Thornley Road is in Felixstowe and in Suffolk Coastal district. IP11 7LA is located in the Eastern Felixstowe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Suffolk Coastal. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Thornley Road, Felixstowe, IP11 7LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP11 7LZ, IP11 7JZ, IP11 7LB, IP11 7AP, IP11 7JU, IP11 7LH, IP11 7LG, IP11 7JY, IP11 7LW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IP11 7LA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 50.5% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 49.1% | 49.5% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 IP11 7LA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.7% 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 | 15.5% | 16.8% | 1.3% | 37.9% | -21.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.5% | 65.7% | -1.8% | 44.2% | 21.5% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 0.7% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 7.1% | 2.0% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 9% | 9.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
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 | 47.6% | 50.5% | 2.9% | 48.4% | 2.1% |
| Good health | 37% | 32.4% | -4.6% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 12.9% | 3.8% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 3.1% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.6% | 11.2% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 8.9% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 11.2% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 13.8% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.5% | 49.1% | 3.6% | 33.8% | 15.3% |
| Other | 2.9% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 98.2% | 96.9% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
In this area, 94.5% 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 | 95.2% | 94.5% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 94.5% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 0% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.3% | 76.7% | 12.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.6% | 37.2% | -3.6% |
| Christian | 59.5% | 46.2% | 13.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thornley Road was 14.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.8% lower than the Eastern Felixstowe average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Thornley Road has the 13th lowest crime rate of 77 local areas in Eastern Felixstowe and the 157th lowest crime rate of 853 local areas in East Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Thornley Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2023-12-21 | £522,003 |
| 16 Thornley Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £857,500 | 2023-05-19 | £881,143 |
| 9 Thornley Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2021-02-26 | £773,138 |
| 16 Thornley Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £448,100 | 2015-10-23 | £633,882 |
| 17 Thornley Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2013-10-04 | £625,679 |
IP11 7LA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 IP11 7LA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 49% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 132 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colneis Junior School Colneis Road , IP11 9HH | 3out of 4 | 815 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Infant School High Road West , IP11 9JB | 3out of 4 | 989 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsfleet Primary School Ferry Road , IP11 9LY | 3out of 4 | 1,129 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| SET Maidstone Maidstone Road , IP11 9EG | 3out of 4 | 2,187 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| SET Causton Maidstone Road , IP11 9ED | 3out of 4 | 2,316 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,540 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 | 378 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tea & Antiques | 109 High Road East, Felixstowe | 479 yd | |
| Cliff Top Cafe | Clifftop Tearooms, Cliff House | 674 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken and Ribs | 164 Hamilton Road, Felixstowe | 961 yd | |
| Spa Pavilion Cafe | Spa Pavilion, Undercliff Road West | 973 yd | |
| Level Two Youth Project | 54 Cobbold Road, Felixstowe | 982 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Horse Inn | The White Horse, 33 Church Road | 700 yd | |
| The Grosvenor | 25-31 Ranelagh Road, Felixstowe | 993 yd | |
| Felixstowe Conservative Club | 28 High Road West, Felixstowe | 1,071 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magic Wok | 107 High Road East, Felixstowe | 479 yd | |
| Lottys | 111B High Road East, Felixstowe | 479 yd | |
| Bath Tap Kiosk | Ice Cream Kiosk, Bath Tap Chalets | 510 yd | |
| Beijing Takeaway | Beijing Delight Restaurant, 150-152 Hamilton Road | 969 yd | |
| Maharaja Indian Take Away | 177 Hamilton Road, Felixstowe | 1,004 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Of England Co Operative (Felixstowe Supermarket) | 189 Hamilton Road, Felixstowe | 1,004 yd | |
| Mini Town Express | 92 Hamilton Road, Felixstowe | 1,019 yd | |
| Tesco Metro | 88 Hamilton Road, Felixstowe | 1,022 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 56-60 Hamilton Road, Felixstowe | 1,088 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brackenbury Sports Centre HIGH ROAD EAST | squash courts | 350 yd |
| Felixstowe Lawn Tennis Club 20 THE BARTLET 20 THE BARTLET UNDERCLIFF ROAD EAST | tennis courts | 400 yd |
| Town Ground DELLWOOD AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,008 yd |
| Coastside Fitness COBBOLD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,041 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 39.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 38.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 50.15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 50.15 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.