Lavender Hill is in Ipswich and in Ipswich district. IP2 0LT 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 Lavender Hill, Ipswich, IP2 0LT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP2 0PS, IP2 0PT, IP2 0LX, IP2 0PG, IP2 0LU, IP2 0PN, IP2 0PJ, IP2 0PH, IP2 0NB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IP2 0LT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.6% | 54.4% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 3.4% |
| Male | 45.4% | 45.6% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -3.4% |
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 | 33.5% | 40.6% | 7.1% | 37.9% | 2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.3% | 39% | -1.3% | 44.2% | -5.2% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 3.6% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 10.4% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 11.4% | 6.4% | -5.0% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 33.1% | 40.1% | 7.0% | 48.4% | -8.3% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 36.2% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 20.1% | 18.5% | -1.6% | 12.7% | 5.8% |
| Bad health | 10.6% | 4.9% | -5.7% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 12.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 47.9% | 27.8% | -20.1% | 18.2% | 9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 14.9% | 3.9% | 9.6% | 5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 20.6% | 4.9% | 13.4% | 7.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 7.3% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 12.9% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.1% | 12.9% | 4.8% | 33.8% | -20.9% |
| Other | 5.1% | 3.6% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.2% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 96.9% | 87.2% | -9.7% | 81.4% | 5.8% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 88.2% 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 | 95.9% | 88.2% | -7.7% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 6.7% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 87.9% | -7.0% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.2% | 8.2% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64% | 76.7% | -12.7% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 28.4% | 13.5% | 14.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.1% | 37.2% | 13.9% |
| Christian | 38.9% | 46.2% | -7.3% |
| Muslim | 4.9% | 6.5% | -1.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lavender Hill was 38.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.1% lower than the Gipping average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lavender Hill has the 4th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Gipping and the 139th lowest crime rate of 432 local areas in Ipswich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 17.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Lavender Hill, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £189,000 | 2017-11-06 | £233,020 |
| 7 Lavender Hill, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £102,500 | 2009-04-17 | £213,779 |
| 5 Lavender Hill, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £147,995 | 2007-07-16 | £237,867 |
IP2 0LT 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 | 79 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical 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 | 3,272 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 | 424 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich Stone Lodge Lane West , IP2 9HN | 4out of 4 | 458 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ranelagh Primary School Pauls Road , IP2 0AN | 3out of 4 | 893 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Willows Primary School Downing Close , IP2 9ER | 3out of 4 | 1,015 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Halifax Primary School Prince of Wales Drive , IP2 8PY | 3out of 4 | 1,411 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 | 532 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy Maidenhall Approach , IP2 8PL | 2out of 4 | 1,788 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne Academy Marlow Road , IP1 5JN | 3out of 4 | 3,059 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Endeavour Academy Defoe Road , IP1 6SG | 3out of 4 | 4,458 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate High School Sidegate Lane West , IP4 3DL | 3out of 4 | 4,864 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 | 1,746 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Suffolk New College Rope Walk , IP4 1LT | - not rated | 2,887 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 | 569 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Belstead Road , Birkfield IP2 9DR | - not rated | 808 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbridge Academy London Road , IP1 2HE | 3out of 4 | 1,767 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty Lodge Independent School 23 - 25 Waterloo Road , IP1 2NY | - not rated | 1,986 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School Sprites Lane , IP8 3ND | 1out of 4 | 1,990 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 | 589 yd | |
| Red Rose Chain | Gippeswyk Hall, Gippeswyk Avenue | 694 yd | |
| Nettie's Kitchen | Nettie's Kitchen @Paul's Sports Social, 33 Salmet Close | 788 yd | |
| Dyer's Diner and Coffee Shop | Chantry Library, Hawthorn Drive | 839 yd | |
| Buzz Bingo | 240 Ranelagh Road, Ipswich | 899 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kingfisher Public House | 301 Hawthorn Drive, Ipswich | 646 yd | |
| Pauls Sports Club | 33 Salmet Close, Ipswich | 917 yd | |
| Stone Lodge Bowls Club | 33 Salmet Close, Ipswich | 917 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peking Chef | 34 Lavender Hill, Ipswich | 170 yd | |
| Chantry Royal Fish & Chips | 259 Hawthorn Drive, Ipswich | 567 yd | |
| Tony's Pizza and Grill | 291 Hawthorn Drive, Ipswich | 567 yd | |
| Subway | 247 Hawthorn Drive, Ipswich | 567 yd | |
| Chipswich | 11 Cambridge Drive, Ipswich | 844 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op Former, 247 Hawthorn Drive | 529 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stone Lodge Academy STONE LODGE LANE WEST | grass pitches | 434 yd |
| Chantry Academy MALLARD WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 451 yd |
| The Oaks Primary School ASTER ROAD | grass pitches | 513 yd |
| Gippeswyk Park (Closed) Ancaster Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 710 yd |
| Pauls Sports Club SALMET CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 712 yd |
| St Joseph'S College BELSTEAD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 716 yd |
| Willows Primary School DOWNING CLOSE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 926 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Ipswich) ORWELL RETAIL PARK ORWELL RETAIL PARK RANELAGH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 927 yd |
| Chantry Park LONDON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,010 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 154.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.