James Boden Close is in Felixstowe and in Suffolk Coastal district. IP11 9EN 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 James Boden Close, Felixstowe, IP11 9EN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP11 9EL, IP11 2JD, IP11 9EH, IP11 2JE, IP11 2JF, IP11 9EQ, IP11 2JQ, IP11 2JG, IP11 9EJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IP11 9EN has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 49.5% | 48.6% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 50.5% | 51.4% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 | 33.6% | 37.1% | 3.5% | 37.9% | -0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.6% | 43.1% | 1.5% | 44.2% | -1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 6.7% | 3% | -3.7% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 9.9% | -1.9% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 5.6% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 47.9% | 42.7% | -5.2% | 48.4% | -5.7% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 35.9% | 6.3% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 16.6% | -0.7% | 12.7% | 3.9% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 4.1% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.4% | 19.5% | -12.9% | 18.2% | 1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.5% | 16% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 20.3% | 2.2% | 13.4% | 6.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 9.1% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 14.7% | 7.1% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.8% | 18.2% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -15.6% |
| Other | 6.7% | 2.2% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.7% | 97.3% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 15.9% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 91.2% 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 | 94.1% | 91.2% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 5.1% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 90.8% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0.7% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.3% | 76.7% | -5.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 21.2% | 13.5% | 7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.3% | 37.2% | 11.1% |
| Christian | 40.2% | 46.2% | -6.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 9.5% | 6.0% | 3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around James Boden Close was 36.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.7% lower than the Eastern Felixstowe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
James Boden Close has the 37th highest crime rate of 77 local areas in Eastern Felixstowe and the 406th highest crime rate of 853 local areas in East Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 James Boden Close, Felixstowe, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £257,500 | 2025-07-29 | £264,199 |
| 4 James Boden Close, Felixstowe, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2025-03-07 | £222,710 |
| 2 James Boden Close, Felixstowe, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2025-01-09 | £245,456 |
| 4 James Boden Close, Felixstowe, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-09-30 | £235,717 |
| 1 James Boden Close, Felixstowe, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-09-03 | £225,687 |
IP11 9EN 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Transport and storage | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SET Maidstone Maidstone Road , IP11 9EG | 3out of 4 | 64 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| SET Causton Maidstone Road , IP11 9ED | 3out of 4 | 413 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Community Primary School Grange Road , IP11 2LA | 1out of 4 | 603 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Infant School High Road West , IP11 9JB | 3out of 4 | 1,303 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trimley St Mary Primary School High Road , Trimley St Mary IP11 0ST | 3out of 4 | 1,742 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 | 592 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 | 2,471 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The BASIC Community Cafe | Laydens Community Centre, 12 Langley Avenue | 195 yd | |
| Christ Church | Christ Church Felixstowe, Grange Farm Avenue | 419 yd | |
| Hope Trust | Maidstone Hall, 127 Maidstone Road | 453 yd | |
| Angel Inn Coffee House | Walton Post Office, 230-232 High Street | 597 yd | |
| Walton Kebab And Pizza | 111A High Road West, Felixstowe | 630 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Little Wine Bar | 228 High Street, Walton | 590 yd | |
| Felixstowe Trades And Labour Club | 182 High Road West, Felixstowe | 620 yd | |
| The Falcon Inn Limited | The Falcon, 272 High Street | 637 yd | |
| The Owl And The Pussycat | Grange Farm Avenue, Felixstowe | 687 yd | |
| The Half Moon | Half Moon Inn, 303 High Street | 699 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felix Fish Bar And Chips | 54 Wadgate Road, Felixstowe | 474 yd | |
| Chicago Express Pizza | 226 High Street, Walton | 597 yd | |
| Bounty Fisheries | 115 High Road West, Felixstowe | 630 yd | |
| Cheungs Chinese Takeaway | 77 High Road West, Felixstowe | 770 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Of England Co Op | Co Operative Store, 50-52 Wadgate Road | 474 yd | |
| East Of England Co Op | 221 High Street, Walton | 571 yd | |
| Kings Street East Of England Co Op | 279-281 High Street, Walton | 602 yd | |
| Morrison Supermarket | Grange Farm Avenue, Felixstowe | 687 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Seaton Park (Closed) Seaton Road | grass pitches | 218 yd |
| Langley Avenue Sports Fields WADGATE ROAD | grass pitches | 422 yd |
| Causton Junior School MAIDSTONE ROAD | grass pitches | 477 yd |
| Felixstowe Academy HIGH STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 697 yd |
| Walton Recreation Ground PLYMOUTH ROAD | grass pitches | 780 yd |
| Coronation Sports Ground MILL LANE | grass pitches | 789 yd |
| Felixstowe Academy (Maidstone Campus) (Closed) Maidstone Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 939 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 | 86.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 86.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 86.7% |
| 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 200.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.