Anita Close East is in Ipswich and in Ipswich district. IP2 0JL 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 Anita Close East, Ipswich, IP2 0JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP2 0JP, IP2 0JN, IP2 0JH, IP2 0HH, IP2 0JJ, IP2 0DR, IP2 0JW, IP2 0DH, IP2 0LA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IP2 0JL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 48.7% | 49.1% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 51.3% | 50.9% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 | 40.9% | 41.7% | 0.8% | 37.9% | 3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.1% | 46.5% | 2.4% | 44.2% | 2.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 7.4% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 2.6% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 | 48.1% | 48.5% | 0.4% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 30.9% | -4.6% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 15.2% | 3.3% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34% | 25.6% | -8.4% | 18.2% | 7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 14.4% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 15.6% | 3.0% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 6.7% | 5.1% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 11.5% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.6% | 20.7% | 4.1% | 33.8% | -13.1% |
| Other | 9.7% | 5.6% | -4.1% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 4.2% | 3% | -1.2% | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 3% | 1.6% | -1.4% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 6% | 1.6% | -4.4% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 73.7% | 75.3% | 1.6% | 81.4% | -6.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 76.4% 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 | 83% | 76.4% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -6.8% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 12.8% | 8.0% | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 3.3% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9% | 6.8% | -2.2% | 5.6% | 1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83% | 76.4% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -6.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 14.4% | 11.7% | 9.8% | 4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 6.3% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 6% | 3% | -3.0% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 0% | -6.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.4% | 76.7% | -24.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Lithuania | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Poland | 4.3% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| No passport held | 30.2% | 13.5% | 16.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.5% | 37.2% | 12.3% |
| Christian | 33% | 46.2% | -13.2% |
| Buddhist | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Anita Close East was 108.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.9% lower than the Gipping average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Anita Close East has the 11th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Gipping and the 115th highest crime rate of 432 local areas in Ipswich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Anita Close East, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2019-09-20 | £238,725 |
| 2 Anita Close East, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £208,000 | 2018-11-30 | £247,365 |
| 8 Anita Close East, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2018-08-24 | £242,024 |
| 4 Anita Close East, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2017-06-16 | £235,235 |
| 7 Anita Close East, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £161,950 | 2014-10-17 | £252,383 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Other | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Chesterfield Drive , IP1 6DW | 4out of 4 | 2,320 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 | 686 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Handford Hall Primary School 57 Gatacre Road , IP1 2LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,072 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oaks Primary School Aster Road , IP2 0NR | 4out of 4 | 1,175 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Infant School and Nursery 11 Wesley Way , IP1 4PP | 3out of 4 | 1,255 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Junior School Kitchener Road , IP1 4DT | 4out of 4 | 1,398 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 | 1,610 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne Academy Marlow Road , IP1 5JN | 3out of 4 | 1,997 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy Maidenhall Approach , IP2 8PL | 2out of 4 | 2,618 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Endeavour Academy Defoe Road , IP1 6SG | 3out of 4 | 3,531 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate High School Sidegate Lane West , IP4 3DL | 3out of 4 | 4,635 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Sixth Form College Scrivener Drive , Pinewood IP8 3SU | - not rated | 2,150 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Suffolk New College Rope Walk , IP4 1LT | - not rated | 3,124 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Lodge Independent School 23 - 25 Waterloo Road , IP1 2NY | - not rated | 1,380 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbridge Academy London Road , IP1 2HE | 3out of 4 | 1,447 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stone Lodge Academy Stone Lodge Lane West , IP2 9HW | 3out of 4 | 1,591 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Belstead Road , Birkfield IP2 9DR | - not rated | 1,852 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Catch 22 Include Primary School Suffolk Include Suffolk , Springvale Court IP8 3AS | - not rated | 1,899 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| OT Cafe | 204 Ranelagh Road, Ipswich | 558 yd | |
| Another Bowl | 204 Ranelagh Road, Ipswich | 558 yd | |
| Jack's Cafe | 4 Hadleigh Road, Ipswich | 584 yd | |
| Glasswells Ipswich | Glasswells, 250 Ranelagh Road | 663 yd | |
| Starbucks | 3 West End Road, Ipswich | 788 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earl Kitchener Public House | Hadleigh Road, Ipswich | 389 yd | |
| The Mermaid Public House | Yarmouth Road, Ipswich | 796 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky House | 44 Dickens Road, Ipswich | 156 yd | |
| BK UK Group Ltd | Burger King, 1 West End Road | 808 yd | |
| Peking Chef | 34 Lavender Hill, Ipswich | 913 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's Superstore, 40 Hadleigh Road | 595 yd | |
| Morrisons | Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited Morrisons, Boss Hall Road | 860 yd | |
| Lidl | 141-145 London Road, Ipswich | 903 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dw Sports Fitness (Ipswich) ORWELL RETAIL PARK ORWELL RETAIL PARK RANELAGH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 715 yd |
| Chantry Park LONDON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 984 yd |
| Handford Hall Primary School GATACRE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,020 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 210.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.