Ranelagh Road is in Ipswich and in Ipswich district. IP2 0AA is located in the Gipping electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ipswich. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ranelagh Road, Ipswich, IP2 0AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP2 0AR, IP2 9AB, IP2 9AA, IP1 1SB, IP2 9AE, IP2 0EH, IP1 2AG, IP1 2DE, IP2 0AD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IP2 0AA has a slightly higher male population, with 53% 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 | 46.3% | 47% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -4.0% |
| Male | 53.7% | 53% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 4.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around IP2 0AA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 66.5% | 47% | -19.5% | 37.9% | 9.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.5% | 33.2% | 15.7% | 44.2% | -11.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 6% | 7.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 5.1% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 12.1% | 3.7% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
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%) 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 | 52.7% | 47% | -5.7% | 48.4% | -1.4% |
| Good health | 39.9% | 42% | 2.1% | 33.6% | 8.4% |
| Fair health | 6% | 7.3% | 1.3% | 12.7% | -5.4% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 3.7% | 2.6% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 45.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.4% | 11.2% | 2.8% | 18.2% | -7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 7.9% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 12.9% | -6.2% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 17.8% | 5.1% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.5% | 45.2% | 11.7% | 33.8% | 11.4% |
| Other | 10.8% | 2.1% | -8.7% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 5% | 15.3% | 10.3% | 3.1% | 12.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 3.6% | 1.3% | -2.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 80.4% | 66% | -14.4% | 81.4% | -15.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 53.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.9% | 53.3% | -13.6% | 83.2% | -29.9% |
| European Union | 16.4% | 23.3% | 6.9% | 6.1% | 17.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10% | 17% | 7.0% | 5.6% | 11.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 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 | 65.5% | 53.3% | -12.2% | 83.2% | -29.9% |
| 10+ Years | 7.5% | 12.3% | 4.8% | 9.8% | 2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 10% | 11% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 8.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 10% | 15.7% | 5.7% | 2.2% | 13.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 7.7% | 0.6% | 1.9% | 5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 45.8% | 76.7% | -30.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 4% | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 7.4% | 1.3% | 6.1% |
| Romania | 8.4% | 0.9% | 7.5% |
| Other EU countries | 5% | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 14.4% | 1.2% | 13.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10% | 13.5% | -3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.8% | 37.2% | -1.4% |
| Christian | 39.8% | 46.2% | -6.4% |
| Hindu | 12.7% | 1.7% | 11.0% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Other religion | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ranelagh Road was 272.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 105.3% higher than the Gipping average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Ranelagh Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Gipping and the 31st highest crime rate of 432 local areas in Ipswich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 166.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 248.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 - 16 Ranelagh Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2002-07-17 | £524,573 |
| Full-Time Employee | 148 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Chesterfield Drive , IP1 6DW | 4out of 4 | 2,983 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranelagh Primary School Pauls Road , IP2 0AN | 3out of 4 | 838 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich Stone Lodge Lane West , IP2 9HN | 4out of 4 | 857 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich Portman Road , IP1 2AX | 3out of 4 | 941 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside Primary School Belstead Avenue , IP2 8NU | 2out of 4 | 952 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Halifax Primary School Prince of Wales Drive , IP2 8PY | 3out of 4 | 1,153 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chantry Academy Mallard Way , IP2 9LR | 3out of 4 | 1,206 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy Maidenhall Approach , IP2 8PL | 2out of 4 | 1,221 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne Academy Marlow Road , IP1 5JN | 3out of 4 | 3,071 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate High School Sidegate Lane West , IP4 3DL | 3out of 4 | 3,839 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Copleston High School Copleston Road , IP4 5HD | 3out of 4 | 3,980 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suffolk New College Rope Walk , IP4 1LT | - not rated | 1,806 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| One Sixth Form College Scrivener Drive , Pinewood IP8 3SU | - not rated | 2,828 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Lodge Academy Stone Lodge Lane West , IP2 9HW | 3out of 4 | 942 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbridge Academy London Road , IP1 2HE | 3out of 4 | 1,049 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Belstead Road , Birkfield IP2 9DR | - not rated | 1,104 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty Lodge Independent School 23 - 25 Waterloo Road , IP1 2NY | - not rated | 1,473 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Suffolk Waterfront Building , Neptune Quay IP4 1QJ | - not rated | 1,677 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | Railway Station, Burrell Road | 132 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Railway Station, Burrell Road | 132 yd | |
| Cool Beanz | 11 Russell Road, Ipswich | 277 yd | |
| Vertas Group Ltd | Constable Restaurant, 8 Russell Road | 345 yd | |
| Travelodge Ipswich Central | Former, 2-4 Russell Road | 352 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pauls Sports Club | 33 Salmet Close, Ipswich | 645 yd | |
| Stone Lodge Bowls Club | 33 Salmet Close, Ipswich | 645 yd | |
| Curve | 58 Princes Street, Ipswich | 799 yd | |
| The Thomas Wolsey Freehouse | The Thomas Wolsey Public House, 9-9A St Peters Street | 865 yd | |
| Burgers Wings & Ribs | Bar Twenty One, 11 St Nicholas Street | 907 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks | Railway Station, Burrell Road | 132 yd | |
| PFK Kebab House | 23 Compair Crescent, Ipswich | 229 yd | |
| Nqsundays | Nqsundays, On The Huh, 3A St Peters Street | 871 yd | |
| I-Scream | 11A St Peters Street, Ipswich | 882 yd | |
| Ruby and Pebs | 11A St Peters Street, Ipswich | 882 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 141-145 London Road, Ipswich | 865 yd | |
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 89 Austin Street | 989 yd | |
| Fresh Food Market | 9 St Matthews Street, Ipswich | 1,054 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 47-57 St Matthews Street | 1,074 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Better Gym (Ipswich) UNIT 6 UNIT 6 RUSSELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 340 yd |
| Gippeswyk Park (Closed) Ancaster Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 375 yd |
| Ipswich Town Football Club (Portman Road) PORTMAN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 423 yd |
| Gym & Trim Ltd (Closed) Grafton Way | health and fitness suite | 661 yd |
| Pauls Sports Club SALMET CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 754 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Ipswich) ORWELL RETAIL PARK ORWELL RETAIL PARK RANELAGH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 822 yd |
| Hillside Community Primary School BELSTEAD AVENUE | grass pitches | 823 yd |
| Stone Lodge Academy STONE LODGE LANE WEST | grass pitches | 993 yd |
| The Gym Ipswich CIVIC DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 1,048 yd |
| St Joseph'S College BELSTEAD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,079 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.