Aldercroft Close is in Ipswich and in Ipswich district. IP1 6PN 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 Aldercroft Close, Ipswich, IP1 6PN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP1 6PL, IP1 6PD, IP1 6PJ, IP1 6PW, IP1 6PQ, IP1 6PX, IP1 6PA, IP1 6PB, IP1 6PE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IP1 6PN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% 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 | 51.7% | 52.6% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 48.3% | 47.4% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
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 6PN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.8% 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 | 26.7% | 29.8% | 3.1% | 37.9% | -8.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.7% | 55.8% | -3.9% | 44.2% | 11.6% |
| Separated | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 6.6% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 7% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 (87%) 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 | 47.4% | 49.8% | 2.4% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 37.2% | 3.8% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 9.7% | -5.9% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.3% | 15.7% | -5.6% | 18.2% | -2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 7.9% | -9.2% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 16.1% | -2.9% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 10.1% | 10.7% | 0.6% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 23.6% | 13.1% | 16.9% | 6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.4% | 24.8% | 7.4% | 33.8% | -9.0% |
| Other | 4.7% | 1.2% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.4% | 94.5% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 13.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
In this area, 97.4% 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 | 97.7% | 97.4% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 97.4% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 9.8% | -8.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.8% | 76.7% | 11.1% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 10.9% | 13.5% | -2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.2% | 37.2% | 11.0% |
| Christian | 47.9% | 46.2% | 1.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 1% | 6.0% | -5.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Aldercroft Close was 30.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.5% lower than the Whitton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Aldercroft Close has the 9th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Whitton and the 112th lowest crime rate of 432 local areas in Ipswich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22A Aldercroft Close, Ipswich, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £119,500 | 2023-09-13 | £119,131 |
| 22 Aldercroft Close, Ipswich, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £121,650 | 2023-09-13 | £121,274 |
| 2 Aldercroft Close, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2022-11-25 | £291,431 |
| 14 Aldercroft Close, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £301,000 | 2021-09-28 | £330,728 |
| 10 Aldercroft Close, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £246,000 | 2018-12-19 | £296,594 |
IP1 6PN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 96 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service 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 | 1,101 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 | 366 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hill Junior School Dryden Road , IP1 6QD | 2out of 4 | 366 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dale Hall Community Primary School Dale Hall Lane , IP1 4LX | 3out of 4 | 470 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pancras Catholic Primary School Stratford Road , IP1 6EF | 3out of 4 | 1,042 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beeches Community Primary School Shakespeare Road , IP1 6ET | 3out of 4 | 1,256 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 804 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne Academy Marlow Road , IP1 5JN | 3out of 4 | 1,953 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate High School Sidegate Lane West , IP4 3DL | 3out of 4 | 2,820 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Claydon High School Church Lane , Claydon IP6 0EG | 3out of 4 | 3,876 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chantry Academy Mallard Way , IP2 9LR | 3out of 4 | 4,451 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 | 3,413 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| One Sixth Form College Scrivener Drive , Pinewood IP8 3SU | - not rated | 5,352 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 | 546 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy Defoe Road , IP1 6SG | 4out of 4 | 1,445 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipswich School Henley Road , IP1 3SG | - not rated | 1,969 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty Lodge Independent School 23 - 25 Waterloo Road , IP1 2NY | - not rated | 2,051 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbridge Academy London Road , IP1 2HE | 3out of 4 | 2,415 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 | 690 yd | |
| Ipswich Sports Club | Henley Road, Ipswich | 913 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Man on the Moon Public House | Man On The Moon Public House, 86 Palmcroft Road | 411 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henley's Fish bar | Henley's Fish Bar, 155 Fircroft Road | 378 yd | |
| New China | 51 Garrick Way, Ipswich | 751 yd | |
| Marmaris Fish in Chip | 27 Garrick Way, Ipswich | 751 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op Former, 145-147 Fircroft Road | 341 yd | |
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 17 Garrick Way | 687 yd | |
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 214 Dales Road | 688 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dale Hall Community Primary School DALE HALL LANE | grass pitches | 421 yd |
| Castle Hill Junior School DRYDEN ROAD | grass pitches | 509 yd |
| Thomas Wolsey School DEFOE ROAD | swimming pool | 891 yd |
| Ormiston Endeavour Academy DEFOE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 937 yd |
| Ipswich Sports Club HENLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 979 yd |
| Bats And Balls Indoor Activity Centre (Closed) Henley Road | 1,040 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 | 55.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 108.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.