Sitwell Gardens is in Framlingham, Woodbridge and in Suffolk Coastal district. IP13 9DW is located in the Framlingham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Central Suffolk and North Ipswich. This postcode has been in use since 1992-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sitwell Gardens, Framlingham, Woodbridge, IP13 9DW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP13 9ED, IP13 9EA, IP13 9DQ, IP13 9LE, IP13 9DZ, IP13 9DH, IP13 9DY, IP13 9SH, IP13 9SJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IP13 9DW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.2% | 51.2% | -5.0% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 43.8% | 48.8% | 5.0% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 26.1% | 32.6% | 6.5% | 37.9% | -5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54% | 50% | -4.0% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 11.6% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 3% | -7.2% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.7% | 54% | 17.3% | 48.4% | 5.6% |
| Good health | 42.3% | 35.8% | -6.5% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 9.2% | -4.7% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 0.5% | -5.9% | 4.0% | -3.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 IP13 9DW this area, 8.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.2% | 8.6% | -24.6% | 18.2% | -9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.4% | 7.6% | -0.8% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 13.5% | 1.6% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 5.5% | 0.2% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 20.8% | 9.3% | 16.9% | 3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 23% | 41.3% | 18.3% | 33.8% | 7.5% |
| Other | 6.6% | 2.8% | -3.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.7% | 1% | -2.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 5.2% | 3.3% | -1.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 87.6% | 93.1% | 5.5% | 81.4% | 11.7% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 89.7% 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 | 87.3% | 89.7% | 2.4% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.2% | 4.1% | -4.1% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.3% | 89.7% | 2.4% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 4.7% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.6% | 2.6% | -3.0% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 0.8% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.1% | 76.7% | 8.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.2% | 37.2% | 8.0% |
| Christian | 47.8% | 46.2% | 1.6% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sitwell Gardens was 25.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.1% lower than the Carlford & Fynn Valley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sitwell Gardens has the 47th highest crime rate of 109 local areas in Carlford & Fynn Valley and the 316th lowest crime rate of 853 local areas in East Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beeches, 4 Sitwell Gardens, Woodbridge, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £512,500 | 2023-10-03 | £493,229 |
| The Limes, 1 Sitwell Gardens, Woodbridge, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2016-08-12 | £457,172 |
| Junipers, 3 Sitwell Gardens, Woodbridge, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £328,000 | 2012-12-04 | £554,671 |
| 3 Sitwell Gardens, Woodbridge, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2008-11-27 | £559,591 |
| The Limes, 1 Sitwell Gardens, Woodbridge, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2001-07-04 | £733,367 |
IP13 9DW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
IP13 9DW 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 | 134 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Framlingham Sir Robert Hitcham's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School College Road , Framlingham IP13 9EP | 3out of 4 | 346 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dennington Church of England Primary School Laxfield Road , Dennington IP13 8AE | 3out of 4 | 4,305 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Easton Primary School Easton , IP13 0ED | 3out of 4 | 5,257 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Mills High School Saxtead Road , Framlingham IP13 9HE | 4out of 4 | 1,400 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Framlingham College College Road , Framlingham IP13 9EY | - not rated | 839 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curry India | 2 Station Road, Framlingham | 202 yd | |
| Prince Of India | 18 Market Hill, Framlingham | 258 yd | |
| Orange Gate | 21 Market Hill, Framlingham | 263 yd | |
| Watson And Walpole | 3B Church Street, Framlingham | 272 yd | |
| Zorbas Cafe | 1 Well Close Square, Framlingham | 302 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Railway Inn | Railway Inn, 9 Station Road | 157 yd | |
| The Station Hotel | Station Road, Framlingham | 424 yd | |
| Hambling Catering Ltd | The Elms House, New Road | 435 yd | |
| The Castle Inn | Castle Inn, Castle Street | 496 yd | |
| Framlingham Town Sports Club | Sports Club Pavilion, Framlingham Sports Club | 913 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coffee Hut | 25 Fore Street, Framlingham | 226 yd | |
| Framlingham Pizza & Grill | 20 Bridge Street, Framlingham | 325 yd | |
| Framlingham Fish Bar Limited | Framlingham Fish Bar, College Road | 369 yd | |
| The Ice Cream Shop | 2 Castle Street, Framlingham | 421 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Of England Coop | 3 Church Street, Framlingham | 284 yd | |
| East Of England Co-Op | Petrol Filling Station, Station Road | 424 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Framlingham Sports Ground FRAMLINGHAM SPORTS GROUND FRAMLINGHAM SPORTS GROUND BADINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 904 yd |
| Framlingham College COLLEGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, golf, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 917 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.