Norwich Road is in Ipswich and in Ipswich district. IP1 4BW 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 4BW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP1 4HD, IP1 4BN, IP1 4LB, IP1 4DT, IP1 4EL, IP1 4DP, IP1 4LD, IP1 4DW, IP1 4HG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IP1 4BW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.4% | 51.3% | 2.9% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 51.6% | 48.7% | -2.9% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 4BW, 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 | 47.6% | 52.4% | 4.8% | 37.9% | 14.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.3% | 34.5% | 0.2% | 44.2% | -9.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 3.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 6.9% | -4.4% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 (85.2%) 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 | 50.9% | 49.4% | -1.5% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 35.8% | 2.9% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 10.5% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3.7% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 22.2% | 21.9% | -0.3% | 18.2% | 3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.5% | 11.8% | -6.7% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 10.4% | -5.7% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 7.9% | 5.1% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 19% | 4.1% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.8% | 25.4% | 3.6% | 33.8% | -8.4% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.5% | 0.6% | -1.9% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 6.8% | 3.1% | -3.7% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 5.1% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 86% | 79.5% | -6.5% | 81.4% | -1.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 80.6% 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 | 86.3% | 80.6% | -5.7% | 83.2% | -2.6% |
| European Union | 5% | 9.7% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.9% | 4.8% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 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 | 86.3% | 79.7% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -3.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 9.6% | 8.4% | 9.8% | -0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 4.2% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 5.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 1.1% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.5% | 76.7% | -10.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 19.4% | 13.5% | 5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.8% | 37.2% | 14.6% |
| Christian | 31.7% | 46.2% | -14.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 5.4% | 6.5% | -1.1% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Norwich Road was 41.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.3% lower than the Alexandra average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Norwich Road has the 14th lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Alexandra and the 154th lowest crime rate of 432 local areas in Ipswich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 309 Norwich Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2021-12-13 | £341,482 |
| 321B Norwich Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2017-07-17 | £289,345 |
| 309 Norwich Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £198,000 | 2015-07-03 | £297,152 |
| 311 Norwich Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £229,000 | 2014-09-29 | £360,225 |
| 315 Norwich Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £351,000 | 2009-02-26 | £674,401 |
IP1 4BW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Chesterfield Drive , IP1 6DW | 4out of 4 | 868 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 | 180 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Infant School and Nursery 11 Wesley Way , IP1 4PP | 3out of 4 | 337 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Handford Hall Primary School 57 Gatacre Road , IP1 2LQ | 3out of 4 | 910 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehouse Community Primary School Marlow Road , IP1 5JN | - not rated | 1,267 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dale Hall Community Primary School Dale Hall Lane , IP1 4LX | 3out of 4 | 1,286 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 | 1,148 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Endeavour Academy Defoe Road , IP1 6SG | 3out of 4 | 2,018 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chantry Academy Mallard Way , IP2 9LR | 3out of 4 | 2,913 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy Maidenhall Approach , IP2 8PL | 2out of 4 | 3,313 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate High School Sidegate Lane West , IP4 3DL | 3out of 4 | 3,504 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 | 2,852 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| One Sixth Form College Scrivener Drive , Pinewood IP8 3SU | - not rated | 3,722 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 | 683 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadows Montessori School 32 Larchcroft Road , IP1 6AR | - not rated | 1,097 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbridge Academy London Road , IP1 2HE | 3out of 4 | 1,168 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipswich School Henley Road , IP1 3SG | - not rated | 1,403 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy Defoe Road , IP1 6SG | 4out of 4 | 1,720 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 | 181 yd | |
| YMCA Trinity Group | 2 Wellington Street, Ipswich | 642 yd | |
| Tasty Tray | 65 Bramford Road, Ipswich | 814 yd | |
| Papa's Piri Piri | 1 Bramford Road, Ipswich | 967 yd | |
| D'Sauce Kitchen | D'sauce, 47 Norwich Road | 1,040 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norbridge Social Club | 415 Norwich Road, Ipswich | 216 yd | |
| Suffolk Punch Public House | The Suffolk Punch Public House, 429 Norwich Road | 457 yd | |
| Rosary Conservative Club | 172 Bramford Road, Ipswich | 539 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frydays | 285 Norwich Road, Ipswich | 181 yd | |
| Michael's Take Away | 281 Norwich Road, Ipswich | 181 yd | |
| The Chop Suey House | Chop Suey House, 265 Norwich Road | 259 yd | |
| Tim Lee Take Away | 155 Bramford Lane, Ipswich | 293 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 86 Bramford Road, Ipswich | 658 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Tesco, 293 Norwich Road | 138 yd | |
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 201-203 Bramford Lane | 300 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | 90 Bramford Road, Ipswich | 658 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ymca (Suffolk) IPSWICH YMCA IPSWICH YMCA NORWICH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 610 yd |
| Ipswich School Synthetic Turf Pitch BRACKENBURY CLOSE | artificial grass pitch | 808 yd |
| Handford Hall Primary School GATACRE ROAD | grass pitches | 843 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 | 77.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 102.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.