Falcon Street is in Felixstowe and in Suffolk Coastal district. IP11 9DR is located in the Western 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 Falcon Street, Felixstowe, IP11 9DR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP11 9DP, IP11 9EA, IP11 9EB, IP11 9DN, IP11 9DZ, IP11 9DJ, IP11 9DL, IP11 9DU, IP11 9DS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IP11 9DR has a slightly higher male population, with 51% of residents 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 | 53% | 49% | -4.0% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 47% | 51% | 4.0% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 | 35.2% | 39.9% | 4.7% | 37.9% | 2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.5% | 27.5% | -12.0% | 44.2% | -16.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 23.9% | 10.6% | 9.1% | 14.8% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 4.6% | -4.9% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 40.3% | 40.4% | 0.1% | 48.4% | -8.0% |
| Good health | 39.5% | 38.4% | -1.1% | 33.6% | 4.8% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 14.5% | 0.7% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 5.5% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 1.2% | -1.6% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 13.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30% | 26.9% | -3.1% | 18.2% | 8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21% | 14.2% | -6.8% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 19.6% | 3.9% | 13.4% | 6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 5% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 17.4% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.4% | 13.7% | 1.3% | 33.8% | -20.1% |
| Other | 6.7% | 3.2% | -3.5% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| White | 96% | 95.7% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
In this area, 90.2% 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 | 95.3% | 90.2% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 7.0% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 6.3% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 90.6% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.4% | 76.7% | -2.3% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 16.7% | 13.5% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.5% | 37.2% | 16.3% |
| Christian | 37.2% | 46.2% | -9.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Falcon Street was 125.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 130.9% higher than the Eastern Felixstowe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Falcon Street has the 13th highest crime rate of 77 local areas in Eastern Felixstowe and the 78th highest crime rate of 853 local areas in East Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 68.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Kilda Falcon Street, Felixstowe, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2024-07-12 | £404,182 |
| 8 Falcon Street, Felixstowe, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £297,000 | 2019-01-03 | £355,739 |
| 10 Falcon Street, Felixstowe, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2018-06-06 | £317,305 |
| 10 Falcon Street, Felixstowe, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2016-09-16 | £311,938 |
| 7 Falcon Street, Felixstowe, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2016-04-21 | £199,091 |
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Transport and storage | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SET Causton Maidstone Road , IP11 9ED | 3out of 4 | 329 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| SET Maidstone Maidstone Road , IP11 9EG | 3out of 4 | 690 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Infant School High Road West , IP11 9JB | 3out of 4 | 1,246 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Community Primary School Grange Road , IP11 2LA | 1out of 4 | 1,301 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trimley St Mary Primary School High Road , Trimley St Mary IP11 0ST | 3out of 4 | 1,466 yd | Community school | 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 | 397 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 | 2,344 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasmine Garden | 286 High Street, Walton | 109 yd | |
| Angel Inn Coffee House | Walton Post Office, 230-232 High Street | 153 yd | |
| Hope Trust | Maidstone Hall, 127 Maidstone Road | 287 yd | |
| Walton Kebab And Pizza | 111A High Road West, Felixstowe | 725 yd | |
| Christ Church | Christ Church Felixstowe, Grange Farm Avenue | 825 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Falcon Inn Limited | The Falcon, 272 High Street | 73 yd | |
| The Little Wine Bar | 228 High Street, Walton | 200 yd | |
| The Half Moon | Half Moon Inn, 303 High Street | 262 yd | |
| Felixstowe Trades And Labour Club | 182 High Road West, Felixstowe | 518 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Express Pizza | 226 High Street, Walton | 153 yd | |
| Bounty Fisheries | 115 High Road West, Felixstowe | 725 yd | |
| Cheungs Chinese Takeaway | 77 High Road West, Felixstowe | 859 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Street East Of England Co Op | 279-281 High Street, Walton | 126 yd | |
| East Of England Co Op | 221 High Street, Walton | 342 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Causton Junior School MAIDSTONE ROAD | grass pitches | 396 yd |
| Walton Recreation Ground PLYMOUTH ROAD | grass pitches | 431 yd |
| Felixstowe Golf Centre (Closed) Gulpher Road | golf | 503 yd |
| Felixstowe Academy HIGH STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 520 yd |
| Seaton Park (Closed) Seaton Road | grass pitches | 595 yd |
| Felixstowe Academy (Maidstone Campus) (Closed) Maidstone Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 649 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 | 80.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 80.8% |
| 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 | 124.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.