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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.

People

Gender

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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female51.2%49.7%-1.5% 51.0% -1.3%
Male48.8%50.3%1.5% 49.0% 1.3%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single31.4%41.3%9.9% 37.9% 3.4%
Married: Opposite sex50.6%35.9%-14.7% 44.2% -8.3%
Married: Same sex0%0.8%0.8% 0.3% 0.5%
Separated2.4%4.6%2.2% 2.2% 2.4%
Divorced9.4%10.4%1.0% 9.1% 1.3%
Widowed6.3%6.9%0.6% 6.1% 0.8%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health43.4%47.3%3.9% 48.4% -1.1%
Good health35.2%32.8%-2.4% 33.6% -0.8%
Fair health16.5%14.8%-1.7% 12.7% 2.1%
Bad health3.8%4.4%0.6% 4.0% 0.4%
Very bad health1.1%0.8%-0.3% 1.2% -0.4%

Education and Qualifications

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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications36.5%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 Levels11.8%15.4%3.6% 13.4% 2.0%
Apprenticeship2.7%4.2%1.5% 5.3% -1.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels12.5%15.1%2.6% 16.9% -1.8%
Degree or Similar13.3%17%3.7% 33.8% -16.8%
Other3.1%3.5%0.4% 2.8% 0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi1.6%0%-1.6% 1.1% -1.1%
Black African1.6%2.4%0.8% 2.5% -0.1%
Black Caribbean0.8%0.3%-0.5% 1.0% -0.7%
Other Black0.8%1.6%0.8% 0.5% 1.1%
Mixed White and African0.8%3.8%3.0% 0.4% 3.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean3.3%2.4%-0.9% 0.9% 1.5%
Mixed Other0.5%1.4%0.9% 0.8% 0.6%
White87.8%83.2%-4.6% 81.4% 1.8%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller0%1.6%1.6% 0.1% 1.5%
Other2.7%3.3%0.6% 1.6% 1.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 86.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom91.9%86.6%-5.3% 83.2% 3.4%
European Union1.9%10.1%8.2% 6.1% 4.0%
Africa2.2%1.9%-0.3% 2.7% -0.8%
Middle East and Asia3.3%1.1%-2.2% 5.6% -4.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.5%0%-0.5% 1.3% -1.3%
Oceania0.3%0.3%0.0% 0.3% 0.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK91.9%86.9%-5.0% 83.2% 3.7%
10+ Years0%5.5%5.5% 9.8% -4.3%
5-10 Years0.5%6.3%5.8% 2.9% 3.4%
2-5 Years2.7%1.4%-1.3% 2.2% -0.8%
Less than 2 years4.9%0%-4.9% 1.9% -1.9%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom58.7% 76.7% -18.0%
Ireland1.1% 0.6% 0.5%
Portugal3% 0.5% 2.5%
Lithuania3.8% 0.3% 3.5%
Poland0.5% 1.3% -0.8%
Romania1.4% 0.9% 0.5%
Other EU countries1.9% 1.5% 0.4%
South and Eastern Africa0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
Middle East0.5% 0.1% 0.4%
No passport held28.4% 13.5% 14.9%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion50% 37.2% 12.8%
Christian41% 46.2% -5.2%
Muslim3.3% 6.5% -3.2%
Other religion0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Not answered5.5% 6.0% -0.5%

Safety

Is Carlyle Close Street dangerous?

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%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£39,800
Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in IP1 6JL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Carlyle Close are based on 30 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Ipswich.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Carlyle Close, Ipswich, IP1 6JL

Estimated Average Property Prices for IP1 6JL

Average Price
£213,111
Semi-Detached
£225,618
Terraced
£208,108
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Carlyle Close

Average Price
£212,229
Semi-Detached
£221,495
Terraced
£208,258
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Carlyle CloseStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
1 Carlyle Close, Ipswich, Suffolk
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£255,0002024-07-04 £273,414
33 Carlyle Close, Ipswich, Suffolk
Terraced, an established residential building
£254,0002022-09-09 £249,665
14 Carlyle Close, Ipswich, Suffolk
Terraced, an established residential building
£165,0002017-06-05 £211,157
27 Carlyle Close, Ipswich, Suffolk
Terraced, an established residential building
£177,5002017-05-08 £228,048
19 Carlyle Close, Ipswich, Suffolk
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£166,5002017-01-20 £216,119
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for IP1 6JL

Employment

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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee94
Retired49
Part-Time Employee44
Looking after home or family19
Self-Employed16
Student (economically inactive)13
Long-Term Sick or disabled9
Unemployed6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)5
Other4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles25
Construction22
Financial and insurance activities18
Transport and storage16
Human health and social work activities14
Education11
Manufacturing10
Other9
Accommodation and food service activities7
Administrative and support service activities4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security3
Information and communication3
Real estate activities2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing2
Professional, scientific and technical activities1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1

Schools

Nursery

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

Primary

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

Secondary

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

16 plus

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

Not applicable

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.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
EQUANS LtdSizewell B, Sizewell Power Station160 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Man on the Moon Public HouseMan On The Moon Public House, 86 Palmcroft Road821 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
New China51 Garrick Way, Ipswich760 yd
Marmaris Fish in Chip27 Garrick Way, Ipswich760 yd
Henley's Fish barHenley's Fish Bar, 155 Fircroft Road874 yd
Jade HouseJade House Take Away, 39 Meredith Road1,033 yd
Rodi Pizza & Grill13 Meredith Road, Ipswich1,074 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
East of England Co-op FoodstoreEast of England Co-op, 17 Garrick Way778 yd
East of England Co-op FoodstoreEast of England Co-op Former, 145-147 Fircroft Road901 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Ormiston Endeavour Academy
DEFOE ROAD
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches229 yd
Thomas Wolsey School
DEFOE ROAD
swimming pool283 yd
Whitton Sports Centre
WHITTON CHURCH LANE
artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts646 yd
Castle Hill Junior School
DRYDEN ROAD
grass pitches725 yd
Thomas Wolsey School (Closed)
Old Norwich Road
swimming pool843 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed66.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed133 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed16.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.