Henley Avenue, Ipswich, IP1 6RN

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IP1 6RN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.1%	50.7%	1.6%	51.0%	-0.3%
Male	50.9%	49.3%	-1.6%	49.0%	0.3%

Partnership Status

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	20.2%	26%	5.8%	37.9%	-11.9%
Married: Opposite sex	58.4%	50.2%	-8.2%	44.2%	6.0%
Separated	2.5%	2.2%	-0.3%	2.2%	0.0%
Divorced	10.9%	10.1%	-0.8%	9.1%	1.0%
Widowed	8%	11.5%	3.5%	6.1%	5.4%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	46.9%	42.4%	-4.5%	48.4%	-6.0%
Good health	31.5%	39.1%	7.6%	33.6%	5.5%
Fair health	17.6%	12.5%	-5.1%	12.7%	-0.2%
Bad health	2.9%	4.4%	1.5%	4.0%	0.4%
Very bad health	1.1%	1.5%	0.4%	1.2%	0.3%

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 21.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	30.7%	22.4%	-8.3%	18.2%	4.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.6%	14.5%	1.9%	9.6%	4.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16%	13.2%	-2.8%	13.4%	-0.2%
Apprenticeship	6.3%	11.4%	5.1%	5.3%	6.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.6%	15.4%	2.8%	16.9%	-1.5%
Degree or Similar	16.8%	21.5%	4.7%	33.8%	-12.3%
Other	5%	1.8%	-3.2%	2.8%	-1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.1%	-1.1%
Chinese	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.7%	-0.7%
Black African	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.4%	0.7%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.2%
Mixed Other	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.8%	0.7%
White	96.3%	96.3%	0.0%	81.4%	14.9%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

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	95.6%	97.4%	1.8%	83.2%	14.2%
European Union	0.7%	2.2%	1.5%	6.1%	-3.9%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	2.2%	0%	-2.2%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.3%	-0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.6%	96.7%	1.1%	83.2%	13.5%
10+ Years	0%	1.8%	1.8%	9.8%	-8.0%
5-10 Years	0.4%	1.1%	0.7%	2.9%	-1.8%
2-5 Years	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.6%	0.4%	-2.2%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	73.6%	76.7%	-3.1%
Lithuania	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Other EU countries	1.5%	1.5%	0.0%
No passport held	24.5%	13.5%	11.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39.9%	37.2%	2.7%
Christian	50.7%	46.2%	4.5%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Not answered	9%	6.0%	3.0%

Safety

Is Henley Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Henley Avenue was 7.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.5% lower than the Whitton average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.

Henley Avenue has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Whitton and the 15th lowest crime rate of 432 local areas in Ipswich .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.2%.

🔎 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 6RN, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Henley Avenue are based on 14 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 Henley Avenue, Ipswich, IP1 6RN

Estimated Average Property Prices for IP1 6RN

Average Price
£396,140

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£396,140

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Henley Avenue

Average Price
£399,700

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£399,700

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Henley AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
20 Henley Avenue, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building	£393,000	2023-06-23	£380,232
18 Henley Avenue, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building	£335,000	2022-12-09	£318,936
5 Henley Avenue, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building	£395,000	2021-07-16	£426,314
20 Henley Avenue, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building	£355,000	2020-12-15	£392,477
17 Henley Avenue, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building	£327,500	2018-11-16	£375,129

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for IP1 6RN

Employment

IP1 6RN 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in IP1 6RN 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%.

Economic Activity

Retired	84
Full-Time Employee	80
Part-Time Employee	34
Self-Employed	14
Looking after home or family	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Student (economically inactive)	3
Unemployed	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Other	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	17
Construction	16
Human health and social work activities	15
Education	15
Manufacturing	13
Transport and storage	8
Information and communication	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Other	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Real estate activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Highfield Nursery School Chesterfield Drive , IP1 6DW	4out of 4	1,291 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Castle Hill Infant School Dryden Road , IP1 6QD	3out of 4	428 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Castle Hill Junior School Dryden Road , IP1 6QD	2out of 4	428 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Dale Hall Community Primary School Dale Hall Lane , IP1 4LX	3out of 4	744 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Pancras Catholic Primary School Stratford Road , IP1 6EF	3out of 4	1,141 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Beeches Community Primary School Shakespeare Road , IP1 6ET	3out of 4	1,304 yd	Academy converter	Yes	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	660 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Westbourne Academy Marlow Road , IP1 5JN	3out of 4	2,112 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Northgate High School Sidegate Lane West , IP4 3DL	3out of 4	2,893 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Claydon High School Church Lane , Claydon IP6 0EG	3out of 4	3,678 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Alban's Catholic High School Digby Road , IP4 3NJ	2out of 4	4,653 yd	Academy converter	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	3,649 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Meadows Montessori School 32 Larchcroft Road , IP1 6AR	- not rated	821 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy Defoe Road , IP1 6SG	4out of 4	1,470 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ipswich School Henley Road , IP1 3SG	- not rated	2,231 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Liberty Lodge Independent School 23 - 25 Waterloo Road , IP1 2NY	- not rated	2,330 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Westbridge Academy London Road , IP1 2HE	3out of 4	2,695 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	Distance
Emmaus Ipswich	Emmaus The Dales, 216 Dales Road	966 yd
Laurel Farm Garden Centre	Laurel Farm, Henley Road	983 yd
EQUANS Ltd	Sizewell B, Sizewell Power Station	1,016 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Man on the Moon Public House	Man On The Moon Public House, 86 Palmcroft Road		218 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Henley's Fish bar	Henley's Fish Bar, 155 Fircroft Road	166 yd
New China	51 Garrick Way, Ipswich	832 yd
Marmaris Fish in Chip	27 Garrick Way, Ipswich	832 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
East of England Co-op Foodstore	East of England Co-op Former, 145-147 Fircroft Road	139 yd
East of England Co-op Foodstore	East of England Co-op, 17 Garrick Way	774 yd
East of England Co-op Foodstore	East of England Co-op, 214 Dales Road	965 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Castle Hill Junior School DRYDEN ROAD	grass pitches	538 yd
Dale Hall Community Primary School DALE HALL LANE	grass pitches	701 yd
Thomas Wolsey School DEFOE ROAD	swimming pool	757 yd
Bats And Balls Indoor Activity Centre (Closed) Henley Road		760 yd
Ormiston Endeavour Academy DEFOE ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	814 yd

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/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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	17.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	125.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	3.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	10.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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

Overview of IP1 6RN