Norwich Road is in Ipswich and in Ipswich district. IP1 6JR 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 Norwich Road, Ipswich, IP1 6JR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP1 6JU, IP1 6DH, IP1 6DJ, IP1 6EB, IP1 6DN, IP1 5EB, IP1 6ED, IP1 6JX, IP1 6HD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IP1 6JR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 52.8% | 2.9% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 50.1% | 47.2% | -2.9% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of IP1 6JR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23% | 31.4% | 8.4% | 37.9% | -6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.6% | 54.4% | -5.2% | 44.2% | 10.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 8.4% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 6% | 5.1% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.3% | 41.7% | 1.4% | 48.4% | -6.7% |
| Good health | 42.1% | 43.8% | 1.7% | 33.6% | 10.2% |
| Fair health | 14% | 10.7% | -3.3% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.8% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
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 21.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.5% | 16.4% | -3.1% | 18.2% | -1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 14.6% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.6% | 20.1% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 7.3% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 15.7% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.3% | 21.5% | -0.8% | 33.8% | -12.3% |
| Other | 3.9% | 4.4% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 4.4% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.1% | 93% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 11.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 88.4% 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 | 92.8% | 88.4% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 6.9% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.8% | 88.7% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 5.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7% | 7.0% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 0.6% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.5% | 76.7% | 2.8% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 11.5% | 13.5% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.5% | 37.2% | 5.3% |
| Christian | 48.3% | 46.2% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| 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 Norwich Road was 237.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 269.1% higher than the Castle Hill average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Norwich Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Castle Hill and the 34th highest crime rate of 432 local areas in Ipswich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 77.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 518 Norwich Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2020-11-30 | £349,584 |
| 538 Norwich Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2019-09-19 | £473,612 |
| 546 Norwich Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2018-07-27 | £391,877 |
| 534 Norwich Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2016-11-08 | £365,086 |
| 538A Norwich Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £279,000 | 2016-10-03 | £348,476 |
IP1 6JR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 109 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Chesterfield Drive , IP1 6DW | 4out of 4 | 576 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 | 480 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pancras Catholic Primary School Stratford Road , IP1 6EF | 3out of 4 | 504 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehouse Community Primary School Marlow Road , IP1 5JN | - not rated | 538 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hill Infant School Dryden Road , IP1 6QD | 3out of 4 | 1,216 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hill Junior School Dryden Road , IP1 6QD | 2out of 4 | 1,216 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 541 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Endeavour Academy Defoe Road , IP1 6SG | 3out of 4 | 1,321 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Claydon High School Church Lane , Claydon IP6 0EG | 3out of 4 | 3,560 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chantry Academy Mallard Way , IP2 9LR | 3out of 4 | 3,989 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate High School Sidegate Lane West , IP4 3DL | 3out of 4 | 4,187 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 4,047 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| One Sixth Form College Scrivener Drive , Pinewood IP8 3SU | - not rated | 4,398 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 | 538 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadows Montessori School 32 Larchcroft Road , IP1 6AR | - not rated | 1,304 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 |
| Westbridge Academy London Road , IP1 2HE | 3out of 4 | 2,431 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipswich School Henley Road , IP1 3SG | - not rated | 2,526 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al's Cafe | 8 Meredith Road, Ipswich | 153 yd | |
| Bekash Tandoori | 10 Meredith Road, Ipswich | 153 yd | |
| Friday Friends Cafe | Whitehouse Baptist Church, Waterford Road | 553 yd | |
| Realise Futures Catering | Whitehouse Enterprises, Lovetofts Drive | 845 yd | |
| Greggs | Greggs Plc Unit 10, 38 White House Road | 945 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Meeting Place | Community Centre, Limerick Close | 364 yd | |
| The Flying Horse Public House | Flying Horse Public House, 4 Waterford Road | 550 yd | |
| Suffolk Punch Public House | The Suffolk Punch Public House, 429 Norwich Road | 806 yd | |
| Norbridge Social Club | 415 Norwich Road, Ipswich | 1,046 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Kebabs | 4 Meredith Road, Ipswich | 153 yd | |
| Rodi Pizza & Grill | 13 Meredith Road, Ipswich | 219 yd | |
| Frydays | 27 Meredith Road, Ipswich | 219 yd | |
| Jade House | Jade House Take Away, 39 Meredith Road | 228 yd | |
| Silver Service Takeaway | 35 Ulster Avenue, Ipswich | 741 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | 14 Meredith Road, Ipswich | 153 yd | |
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 19-21 Ulster Avenue | 709 yd | |
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 17 Garrick Way | 870 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Westbourne Academy Marlow Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 494 yd |
| Thomas Wolsey School (Closed) Old Norwich Road | swimming pool | 591 yd |
| King George V Playing Field (Whitton United Fc) OLD NORWICH ROAD | grass pitches | 864 yd |
| Missfits Ltd (Ladies Only) (Closed) White House Road | health and fitness suite | 889 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 145.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.