Gulpher Road is in Felixstowe and in Suffolk Coastal district. IP11 9RJ 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 Gulpher Road, Felixstowe, IP11 9RJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IP11 9RJ 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 | 50.4% | 50.5% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 49.6% | 49.5% | -0.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28% | 26.3% | -1.7% | 37.9% | -11.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.7% | 46.5% | -1.2% | 44.2% | 2.3% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 15.9% | 18.2% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 6.1% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 54.4% | 52.7% | -1.7% | 48.4% | 4.3% |
| Good health | 32% | 28.6% | -3.4% | 33.6% | -5.0% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 11.6% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 5.4% | 3.0% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.7% | 17.3% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 14.3% | -1.6% | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.7% | 7.1% | -11.6% | 13.4% | -6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 6.1% | 0.5% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 20.4% | 9.2% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.2% | 34.7% | 8.5% | 33.8% | 0.9% |
| Other | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 92% | 100% | 8.0% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 97.2% 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 | 97.6% | 97.2% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 97.2% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -8.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.2% | 76.7% | 9.5% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 11.9% | 13.5% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.6% | 37.2% | 3.4% |
| Christian | 55.7% | 46.2% | 9.5% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gulpher Road was 55.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.6% higher than the Eastern Felixstowe average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Gulpher Road has the 25th highest crime rate of 77 local areas in Eastern Felixstowe and the 261st highest crime rate of 853 local areas in East Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.6%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Whitehouse Cottages Gulpher Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £482,500 | 2020-06-25 | £598,758 |
| 1 Whitehouse Cottages Gulpher Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £377,500 | 2015-11-20 | £555,904 |
IP11 9RJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
IP11 9RJ 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 | 30 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 3 |
| 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 | 615 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colneis Junior School Colneis Road , IP11 9HH | 3out of 4 | 946 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Infant School High Road West , IP11 9JB | 3out of 4 | 1,645 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| SET Causton Maidstone Road , IP11 9ED | 3out of 4 | 2,485 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| SET Maidstone Maidstone Road , IP11 9EG | 3out of 4 | 2,629 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 | 2,605 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 | 1,331 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe Ferry Golf Club | Ferry Road, Felixstowe | 1,065 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Horse Inn | The White Horse, 33 Church Road | 932 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dip Kiosk | Cliff Road, Felixstowe | 1,031 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eastward Ho! LINKS AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,013 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.