Lime Tree Place is in Ipswich and in Ipswich district. IP1 5FA 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 2007-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lime Tree Place, Ipswich, IP1 5FA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP1 5AH, IP1 5AR, IP1 5BW, IP1 5AD, IP1 5AT, IP1 5AW, IP1 5BN, IP1 5AU, IP1 5AZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IP1 5FA is primarily male, with 53.7% 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 | 48.4% | 46.3% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -4.7% |
| Male | 51.6% | 53.7% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 4.7% |
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 5FA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.4% 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 | 44.5% | 48.4% | 3.9% | 37.9% | 10.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.3% | 30.3% | -8.0% | 44.2% | -13.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 5.4% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 14% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 4.9% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
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 (88.1%) 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 | 52% | 50.7% | -1.3% | 48.4% | 2.3% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 37.4% | 2.8% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 9.9% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.8% | 10.6% | -6.2% | 18.2% | -7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 14.7% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 17% | -2.0% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 6.4% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 24.8% | 11.1% | 16.9% | 7.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.7% | 23.4% | -0.3% | 33.8% | -10.4% |
| Other | 5.8% | 3.2% | -2.6% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 4.1% | 3.0% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 92% | 87.1% | -4.9% | 81.4% | 5.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 79.3% 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 | 89.2% | 79.3% | -9.9% | 83.2% | -3.9% |
| European Union | 7.4% | 11.9% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89% | 79.6% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -3.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 10.2% | 7.6% | 9.8% | 0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 6.5% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.1% | 76.7% | -6.6% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 13.6% | 13.5% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.5% | 37.2% | 14.3% |
| Christian | 37.6% | 46.2% | -8.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lime Tree Place was 134.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.9% higher than the Whitehouse average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Lime Tree Place has the 5th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Whitehouse and the 78th highest crime rate of 432 local areas in Ipswich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 174.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Lime Tree Place, Ipswich, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £144,000 | 2022-07-28 | £141,659 |
| 8 Lime Tree Place, Ipswich, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2018-09-21 | £126,075 |
| 5 Lime Tree Place, Ipswich, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2016-10-12 | £146,489 |
| 11 Lime Tree Place, Ipswich, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2014-08-12 | £140,087 |
| 7 Lime Tree Place, Ipswich, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2014-04-17 | £146,003 |
IP1 5FA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 127 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 69 |
| Human health and social work activities | 39 |
| Transport and storage | 33 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 26 |
| Education | 24 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Chesterfield Drive , IP1 6DW | 4out of 4 | 1,453 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 | 777 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Junior School Kitchener Road , IP1 4DT | 4out of 4 | 947 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehouse Community Primary School Marlow Road , IP1 5JN | - not rated | 998 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Handford Hall Primary School 57 Gatacre Road , IP1 2LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,329 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ranelagh Primary School Pauls Road , IP2 0AN | 3out of 4 | 1,549 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 | 919 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Endeavour Academy Defoe Road , IP1 6SG | 3out of 4 | 2,632 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chantry Academy Mallard Way , IP2 9LR | 3out of 4 | 2,701 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy Maidenhall Approach , IP2 8PL | 2out of 4 | 3,557 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate High School Sidegate Lane West , IP4 3DL | 3out of 4 | 4,551 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Sixth Form College Scrivener Drive , Pinewood IP8 3SU | - not rated | 2,992 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Suffolk New College Rope Walk , IP4 1LT | - not rated | 3,603 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,395 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbridge Academy London Road , IP1 2HE | 3out of 4 | 1,769 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy Defoe Road , IP1 6SG | 4out of 4 | 1,946 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadows Montessori School 32 Larchcroft Road , IP1 6AR | - not rated | 2,030 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipswich School Henley Road , IP1 3SG | - not rated | 2,335 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Birch Care Home | 3 Europa Way, Ipswich | 385 yd | |
| Mini Monsters Ipswich | Unit 5, Sterling Complex | 781 yd | |
| Anglia Indoor Kart Racing | Unit 12, East Area | 781 yd | |
| Starbucks | Sproughton Road Starbucks, Sproughton Road | 971 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norbridge Social Club | 415 Norwich Road, Ipswich | 1,010 yd | |
| Suffolk Punch Public House | The Suffolk Punch Public House, 429 Norwich Road | 1,029 yd | |
| Rosary Conservative Club | 172 Bramford Road, Ipswich | 1,034 yd | |
| Earl Kitchener Public House | Hadleigh Road, Ipswich | 1,036 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Fish Bar | 378 Bramford Road, Ipswich | 311 yd | |
| D 'N' S Fish & Chips | 675 Bramford Road, Ipswich | 392 yd | |
| East Cottage | 483 Bramford Lane, Ipswich | 674 yd | |
| Tim Lee Take Away | 155 Bramford Lane, Ipswich | 849 yd | |
| Silver Service Takeaway | 35 Ulster Avenue, Ipswich | 1,092 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited Morrisons, Boss Hall Road | 307 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | 1 Europa Way, Ipswich | 646 yd | |
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 201-203 Bramford Lane | 770 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Westbourne Academy Marlow Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 968 yd |
| Bramford Lane Recreation Ground RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND BRAMFORD LANE | grass pitches | 988 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 | 35.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 57.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 63.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 63.2 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.