Baronsdale Close is in Ipswich and in Ipswich district. IP1 4JX is located in the Castle Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Central Suffolk and North Ipswich. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Baronsdale Close, Ipswich, IP1 4JX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP1 4JY, IP1 4LS, IP1 4LW, IP1 4LN, IP1 4JZ, IP1 4LR, IP1 4LP, IP1 4NH, IP1 4LL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IP1 4JX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.3% | 50.8% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 46.7% | 49.2% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of IP1 4JX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.2% 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 | 26.1% | 25.4% | -0.7% | 37.9% | -12.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.8% | 55.2% | -1.6% | 44.2% | 11.0% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 9.5% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 8.7% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.5%) 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 | 51.4% | 44.9% | -6.5% | 48.4% | -3.5% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 41.6% | 10.3% | 33.6% | 8.0% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 9.5% | -3.4% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 3.7% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 16.7% | 20% | 3.3% | 18.2% | 1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 7.5% | -9.5% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 13.7% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.6% | 7.1% | -0.5% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 20.8% | 9.1% | 16.9% | 3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.4% | 28.2% | 2.8% | 33.8% | -5.6% |
| Other | 7.6% | 2.7% | -4.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 92.8% | 98.3% | 5.5% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 96.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.2% | 96.6% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 96.9% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 1% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.9% | 76.7% | 7.2% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.1% | 13.5% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.4% | 37.2% | 15.2% |
| Christian | 39.8% | 46.2% | -6.4% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Baronsdale Close was 323.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 401.8% higher than the Castle Hill average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Baronsdale Close has the highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Castle Hill and the 17th highest crime rate of 432 local areas in Ipswich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -0.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58 Baronsdale Close, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2025-03-31 | £249,325 |
| 56 Baronsdale Close, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-12-15 | £209,861 |
| 5 Baronsdale Close, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2022-05-30 | £238,737 |
| 60 Baronsdale Close, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2021-07-09 | £186,244 |
| 58 Baronsdale Close, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2018-12-20 | £239,609 |
The percentage of retired residents living in IP1 4JX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 81 |
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Chesterfield Drive , IP1 6DW | 4out of 4 | 970 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dale Hall Community Primary School Dale Hall Lane , IP1 4LX | 3out of 4 | 292 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hill Infant School Dryden Road , IP1 6QD | 3out of 4 | 920 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hill Junior School Dryden Road , IP1 6QD | 2out of 4 | 920 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pancras Catholic Primary School Stratford Road , IP1 6EF | 3out of 4 | 1,213 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Junior School Kitchener Road , IP1 4DT | 4out of 4 | 1,214 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormiston Endeavour Academy Defoe Road , IP1 6SG | 3out of 4 | 1,448 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne Academy Marlow Road , IP1 5JN | 3out of 4 | 1,784 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate High School Sidegate Lane West , IP4 3DL | 3out of 4 | 2,664 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chantry Academy Mallard Way , IP2 9LR | 3out of 4 | 3,725 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy Maidenhall Approach , IP2 8PL | 2out of 4 | 3,770 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 | 2,759 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| One Sixth Form College Scrivener Drive , Pinewood IP8 3SU | - not rated | 4,733 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Meadows Montessori School 32 Larchcroft Road , IP1 6AR | - not rated | 309 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipswich School Henley Road , IP1 3SG | - not rated | 1,255 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty Lodge Independent School 23 - 25 Waterloo Road , IP1 2NY | - not rated | 1,328 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbridge Academy London Road , IP1 2HE | 3out of 4 | 1,666 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy Defoe Road , IP1 6SG | 4out of 4 | 1,716 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmaus Ipswich | Emmaus The Dales, 216 Dales Road | 78 yd | |
| Ipswich Sports Club | Henley Road, Ipswich | 383 yd | |
| Family Chicken and Pizza | 279 Norwich Road, Ipswich | 1,070 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norbridge Social Club | 415 Norwich Road, Ipswich | 1,055 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New China | 51 Garrick Way, Ipswich | 1,065 yd | |
| Marmaris Fish in Chip | 27 Garrick Way, Ipswich | 1,065 yd | |
| Frydays | 285 Norwich Road, Ipswich | 1,070 yd | |
| Michael's Take Away | 281 Norwich Road, Ipswich | 1,070 yd | |
| The Chop Suey House | Chop Suey House, 265 Norwich Road | 1,082 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 214 Dales Road | 71 yd | |
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 17 Garrick Way | 1,017 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Tesco, 293 Norwich Road | 1,061 yd | |
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op Former, 145-147 Fircroft Road | 1,085 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dale Hall Community Primary School DALE HALL LANE | grass pitches | 348 yd |
| Ipswich Sports Club HENLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 478 yd |
| Ipswich School Synthetic Turf Pitch BRACKENBURY CLOSE | artificial grass pitch | 740 yd |
| Ipswich School Grass Pitches VALLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 844 yd |
| Castle Hill Junior School DRYDEN ROAD | grass pitches | 1,023 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 164.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.