Old Norwich Road is in Ipswich and in Ipswich district. IP1 6LE 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 Old Norwich Road, Ipswich, IP1 6LE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP1 6LB, IP1 6LL, IP1 6LN, IP1 6LU, IP1 6EY, IP1 6BF, IP1 6EX, IP1 6LH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IP1 6LE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.4% 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 | 52% | 55.4% | 3.4% | 51.0% | 4.4% |
| Male | 48% | 44.6% | -3.4% | 49.0% | -4.4% |
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 | 26.8% | 39.4% | 12.6% | 37.9% | 1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.8% | 42% | -4.8% | 44.2% | -2.2% |
| Separated | 4% | 1.4% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 9.8% | -2.6% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 10% | 7.5% | -2.5% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 | 38.6% | 36.5% | -2.1% | 48.4% | -11.9% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 39.5% | 4.9% | 33.6% | 5.9% |
| Fair health | 19.6% | 17.4% | -2.2% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 5.7% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 6LE this area, 30.4% 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 19.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.4% | 30.4% | -10.0% | 18.2% | 12.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 14.3% | 1.9% | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 9.7% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 8.3% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 13.8% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.4% | 19.5% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -14.3% |
| Other | 6.4% | 4% | -2.4% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 4.6% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 3.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 94.8% | 81.2% | -13.6% | 81.4% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, 83.3% 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 | 94.4% | 83.3% | -11.1% | 83.2% | 0.1% |
| European Union | 2% | 8% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 3.9% | 3.6% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 83.5% | -10.6% | 83.2% | 0.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 8.9% | 8.6% | 9.8% | -0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 5.3% | 5.0% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0.5% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.2% | 76.7% | -13.5% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Turkey | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 24% | 13.5% | 10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.6% | 37.2% | 4.4% |
| Christian | 46.2% | 46.2% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 9.4% | 6.5% | 2.9% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 2.1% | 6.0% | -3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Norwich Road was 464.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 447.9% higher than the Whitton average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Old Norwich Road has the highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Whitton and the 9th highest crime rate of 432 local areas in Ipswich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 179.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 45.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 747 Old Norwich Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2016-11-30 | £237,416 |
| 749 Old Norwich Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2016-08-18 | £267,760 |
| 757 Old Norwich Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £116,000 | 2014-01-17 | £195,800 |
| 753 Old Norwich Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2011-05-26 | £273,660 |
| 751 Old Norwich Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £139,950 | 2005-09-02 | £260,249 |
IP1 6LE 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 | 95 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 58 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Other | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Chesterfield Drive , IP1 6DW | 4out of 4 | 1,340 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 | 682 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pancras Catholic Primary School Stratford Road , IP1 6EF | 3out of 4 | 975 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehouse Community Primary School Marlow Road , IP1 5JN | - not rated | 1,193 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hill Infant School Dryden Road , IP1 6QD | 3out of 4 | 1,503 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hill Junior School Dryden Road , IP1 6QD | 2out of 4 | 1,503 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,264 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne Academy Marlow Road , IP1 5JN | 3out of 4 | 1,271 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Claydon High School Church Lane , Claydon IP6 0EG | 3out of 4 | 2,693 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate High School Sidegate Lane West , IP4 3DL | 3out of 4 | 4,685 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chantry Academy Mallard Way , IP2 9LR | 3out of 4 | 4,841 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 | 4,850 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| One Sixth Form College Scrivener Drive , Pinewood IP8 3SU | - not rated | 5,104 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 | 470 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadows Montessori School 32 Larchcroft Road , IP1 6AR | - not rated | 1,892 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty Lodge Independent School 23 - 25 Waterloo Road , IP1 2NY | - not rated | 2,815 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbridge Academy London Road , IP1 2HE | 3out of 4 | 3,299 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipswich School Henley Road , IP1 3SG | - not rated | 3,314 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King | 7 Anglia Parkway South, Ipswich | 363 yd | |
| Costa | 24 Anglia Parkway South, Ipswich | 370 yd | |
| KFC | 5 Anglia Parkway South, Ipswich | 370 yd | |
| Bounce GB | Bounce Indoor Trampoline Parks, 16A Anglia Parkway South | 484 yd | |
| Greggs | Greggs Plc Unit 10, 38 White House Road | 546 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Meeting Place | Community Centre, Limerick Close | 595 yd | |
| The Flying Horse Public House | Flying Horse Public House, 4 Waterford Road | 1,028 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rodi Pizza & Grill | 13 Meredith Road, Ipswich | 669 yd | |
| Frydays | 27 Meredith Road, Ipswich | 669 yd | |
| Sushi Daily | Asda, Bury Road | 676 yd | |
| Jade House | Jade House Take Away, 39 Meredith Road | 689 yd | |
| Quality Kebabs | 4 Meredith Road, Ipswich | 736 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M Retail Ltd | 10-14 Anglia Parkway South, Ipswich | 338 yd | |
| The Range Home and Leisure | 16C Anglia Parkway South, Ipswich | 386 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda, Bury Road | 676 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 14 Meredith Road, Ipswich | 736 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King George V Playing Field (Whitton United Fc) OLD NORWICH ROAD | grass pitches | 324 yd |
| Thomas Wolsey School (Closed) Old Norwich Road | swimming pool | 336 yd |
| Whitton Sports Centre WHITTON CHURCH LANE | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 388 yd |
| Missfits Ltd (Ladies Only) (Closed) White House Road | health and fitness suite | 554 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 216.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.