Cedarcroft Road is in Ipswich and in Ipswich district. IP1 6BL 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 Cedarcroft Road, Ipswich, IP1 6BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP1 6NN, IP1 6NF, IP1 6BG, IP1 6BN, IP1 6BP, IP1 6NG, IP1 6EQ, IP1 6BS, IP1 6BT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IP1 6BL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% of residents 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 | 51.7% | 48.4% | -3.3% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 48.3% | 51.6% | 3.3% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 6BL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.2% 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 | 31.5% | 43.2% | 11.7% | 37.9% | 5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.5% | 41.1% | -10.4% | 44.2% | -3.1% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 2.5% | -4.7% | 9.1% | -6.6% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 11.2% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
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 | 42.4% | 49.7% | 7.3% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 41.7% | 33.2% | -8.5% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 14.5% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 29.8% | 21.3% | -8.5% | 18.2% | 3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 11.7% | -5.7% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 11.3% | -6.6% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.8% | 5.9% | -0.9% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 22.2% | 14.5% | 16.9% | 5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.6% | 23.4% | 9.8% | 33.8% | -10.4% |
| Other | 6.8% | 4.2% | -2.6% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.7% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 2.8% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 91.7% | 84.1% | -7.6% | 81.4% | 2.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
In this area, 90% 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 | 91.1% | 90% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 3.9% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 2.9% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.1% | 90% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 8.4% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 0% | -5.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.2% | 76.7% | -3.5% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 22.3% | 13.5% | 8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.9% | 37.2% | 15.7% |
| Christian | 33.9% | 46.2% | -12.3% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 5.2% | 6.5% | -1.3% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cedarcroft Road was 112.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.2% higher than the Castle Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cedarcroft Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Castle Hill and the 105th highest crime rate of 432 local areas in Ipswich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 103 Cedarcroft Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £204,000 | 2021-06-25 | £231,121 |
| 84 Cedarcroft Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £224,000 | 2017-11-10 | £277,873 |
| 90 Cedarcroft Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £213,000 | 2014-04-09 | £339,446 |
| 105 Cedarcroft Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2010-01-22 | £252,964 |
| 86 Cedarcroft Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £151,500 | 2009-06-26 | £311,258 |
IP1 6BL 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 | 89 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 490 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Pancras Catholic Primary School Stratford Road , IP1 6EF | 3out of 4 | 222 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beeches Community Primary School Shakespeare Road , IP1 6ET | 3out of 4 | 467 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hill Infant School Dryden Road , IP1 6QD | 3out of 4 | 497 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hill Junior School Dryden Road , IP1 6QD | 2out of 4 | 497 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dale Hall Community Primary School Dale Hall Lane , IP1 4LX | 3out of 4 | 950 yd | Community school | 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 | 723 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne Academy Marlow Road , IP1 5JN | 3out of 4 | 1,201 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Claydon High School Church Lane , Claydon IP6 0EG | 3out of 4 | 3,533 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate High School Sidegate Lane West , IP4 3DL | 3out of 4 | 3,577 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chantry Academy Mallard Way , IP2 9LR | 3out of 4 | 4,237 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,777 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| One Sixth Form College Scrivener Drive , Pinewood IP8 3SU | - not rated | 4,886 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | 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 | 676 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadows Montessori School 32 Larchcroft Road , IP1 6AR | - not rated | 754 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty Lodge Independent School 23 - 25 Waterloo Road , IP1 2NY | - not rated | 1,945 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipswich School Henley Road , IP1 3SG | - not rated | 2,244 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbridge Academy London Road , IP1 2HE | 3out of 4 | 2,402 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al's Cafe | 8 Meredith Road, Ipswich | 685 yd | |
| Bekash Tandoori | 10 Meredith Road, Ipswich | 685 yd | |
| EQUANS Ltd | Sizewell B, Sizewell Power Station | 957 yd | |
| Emmaus Ipswich | Emmaus The Dales, 216 Dales Road | 1,050 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Man on the Moon Public House | Man On The Moon Public House, 86 Palmcroft Road | 805 yd | |
| The Meeting Place | Community Centre, Limerick Close | 959 yd | |
| Suffolk Punch Public House | The Suffolk Punch Public House, 429 Norwich Road | 974 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New China | 51 Garrick Way, Ipswich | 109 yd | |
| Marmaris Fish in Chip | 27 Garrick Way, Ipswich | 109 yd | |
| Jade House | Jade House Take Away, 39 Meredith Road | 640 yd | |
| Quality Kebabs | 4 Meredith Road, Ipswich | 685 yd | |
| Rodi Pizza & Grill | 13 Meredith Road, Ipswich | 700 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 17 Garrick Way | 154 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 14 Meredith Road, Ipswich | 685 yd | |
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op Former, 145-147 Fircroft Road | 831 yd | |
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 214 Dales Road | 1,036 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Castle Hill Junior School DRYDEN ROAD | grass pitches | 402 yd |
| Ormiston Endeavour Academy DEFOE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 709 yd |
| Thomas Wolsey School DEFOE ROAD | swimming pool | 723 yd |
| Dale Hall Community Primary School DALE HALL LANE | grass pitches | 807 yd |
| Thomas Wolsey School (Closed) Old Norwich Road | swimming pool | 818 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 109.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.97 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.