Kildare Avenue is in Ipswich and in Ipswich district. IP1 5NE 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 Kildare Avenue, Ipswich, IP1 5NE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP1 5NF, IP1 5LD, IP1 5NB, IP1 5NG, IP1 5LF, IP1 5LE, IP1 5ND, IP1 5LB, IP1 5LG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IP1 5NE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 51.5% | -1.6% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 46.9% | 48.5% | 1.6% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 5NE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.9% 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 | 37.5% | 43.9% | 6.4% | 37.9% | 6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.9% | 35% | -4.9% | 44.2% | -9.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 11.4% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 7.3% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.4% | 39% | 0.6% | 48.4% | -9.4% |
| Good health | 35% | 33.5% | -1.5% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 20.3% | 17.4% | -2.9% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 8.4% | 3.7% | 4.0% | 4.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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.
In the area around IP1 5NE this area, 31.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 13.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.1% | 31.4% | -9.7% | 18.2% | 13.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.7% | 10.6% | -11.1% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 19.2% | 5.0% | 13.4% | 5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 6.1% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 15.5% | 6.0% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.7% | 13.5% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -20.3% |
| Other | 2.8% | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.4% | 1.3% | -2.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 93.1% | 86.4% | -6.7% | 81.4% | 5.0% |
| Other | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 87.4% 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 | 93.4% | 87.4% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 5.2% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 87.1% | -6.3% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 1.6% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.6% | 76.7% | -18.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 33.3% | 13.5% | 19.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.5% | 37.2% | 12.3% |
| Christian | 36.8% | 46.2% | -9.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.6% | 6.5% | -1.9% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kildare Avenue was 56.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.7% lower than the Whitehouse average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kildare Avenue has the 8th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Whitehouse and the 196th lowest crime rate of 432 local areas in Ipswich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Kildare Avenue, Ipswich, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £129,000 | 2024-12-02 | £132,701 |
| 9 Kildare Avenue, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2021-07-09 | £188,462 |
| 71 Kildare Avenue, Ipswich, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £103,500 | 2021-03-15 | £107,845 |
| 13 Kildare Avenue, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £183,000 | 2019-08-30 | £221,407 |
| 23 Kildare Avenue, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2019-03-01 | £235,926 |
IP1 5NE 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 | 67 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 1,295 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehouse Community Primary School Marlow Road , IP1 5JN | - not rated | 504 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beeches Community Primary School Shakespeare Road , IP1 6ET | 3out of 4 | 1,069 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pancras Catholic Primary School Stratford Road , IP1 6EF | 3out of 4 | 1,219 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Duckamere , Bramford IP8 4AH | 3out of 4 | 1,541 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Infant School and Nursery 11 Wesley Way , IP1 4PP | 3out of 4 | 1,749 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 625 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Endeavour Academy Defoe Road , IP1 6SG | 3out of 4 | 1,930 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Claydon High School Church Lane , Claydon IP6 0EG | 3out of 4 | 3,483 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chantry Academy Mallard Way , IP2 9LR | 3out of 4 | 4,114 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy Maidenhall Approach , IP2 8PL | 2out of 4 | 4,897 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 4,208 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Suffolk New College Rope Walk , IP4 1LT | - not rated | 4,616 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy Defoe Road , IP1 6SG | 4out of 4 | 970 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadows Montessori School 32 Larchcroft Road , IP1 6AR | - not rated | 2,043 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty Lodge Independent School 23 - 25 Waterloo Road , IP1 2NY | - not rated | 2,410 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbridge Academy London Road , IP1 2HE | 3out of 4 | 2,883 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipswich School Henley Road , IP1 3SG | - not rated | 3,136 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday Friends Cafe | Whitehouse Baptist Church, Waterford Road | 246 yd | |
| Realise Futures Catering | Whitehouse Enterprises, Lovetofts Drive | 334 yd | |
| Greggs | Greggs Plc Unit 10, 38 White House Road | 544 yd | |
| Al's Cafe | 8 Meredith Road, Ipswich | 757 yd | |
| Bekash Tandoori | 10 Meredith Road, Ipswich | 757 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Flying Horse Public House | Flying Horse Public House, 4 Waterford Road | 288 yd | |
| The Meeting Place | Community Centre, Limerick Close | 515 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Service Takeaway | 35 Ulster Avenue, Ipswich | 321 yd | |
| Whitehouse Takeaway | 33 Ulster Avenue, Ipswich | 321 yd | |
| Rodi Pizza & Grill | 13 Meredith Road, Ipswich | 753 yd | |
| Frydays | 27 Meredith Road, Ipswich | 753 yd | |
| Quality Kebabs | 4 Meredith Road, Ipswich | 757 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 19-21 Ulster Avenue | 297 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 14 Meredith Road, Ipswich | 757 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda, Bury Road | 857 yd | |
| B & M Retail Ltd | 10-14 Anglia Parkway South, Ipswich | 942 yd | |
| The Range Home and Leisure | 16C Anglia Parkway South, Ipswich | 1,040 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Missfits Ltd (Ladies Only) (Closed) White House Road | health and fitness suite | 487 yd |
| Westbourne Academy Marlow Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 600 yd |
| King George V Playing Field (Whitton United Fc) OLD NORWICH ROAD | grass pitches | 668 yd |
| Bramford Lane Recreation Ground RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND BRAMFORD LANE | grass pitches | 728 yd |
| Riverhills Health Club And Boutique Spa CLARICE HOUSE CLARICE HOUSE BRAMFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 845 yd |
| Thomas Wolsey School (Closed) Old Norwich Road | swimming pool | 896 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 | 59.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 120.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.