Coleridge Road is in Ipswich and in Ipswich district. IP1 6EH is located in the Whitton 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 Coleridge Road, Ipswich, IP1 6EH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP1 6EJ, IP1 6NP, IP1 6EN, IP1 6EL, IP1 6EQ, IP1 6EW, IP1 6EG, IP1 6HS, IP1 6HH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IP1 6EH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 50.4% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49.6% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.8% | 31.9% | -3.9% | 37.9% | -6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.5% | 37.2% | 4.7% | 44.2% | -7.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 3.9% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 14.5% | 3.9% | 9.1% | 5.4% |
| Widowed | 18.3% | 12.6% | -5.7% | 6.1% | 6.5% |
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 | 32.4% | 37.5% | 5.1% | 48.4% | -10.9% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 34.4% | -1.8% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 24.5% | 20.1% | -4.4% | 12.7% | 7.4% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 6.2% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 6EH this area, 37.7% 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 14.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.3% | 37.7% | -4.6% | 18.2% | 19.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 12.7% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 15.7% | 4.3% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 2.9% | -3.6% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 11.8% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.5% | 14.7% | 8.2% | 33.8% | -19.1% |
| Other | 6.5% | 4.4% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.8% | 0.8% | -3.0% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 92.4% | 88.2% | -4.2% | 81.4% | 6.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
In this area, 86.6% 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 | 95.2% | 86.6% | -8.6% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 6.5% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.5% | 86.3% | -8.2% | 83.2% | 3.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.9% | 9.9% | 9.8% | 0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0.8% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.5% | 76.7% | -20.2% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 37.4% | 13.5% | 23.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.6% | 37.2% | 4.4% |
| Christian | 43.5% | 46.2% | -2.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Coleridge Road was 9.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.6% lower than the Whitton average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Coleridge Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Whitton and the 23rd lowest crime rate of 432 local areas in Ipswich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Coleridge Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £249,000 | 2022-12-13 | £244,020 |
| 28 Coleridge Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2021-06-18 | £239,460 |
| 6 Coleridge Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2017-07-17 | £239,024 |
| 10 Coleridge Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £159,995 | 2014-10-03 | £250,872 |
| 2 Coleridge Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £122,500 | 2013-02-14 | £220,275 |
The percentage of retired residents living in IP1 6EH 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 | 65 |
| Full-Time Employee | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Chesterfield Drive , IP1 6DW | 4out of 4 | 706 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Beeches Community Primary School Shakespeare Road , IP1 6ET | 3out of 4 | 236 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pancras Catholic Primary School Stratford Road , IP1 6EF | 3out of 4 | 266 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hill Infant School Dryden Road , IP1 6QD | 3out of 4 | 677 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hill Junior School Dryden Road , IP1 6QD | 2out of 4 | 677 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehouse Community Primary School Marlow Road , IP1 5JN | - not rated | 1,209 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 652 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne Academy Marlow Road , IP1 5JN | 3out of 4 | 1,207 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Claydon High School Church Lane , Claydon IP6 0EG | 3out of 4 | 3,236 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate High School Sidegate Lane West , IP4 3DL | 3out of 4 | 3,843 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chantry Academy Mallard Way , IP2 9LR | 3out of 4 | 4,460 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 | 4,090 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| One Sixth Form College Scrivener Drive , Pinewood IP8 3SU | - not rated | 5,014 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 | 407 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadows Montessori School 32 Larchcroft Road , IP1 6AR | - not rated | 1,062 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty Lodge Independent School 23 - 25 Waterloo Road , IP1 2NY | - not rated | 2,217 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipswich School Henley Road , IP1 3SG | - not rated | 2,556 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbridge Academy London Road , IP1 2HE | 3out of 4 | 2,683 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 | 573 yd | |
| Bekash Tandoori | 10 Meredith Road, Ipswich | 573 yd | |
| EQUANS Ltd | Sizewell B, Sizewell Power Station | 764 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Meeting Place | Community Centre, Limerick Close | 792 yd | |
| Man on the Moon Public House | Man On The Moon Public House, 86 Palmcroft Road | 901 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New China | 51 Garrick Way, Ipswich | 312 yd | |
| Marmaris Fish in Chip | 27 Garrick Way, Ipswich | 312 yd | |
| Jade House | Jade House Take Away, 39 Meredith Road | 502 yd | |
| Rodi Pizza & Grill | 13 Meredith Road, Ipswich | 557 yd | |
| Frydays | 27 Meredith Road, Ipswich | 557 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 17 Garrick Way | 372 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 14 Meredith Road, Ipswich | 573 yd | |
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op Former, 145-147 Fircroft Road | 951 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Castle Hill Junior School DRYDEN ROAD | grass pitches | 541 yd |
| Thomas Wolsey School (Closed) Old Norwich Road | swimming pool | 546 yd |
| Ormiston Endeavour Academy DEFOE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 569 yd |
| Thomas Wolsey School DEFOE ROAD | swimming pool | 609 yd |
| Whitton Sports Centre WHITTON CHURCH LANE | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 793 yd |
| King George V Playing Field (Whitton United Fc) OLD NORWICH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,056 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 | 61.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 127.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.