 429 Norwich Road | 778 yd | |
| St Judes Tavern | 69 St Matthews Street, Ipswich | 990 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chop Suey House | Chop Suey House, 265 Norwich Road | 82 yd | |
| Frydays | 285 Norwich Road, Ipswich | 153 yd | |
| Michael's Take Away | 281 Norwich Road, Ipswich | 153 yd | |
| Tim Lee Take Away | 155 Bramford Lane, Ipswich | 408 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 86 Bramford Road, Ipswich | 413 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Tesco, 293 Norwich Road | 192 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | 90 Bramford Road, Ipswich | 413 yd | |
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 201-203 Bramford Lane | 503 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 47-57 St Matthews Street | 1,022 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's Superstore, 40 Hadleigh Road | 1,062 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ymca (Suffolk) IPSWICH YMCA IPSWICH YMCA NORWICH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 296 yd |
| Ipswich School Synthetic Turf Pitch BRACKENBURY CLOSE | artificial grass pitch | 579 yd |
| Handford Hall Primary School GATACRE ROAD | grass pitches | 637 yd |
| Ipswich School HENLEY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 963 yd |
| The Gym Ipswich CIVIC DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 1,030 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 189.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.