Bramford Lane is in Ipswich and in Ipswich district. IP1 4DS 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 Bramford Lane, Ipswich, IP1 4DS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP1 4DR, IP1 4DJ, IP1 4AX, IP1 4DL, IP1 4EP, IP1 4AP, IP1 4DH, IP1 4DP, IP1 4DQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IP1 4DS is primarily male, with 53.2% 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 | 48.5% | 46.8% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -4.2% |
| Male | 51.5% | 53.2% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 4.2% |
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 4DS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.5% 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 | 41.9% | 52.5% | 10.6% | 37.9% | 14.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.7% | 29.5% | -8.2% | 44.2% | -14.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 11.9% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 6% | 2.5% | -3.5% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.2% | 42.8% | 5.6% | 48.4% | -5.6% |
| Good health | 40.5% | 36% | -4.5% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 15% | 11.4% | -3.6% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 6.4% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27% | 22.9% | -4.1% | 18.2% | 4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 20.4% | 6.4% | 9.6% | 10.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 12.5% | -7.0% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 4.6% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 16.3% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.7% | 19.2% | 2.5% | 33.8% | -14.6% |
| Other | 8.8% | 4.2% | -4.6% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 6.1% | 5.0% | 2.5% | 3.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.9% | 1% | -1.9% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 92% | 80.7% | -11.3% | 81.4% | -0.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
In this area, 73.1% 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 | 84.3% | 73.1% | -11.2% | 83.2% | -10.1% |
| European Union | 9.5% | 14.1% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 8.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 6.7% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 4.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 3.7% | 2.6% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.6% | 73.1% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 10.8% | 6.1% | 9.8% | 1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.4% | 3.7% | -0.7% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 7.4% | 5.2% | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 5.1% | 0.0% | 1.9% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.2% | 76.7% | -19.5% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Romania | 4% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 28.3% | 13.5% | 14.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.5% | 37.2% | 12.3% |
| Christian | 33% | 46.2% | -13.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 8.1% | 6.5% | 1.6% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bramford Lane was 76.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.9% lower than the Alexandra average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bramford Lane has the 27th lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Alexandra and the 185th highest crime rate of 432 local areas in Ipswich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 185 Bramford Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-04-28 | £177,355 |
| 159 Bramford Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2022-04-25 | £141,172 |
| 157 Bramford Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2020-01-13 | £109,590 |
| 183 Bramford Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £141,000 | 2019-03-15 | £172,333 |
| 157 Bramford Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £152,500 | 2018-07-18 | £181,186 |
The percentage of student residents living in IP1 4DS area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 1,048 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 | 55 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Junior School Kitchener Road , IP1 4DT | 4out of 4 | 148 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Handford Hall Primary School 57 Gatacre Road , IP1 2LQ | 3out of 4 | 810 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehouse Community Primary School Marlow Road , IP1 5JN | - not rated | 1,218 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ranelagh Primary School Pauls Road , IP2 0AN | 3out of 4 | 1,386 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,097 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Endeavour Academy Defoe Road , IP1 6SG | 3out of 4 | 2,241 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chantry Academy Mallard Way , IP2 9LR | 3out of 4 | 2,714 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy Maidenhall Approach , IP2 8PL | 2out of 4 | 3,230 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate High School Sidegate Lane West , IP4 3DL | 3out of 4 | 3,752 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 | 2,939 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| One Sixth Form College Scrivener Drive , Pinewood IP8 3SU | - not rated | 3,445 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 | 698 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbridge Academy London Road , IP1 2HE | 3out of 4 | 1,162 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadows Montessori School 32 Larchcroft Road , IP1 6AR | - not rated | 1,378 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipswich School Henley Road , IP1 3SG | - not rated | 1,566 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy Defoe Road , IP1 6SG | 4out of 4 | 1,835 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 | 333 yd | |
| YMCA Trinity Group | 2 Wellington Street, Ipswich | 651 yd | |
| Tasty Tray | 65 Bramford Road, Ipswich | 790 yd | |
| Papa's Piri Piri | 1 Bramford Road, Ipswich | 975 yd | |
| D'Sauce Kitchen | D'sauce, 47 Norwich Road | 1,059 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norbridge Social Club | 415 Norwich Road, Ipswich | 378 yd | |
| Rosary Conservative Club | 172 Bramford Road, Ipswich | 412 yd | |
| Suffolk Punch Public House | The Suffolk Punch Public House, 429 Norwich Road | 573 yd | |
| Earl Kitchener Public House | Hadleigh Road, Ipswich | 1,008 yd | |
| The Mermaid Public House | Yarmouth Road, Ipswich | 1,069 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Lee Take Away | 155 Bramford Lane, Ipswich | 78 yd | |
| Frydays | 285 Norwich Road, Ipswich | 333 yd | |
| Michael's Take Away | 281 Norwich Road, Ipswich | 333 yd | |
| The Chop Suey House | Chop Suey House, 265 Norwich Road | 383 yd | |
| Hilton Fish Bar | 378 Bramford Road, Ipswich | 552 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 201-203 Bramford Lane | 47 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Tesco, 293 Norwich Road | 316 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | 90 Bramford Road, Ipswich | 604 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's Superstore, 40 Hadleigh Road | 990 yd | |
| Morrisons | Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited Morrisons, Boss Hall Road | 991 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ymca (Suffolk) IPSWICH YMCA IPSWICH YMCA NORWICH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 657 yd |
| Handford Hall Primary School GATACRE ROAD | grass pitches | 722 yd |
| Ipswich School Synthetic Turf Pitch BRACKENBURY CLOSE | artificial grass pitch | 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 | 70.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 87.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.