Elmcroft Road is in Ipswich and in Ipswich district. IP1 6ND 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 Elmcroft Road, Ipswich, IP1 6ND and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP1 6BS, IP1 6BT, IP1 6AF, IP1 6AG, IP1 6BN, IP1 6NE, IP1 6BP, IP1 6NB, IP1 6BL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IP1 6ND is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54% | 51.7% | -2.3% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 46% | 48.3% | 2.3% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 25.8% | 29.5% | 3.7% | 37.9% | -8.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48% | 43% | -5.0% | 44.2% | -1.2% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 10.5% | 3.9% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 17.2% | 14.8% | -2.4% | 6.1% | 8.7% |
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 | 44.3% | 38.2% | -6.1% | 48.4% | -10.2% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 36.2% | 5.8% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 17.8% | 18.3% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 5.6% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 5% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 6ND this area, 29.2% 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 14.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.8% | 29.2% | -10.6% | 18.2% | 11.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 11.9% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 11.9% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 8.9% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 18.2% | 8.8% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.7% | 14.4% | 2.7% | 33.8% | -19.4% |
| Other | 3.1% | 5.5% | 2.4% | 2.8% | 2.7% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.5% | 93% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 11.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 91.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.8% | 91.7% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 4.3% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.5% | 91.7% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.3% | 7.0% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.8% | 76.7% | -3.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 22.5% | 13.5% | 9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.4% | 37.2% | 9.2% |
| Christian | 46% | 46.2% | -0.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elmcroft Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Castle Hill average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95 Elmcroft Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-11-01 | £266,534 |
| 92 Elmcroft Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2023-06-01 | £359,267 |
| 94 Elmcroft Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2023-04-26 | £311,910 |
| 63 Elmcroft Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £237,500 | 2022-05-20 | £239,209 |
| 98 Elmcroft Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2021-04-09 | £259,107 |
The percentage of retired residents living in IP1 6ND area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 85 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 464 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Hill Infant School Dryden Road , IP1 6QD | 3out of 4 | 423 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hill Junior School Dryden Road , IP1 6QD | 2out of 4 | 423 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pancras Catholic Primary School Stratford Road , IP1 6EF | 3out of 4 | 431 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beeches Community Primary School Shakespeare Road , IP1 6ET | 3out of 4 | 705 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dale Hall Community Primary School Dale Hall Lane , IP1 4LX | 3out of 4 | 714 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 | 822 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne Academy Marlow Road , IP1 5JN | 3out of 4 | 1,294 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate High School Sidegate Lane West , IP4 3DL | 3out of 4 | 3,353 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Claydon High School Church Lane , Claydon IP6 0EG | 3out of 4 | 3,751 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chantry Academy Mallard Way , IP2 9LR | 3out of 4 | 4,109 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 | 3,541 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| One Sixth Form College Scrivener Drive , Pinewood IP8 3SU | - not rated | 4,841 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Meadows Montessori School 32 Larchcroft Road , IP1 6AR | - not rated | 509 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy Defoe Road , IP1 6SG | 4out of 4 | 917 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty Lodge Independent School 23 - 25 Waterloo Road , IP1 2NY | - not rated | 1,773 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipswich School Henley Road , IP1 3SG | - not rated | 2,012 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbridge Academy London Road , IP1 2HE | 3out of 4 | 2,215 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmaus Ipswich | Emmaus The Dales, 216 Dales Road | 805 yd | |
| Al's Cafe | 8 Meredith Road, Ipswich | 874 yd | |
| Bekash Tandoori | 10 Meredith Road, Ipswich | 874 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Man on the Moon Public House | Man On The Moon Public House, 86 Palmcroft Road | 765 yd | |
| Suffolk Punch Public House | The Suffolk Punch Public House, 429 Norwich Road | 911 yd | |
| Norbridge Social Club | 415 Norwich Road, Ipswich | 1,053 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New China | 51 Garrick Way, Ipswich | 268 yd | |
| Marmaris Fish in Chip | 27 Garrick Way, Ipswich | 268 yd | |
| Henley's Fish bar | Henley's Fish Bar, 155 Fircroft Road | 785 yd | |
| Jade House | Jade House Take Away, 39 Meredith Road | 844 yd | |
| Quality Kebabs | 4 Meredith Road, Ipswich | 874 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 17 Garrick Way | 240 yd | |
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op Former, 145-147 Fircroft Road | 767 yd | |
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 214 Dales Road | 790 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 14 Meredith Road, Ipswich | 874 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Castle Hill Junior School DRYDEN ROAD | grass pitches | 401 yd |
| Dale Hall Community Primary School DALE HALL LANE | grass pitches | 570 yd |
| Thomas Wolsey School DEFOE ROAD | swimming pool | 849 yd |
| Ormiston Endeavour Academy DEFOE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 852 yd |
| Thomas Wolsey School (Closed) Old Norwich Road | swimming pool | 1,059 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 | 55.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 129.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.