Carlyle Close is in Ipswich and in Ipswich district. IP1 6JL 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 Carlyle Close, Ipswich, IP1 6JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP1 6JH, IP1 6LT, IP1 6JQ, IP1 6SL, IP1 6SN, IP1 6SJ, IP1 6LY, IP1 6JJ, IP1 6LR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IP1 6JL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 51.2% | 49.7% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 48.8% | 50.3% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 | 31.4% | 41.3% | 9.9% | 37.9% | 3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.6% | 35.9% | -14.7% | 44.2% | -8.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 4.6% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 10.4% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 6.9% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 43.4% | 47.3% | 3.9% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 32.8% | -2.4% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 14.8% | -1.7% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 4.4% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 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.
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 17%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.5% | 27.4% | -9.1% | 18.2% | 9.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20% | 17.4% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 7.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 15.4% | 3.6% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 4.2% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 15.1% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.3% | 17% | 3.7% | 33.8% | -16.8% |
| Other | 3.1% | 3.5% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 3.8% | 3.0% | 0.4% | 3.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 87.8% | 83.2% | -4.6% | 81.4% | 1.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Other | 2.7% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
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 | 91.9% | 86.6% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 10.1% | 8.2% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 1.1% | -2.2% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 91.9% | 86.9% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 3.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 6.3% | 5.8% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 0% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.7% | 76.7% | -18.0% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Lithuania | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 28.4% | 13.5% | 14.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50% | 37.2% | 12.8% |
| Christian | 41% | 46.2% | -5.2% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carlyle Close was 37.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.9% lower than the Whitton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Carlyle Close has the 11th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Whitton and the 132nd lowest crime rate of 432 local areas in Ipswich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -89.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Carlyle Close, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2024-07-04 | £273,414 |
| 33 Carlyle Close, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £254,000 | 2022-09-09 | £249,665 |
| 14 Carlyle Close, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2017-06-05 | £211,157 |
| 27 Carlyle Close, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £177,500 | 2017-05-08 | £228,048 |
| 19 Carlyle Close, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £166,500 | 2017-01-20 | £216,119 |
IP1 6JL 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 | 94 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Chesterfield Drive , IP1 6DW | 4out of 4 | 1,306 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 | 764 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hill Infant School Dryden Road , IP1 6QD | 3out of 4 | 846 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hill Junior School Dryden Road , IP1 6QD | 2out of 4 | 846 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pancras Catholic Primary School Stratford Road , IP1 6EF | 3out of 4 | 881 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dale Hall Community Primary School Dale Hall Lane , IP1 4LX | 3out of 4 | 1,540 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 | 379 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne Academy Marlow Road , IP1 5JN | 3out of 4 | 1,784 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Claydon High School Church Lane , Claydon IP6 0EG | 3out of 4 | 2,758 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate High School Sidegate Lane West , IP4 3DL | 3out of 4 | 3,932 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chantry Academy Mallard Way , IP2 9LR | 3out of 4 | 5,066 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 | 4,504 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 | 776 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadows Montessori School 32 Larchcroft Road , IP1 6AR | - not rated | 1,441 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty Lodge Independent School 23 - 25 Waterloo Road , IP1 2NY | - not rated | 2,780 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipswich School Henley Road , IP1 3SG | - not rated | 2,996 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbridge Academy London Road , IP1 2HE | 3out of 4 | 3,230 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EQUANS Ltd | Sizewell B, Sizewell Power Station | 160 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Man on the Moon Public House | Man On The Moon Public House, 86 Palmcroft Road | 821 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New China | 51 Garrick Way, Ipswich | 760 yd | |
| Marmaris Fish in Chip | 27 Garrick Way, Ipswich | 760 yd | |
| Henley's Fish bar | Henley's Fish Bar, 155 Fircroft Road | 874 yd | |
| Jade House | Jade House Take Away, 39 Meredith Road | 1,033 yd | |
| Rodi Pizza & Grill | 13 Meredith Road, Ipswich | 1,074 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 17 Garrick Way | 778 yd | |
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op Former, 145-147 Fircroft Road | 901 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ormiston Endeavour Academy DEFOE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 229 yd |
| Thomas Wolsey School DEFOE ROAD | swimming pool | 283 yd |
| Whitton Sports Centre WHITTON CHURCH LANE | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 646 yd |
| Castle Hill Junior School DRYDEN ROAD | grass pitches | 725 yd |
| Thomas Wolsey School (Closed) Old Norwich Road | swimming pool | 843 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 | 66.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 133 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.