Hintlesham Drive is in Felixstowe and in Suffolk Coastal district. IP11 2YW is located in the Western Felixstowe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Suffolk Coastal. This postcode has been in use since 1999-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hintlesham Drive, Felixstowe, IP11 2YW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP11 2YS, IP11 2YP, IP11 2YR, IP11 2YT, IP11 2YY, IP11 2YG, IP11 2YQ, IP11 2YL, IP11 2FL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IP11 2YW is primarily male, with 53.8% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.4% | 46.2% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -4.8% |
| Male | 53.6% | 53.8% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 4.8% |
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 | 37% | 35.3% | -1.7% | 37.9% | -2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.9% | 44.4% | 4.5% | 44.2% | 0.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 3.7% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 14.3% | 11.6% | -2.7% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 3.7% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 | 47.5% | 45.3% | -2.2% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 39.1% | 3.4% | 33.6% | 5.5% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 9.9% | -3.3% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 4.4% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 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.
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 17.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.7% | 16.7% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.7% | 20.5% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 10.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.3% | 15.5% | -6.8% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 7.9% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 19.7% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 13% | 17.6% | 4.6% | 33.8% | -16.2% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.1% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 94.6% | 95.6% | 1.0% | 81.4% | 14.2% |
In this area, 87.2% 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 | 96.4% | 87.2% | -9.2% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 8.4% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 87.8% | -7.9% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.6% | 76.7% | 1.9% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 13.3% | 13.5% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.3% | 37.2% | 2.1% |
| Christian | 47.1% | 46.2% | 0.9% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 10.3% | 6.0% | 4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hintlesham Drive was 27.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.9% lower than the Eastern Felixstowe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hintlesham Drive has the 28th lowest crime rate of 77 local areas in Eastern Felixstowe and the 326th lowest crime rate of 853 local areas in East Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Hintlesham Drive, Felixstowe, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £352,500 | 2025-09-05 | £352,500 |
| 33 Hintlesham Drive, Felixstowe, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £373,000 | 2022-04-11 | £384,099 |
| 31 Hintlesham Drive, Felixstowe, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £288,000 | 2021-10-20 | £312,161 |
| 63 Hintlesham Drive, Felixstowe, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2021-03-19 | £368,266 |
| 57 Hintlesham Drive, Felixstowe, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £269,950 | 2020-11-24 | £303,811 |
IP11 2YW 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 | 108 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 62 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Community Primary School Grange Road , IP11 2LA | 1out of 4 | 643 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| SET Maidstone Maidstone Road , IP11 9EG | 3out of 4 | 784 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| SET Causton Maidstone Road , IP11 9ED | 3out of 4 | 843 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trimley St Mary Primary School High Road , Trimley St Mary IP11 0ST | 3out of 4 | 1,408 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langer Primary Academy Langer Road , IP11 2HL | 1out of 4 | 2,004 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe School High Street , IP11 9QR | 1out of 4 | 788 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe International College Maybush House , Maybush Lane IP11 7NA | - not rated | 3,191 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church | Christ Church Felixstowe, Grange Farm Avenue | 342 yd | |
| The BASIC Community Cafe | Laydens Community Centre, 12 Langley Avenue | 649 yd | |
| Hope Trust | Maidstone Hall, 127 Maidstone Road | 878 yd | |
| Jasmine Garden | 286 High Street, Walton | 1,048 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Owl And The Pussycat | Grange Farm Avenue, Felixstowe | 326 yd | |
| The Half Moon | Half Moon Inn, 303 High Street | 965 yd | |
| The Falcon Inn Limited | The Falcon, 272 High Street | 1,093 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felix Fish Bar And Chips | 54 Wadgate Road, Felixstowe | 790 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrison Supermarket | Grange Farm Avenue, Felixstowe | 326 yd | |
| East Of England Co Op | Co Operative Store, 50-52 Wadgate Road | 790 yd | |
| Kings Street East Of England Co Op | 279-281 High Street, Walton | 1,026 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe Academy HIGH STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 748 yd |
| Causton Junior School MAIDSTONE ROAD | grass pitches | 755 yd |
| Langley Avenue Sports Fields WADGATE ROAD | grass pitches | 844 yd |
| Coronation Sports Ground MILL LANE | grass pitches | 854 yd |
| Felixstowe Academy (Maidstone Campus) (Closed) Maidstone Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 892 yd |
| Seaton Park (Closed) Seaton Road | grass pitches | 926 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 | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| 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 | 133 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.