Drift Cottages is in Felixstowe and in Suffolk Coastal district. IP11 9LZ 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 Drift Cottages, Felixstowe, IP11 9LZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP11 9NA, IP11 9PA, IP11 9PW, IP11 9NB, IP11 9LY, IP11 9PD, IP11 9LJ, IP11 9PN, IP11 9ND.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IP11 9LZ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 59.8% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 63.6% | 59.8% | -3.8% | 51.0% | 8.8% |
| Male | 36.4% | 40.2% | 3.8% | 49.0% | -8.8% |
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 | 15.2% | 17.2% | 2.0% | 37.9% | -20.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.9% | 23.2% | 1.3% | 44.2% | -21.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 4% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 26.7% | 30.3% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 21.2% |
| Widowed | 34.3% | 23.2% | -11.1% | 6.1% | 17.1% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (44.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 10.3% | 15.7% | 5.4% | 48.4% | -32.7% |
| Good health | 29% | 28.4% | -0.6% | 33.6% | -5.2% |
| Fair health | 40.2% | 36.3% | -3.9% | 12.7% | 23.6% |
| Bad health | 17.8% | 12.7% | -5.1% | 4.0% | 8.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 6.9% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 5.7% |
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.
In the area around IP11 9LZ this area, 34.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 19.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 64.8% | 34.3% | -30.5% | 18.2% | 16.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.6% | 17.2% | 8.6% | 9.6% | 7.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3.8% | 9.1% | 5.3% | 13.4% | -4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 5.1% | 4.1% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.7% | 8.1% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -8.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.6% | 19.2% | 11.6% | 33.8% | -14.6% |
| Other | 7.6% | 7.1% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 4.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 99.1% | 94.1% | -5.0% | 81.4% | 12.7% |
In this area, 89.1% 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 | 96.3% | 89.1% | -7.2% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 89.1% | -7.2% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.9% | 9.9% | 9.8% | 0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.8% | 76.7% | -14.9% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 37.3% | 13.5% | 23.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.4% | 37.2% | -7.8% |
| Christian | 59.8% | 46.2% | 13.6% |
| Buddhist | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Drift Cottages was 76.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.8% higher than the Eastern Felixstowe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Drift Cottages has the 19th highest crime rate of 77 local areas in Eastern Felixstowe and the 180th highest crime rate of 853 local areas in East Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 140.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Drift Cottages Ferry Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2021-07-30 | £160,325 |
| 1 Drift Cottages Ferry Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £257,500 | 2019-08-22 | £321,386 |
| 2 Drift Cottages, Felixstowe, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2007-10-10 | £187,810 |
| 2 Drift Cottages, Felixstowe, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2006-08-14 | £198,645 |
| 2 Drift Cottages, Felixstowe, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £39,500 | 1997-08-12 | £225,127 |
The percentage of retired residents living in IP11 9LZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 60% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 59 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 6 |
| Part-Time Employee | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Self-Employed | 3 |
| Full-Time Employee | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsfleet Primary School Ferry Road , IP11 9LY | 3out of 4 | 327 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colneis Junior School Colneis Road , IP11 9HH | 3out of 4 | 414 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Infant School High Road West , IP11 9JB | 3out of 4 | 1,168 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| SET Causton Maidstone Road , IP11 9ED | 3out of 4 | 2,307 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| SET Maidstone Maidstone Road , IP11 9EG | 3out of 4 | 2,340 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 | 2,481 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 | 629 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 | 440 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Horse Inn | The White Horse, 33 Church Road | 224 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magic Wok | 107 High Road East, Felixstowe | 440 yd | |
| Lottys | 111B High Road East, Felixstowe | 440 yd | |
| The Dip Kiosk | Cliff Road, Felixstowe | 893 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brackenbury Sports Centre HIGH ROAD EAST | squash courts | 562 yd |
| Eastward Ho! LINKS AVENUE | grass pitches | 917 yd |
| Town Ground DELLWOOD AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,002 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.