Cornflower Close is in Ipswich and in Ipswich district. IP2 0LF is located in the Gipping electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ipswich. This postcode has been in use since 1991-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cornflower Close, Ipswich, IP2 0LF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP2 0LU, IP2 0NW, IP2 0LZ, IP2 0LX, IP2 0NN, IP2 0NJ, IP2 0NH, IP2 0PT, IP2 0NQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IP2 0LF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 51.9% | 49.7% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 48.1% | 50.3% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 0LF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.7% 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 | 41.7% | 44.7% | 3.0% | 37.9% | 6.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.6% | 34.1% | -4.5% | 44.2% | -10.1% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 13.7% | 3.1% | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 5.3% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 36.9% | 40.7% | 3.8% | 48.4% | -7.7% |
| Good health | 40.9% | 36.2% | -4.7% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 15.5% | -2.0% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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 21%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39% | 26.8% | -12.2% | 18.2% | 8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.9% | 19.2% | 0.3% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 12.9% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 6.7% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 11.6% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.3% | 21% | 12.7% | 33.8% | -12.8% |
| Other | 7.9% | 1.8% | -6.1% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 6.3% | 4.1% | -2.2% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 87.5% | 84.1% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 2.7% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 87.7% 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 | 91.9% | 87.7% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 5.8% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 5.1% | 3.8% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.9% | 87.1% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.1% | 7.1% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66% | 76.7% | -10.7% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 22.4% | 13.5% | 8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.9% | 37.2% | 20.7% |
| Christian | 29.8% | 46.2% | -16.4% |
| Buddhist | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cornflower Close was 49.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.4% lower than the Gipping average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cornflower Close has the 6th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Gipping and the 175th lowest crime rate of 432 local areas in Ipswich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Cornflower Close, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2004-09-10 | £265,970 |
IP2 0LF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 62 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Other | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Chesterfield Drive , IP1 6DW | 4out of 4 | 3,225 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Oaks Primary School Aster Road , IP2 0NR | 4out of 4 | 307 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich Stone Lodge Lane West , IP2 9HN | 4out of 4 | 649 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ranelagh Primary School Pauls Road , IP2 0AN | 3out of 4 | 915 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Willows Primary School Downing Close , IP2 9ER | 3out of 4 | 1,140 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sprites Primary Academy Stonechat Road , IP2 0SA | 1out of 4 | 1,307 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 674 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy Maidenhall Approach , IP2 8PL | 2out of 4 | 1,981 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne Academy Marlow Road , IP1 5JN | 3out of 4 | 2,964 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Endeavour Academy Defoe Road , IP1 6SG | 3out of 4 | 4,422 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate High School Sidegate Lane West , IP4 3DL | 3out of 4 | 4,970 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 | 1,616 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Suffolk New College Rope Walk , IP4 1LT | - not rated | 3,044 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 753 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Belstead Road , Birkfield IP2 9DR | - not rated | 981 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbridge Academy London Road , IP1 2HE | 3out of 4 | 1,830 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Catch 22 Include Primary School Suffolk Include Suffolk , Springvale Court IP8 3AS | - not rated | 1,860 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School Sprites Lane , IP8 3ND | 1out of 4 | 1,894 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis with St Clare | St Francis Peace Cafe/ Top up Shop St Francis, 192 Hawthorn Drive | 489 yd | |
| Dyer's Diner and Coffee Shop | Chantry Library, Hawthorn Drive | 774 yd | |
| Red Rose Chain | Gippeswyk Hall, Gippeswyk Avenue | 854 yd | |
| Buzz Bingo | 240 Ranelagh Road, Ipswich | 942 yd | |
| OT Cafe | 204 Ranelagh Road, Ipswich | 965 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kingfisher Public House | 301 Hawthorn Drive, Ipswich | 573 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peking Chef | 34 Lavender Hill, Ipswich | 193 yd | |
| Chantry Royal Fish & Chips | 259 Hawthorn Drive, Ipswich | 501 yd | |
| Tony's Pizza and Grill | 291 Hawthorn Drive, Ipswich | 501 yd | |
| Subway | 247 Hawthorn Drive, Ipswich | 501 yd | |
| Chipswich | 11 Cambridge Drive, Ipswich | 929 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op Former, 247 Hawthorn Drive | 451 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Oaks Primary School ASTER ROAD | grass pitches | 383 yd |
| Chantry Academy MALLARD WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 575 yd |
| Stone Lodge Academy STONE LODGE LANE WEST | grass pitches | 613 yd |
| Chantry Park LONDON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 818 yd |
| Gippeswyk Park (Closed) Ancaster Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 866 yd |
| St Joseph'S College BELSTEAD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 888 yd |
| Pauls Sports Club SALMET CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 905 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Ipswich) ORWELL RETAIL PARK ORWELL RETAIL PARK RANELAGH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 953 yd |
| Willows Primary School DOWNING CLOSE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,035 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 | 42 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 43.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 65.65 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 65.65 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.