Broadmere Road is in Ipswich and in Ipswich district. IP1 5BU is located in the Whitehouse 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 Broadmere Road, Ipswich, IP1 5BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP1 5ES, IP1 5DH, IP1 5BS, IP1 5BT, IP1 5BY, IP1 5BZ, IP1 5DA, IP1 5BP, IP1 5BX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IP1 5BU is primarily male, with 55.5% 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 | 46.4% | 44.5% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -6.5% |
| Male | 53.6% | 55.5% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 6.5% |
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 5BU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.1% 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 | 36.7% | 45.1% | 8.4% | 37.9% | 7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.7% | 37.4% | -6.3% | 44.2% | -6.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 11.9% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 3.8% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 50.7% | 46.2% | -4.5% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 35.6% | 3.0% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 12% | 13.8% | 1.8% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 4% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 19.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.6% | 20.4% | -6.2% | 18.2% | 2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 17.9% | 4.8% | 9.6% | 8.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 16.6% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 8.5% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 15.3% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.2% | 19.1% | 2.9% | 33.8% | -14.7% |
| Other | 9.6% | 2.1% | -7.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 95.7% | 89.9% | -5.8% | 81.4% | 8.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 83.5% 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 | 91.3% | 83.5% | -7.8% | 83.2% | 0.3% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 10% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 83.8% | -7.1% | 83.2% | 0.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 6.8% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 4.3% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 1.4% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.7% | 76.7% | -2.0% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 4.3% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 18.1% | 13.5% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.5% | 37.2% | 17.3% |
| Christian | 34.9% | 46.2% | -11.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broadmere Road was 68.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.8% lower than the Whitehouse average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Broadmere Road has the 12th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Whitehouse and the 208th highest crime rate of 432 local areas in Ipswich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Broadmere Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £277,000 | 2025-02-14 | £285,147 |
| 26 Broadmere Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-03-24 | £253,099 |
| 28 Broadmere Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2022-02-16 | £268,133 |
| 7 Broadmere Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2021-12-15 | £319,801 |
| 24 Broadmere Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2020-10-20 | £265,983 |
IP1 5BU 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 | 104 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Chesterfield Drive , IP1 6DW | 4out of 4 | 938 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 | 528 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Junior School Kitchener Road , IP1 4DT | 4out of 4 | 632 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehouse Community Primary School Marlow Road , IP1 5JN | - not rated | 736 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Handford Hall Primary School 57 Gatacre Road , IP1 2LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,282 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pancras Catholic Primary School Stratford Road , IP1 6EF | 3out of 4 | 1,291 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 | 620 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Endeavour Academy Defoe Road , IP1 6SG | 3out of 4 | 2,132 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chantry Academy Mallard Way , IP2 9LR | 3out of 4 | 3,004 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy Maidenhall Approach , IP2 8PL | 2out of 4 | 3,671 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate High School Sidegate Lane West , IP4 3DL | 3out of 4 | 4,149 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 | 3,450 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| One Sixth Form College Scrivener Drive , Pinewood IP8 3SU | - not rated | 3,477 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 | 1,210 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadows Montessori School 32 Larchcroft Road , IP1 6AR | - not rated | 1,522 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy Defoe Road , IP1 6SG | 4out of 4 | 1,526 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbridge Academy London Road , IP1 2HE | 3out of 4 | 1,665 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipswich School Henley Road , IP1 3SG | - not rated | 2,054 yd | Other independent school | 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 | 800 yd | |
| Silver Birch Care Home | 3 Europa Way, Ipswich | 815 yd | |
| Friday Friends Cafe | Whitehouse Baptist Church, Waterford Road | 1,007 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suffolk Punch Public House | The Suffolk Punch Public House, 429 Norwich Road | 514 yd | |
| Norbridge Social Club | 415 Norwich Road, Ipswich | 544 yd | |
| Rosary Conservative Club | 172 Bramford Road, Ipswich | 899 yd | |
| The Flying Horse Public House | Flying Horse Public House, 4 Waterford Road | 957 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Fish Bar | 378 Bramford Road, Ipswich | 218 yd | |
| East Cottage | 483 Bramford Lane, Ipswich | 494 yd | |
| Tim Lee Take Away | 155 Bramford Lane, Ipswich | 588 yd | |
| D 'N' S Fish & Chips | 675 Bramford Road, Ipswich | 629 yd | |
| Frydays | 285 Norwich Road, Ipswich | 800 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 201-203 Bramford Lane | 466 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Tesco, 293 Norwich Road | 767 yd | |
| Morrisons | Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited Morrisons, Boss Hall Road | 814 yd | |
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 19-21 Ulster Avenue | 956 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | 1 Europa Way, Ipswich | 982 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Westbourne Academy Marlow Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 658 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 | 74.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 118.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.