Lavender Hill is in Ipswich and in Ipswich district. IP2 0ND 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 0ND and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP2 0NE, IP2 0NB, IP2 0LZ, IP2 0LS, IP2 0LX, IP2 0NQ, IP2 0LP, IP2 0NF, IP2 0LU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IP2 0ND is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 50.4% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 48.1% | 49.6% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 0ND, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.2% 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 | 39% | 47.2% | 8.2% | 37.9% | 9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.3% | 39.3% | -2.0% | 44.2% | -4.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 10% | 6.9% | -3.1% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 4.3% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 50.4% | 50.8% | 0.4% | 48.4% | 2.4% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 32.3% | -1.3% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 12.8% | 3.5% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 2.7% | -3.5% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 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 16.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.7% | 28% | -4.7% | 18.2% | 9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 27.9% | 12.8% | -15.1% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 16.1% | 2.3% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 7.9% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 16.4% | 7.1% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.1% | 16.4% | 9.3% | 33.8% | -17.4% |
| Other | 4.8% | 2.3% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 87.6% | 86.6% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 5.2% |
| Other | 2.6% | 1% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 84.4% 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 | 92.2% | 84.4% | -7.8% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 10.3% | 8.5% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 1.7% | -1.7% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.2% | 84% | -8.2% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 10% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0.5% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.4% | 76.7% | -15.3% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 4.6% | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 24.9% | 13.5% | 11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.5% | 37.2% | 19.3% |
| Christian | 32.8% | 46.2% | -13.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lavender Hill was 27.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.1% lower than the Gipping average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lavender Hill has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Gipping and the 102nd lowest crime rate of 432 local areas in Ipswich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Lavender Hill, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2018-04-27 | £223,393 |
| 27 Lavender Hill, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2017-05-15 | £210,689 |
| 29 Lavender Hill, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £108,500 | 2011-04-18 | £191,598 |
| 29 Lavender Hill, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2002-07-29 | £232,972 |
| Full-Time Employee | 112 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Transport and storage | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| 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 | 3,058 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 | 496 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich Stone Lodge Lane West , IP2 9HN | 4out of 4 | 646 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ranelagh Primary School Pauls Road , IP2 0AN | 3out of 4 | 725 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Willows Primary School Downing Close , IP2 9ER | 3out of 4 | 1,247 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Handford Hall Primary School 57 Gatacre Road , IP1 2LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,461 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 764 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy Maidenhall Approach , IP2 8PL | 2out of 4 | 1,943 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne Academy Marlow Road , IP1 5JN | 3out of 4 | 2,828 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Endeavour Academy Defoe Road , IP1 6SG | 3out of 4 | 4,250 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate High School Sidegate Lane West , IP4 3DL | 3out of 4 | 4,791 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 | 1,791 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Suffolk New College Rope Walk , IP4 1LT | - not rated | 2,901 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 | 775 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Belstead Road , Birkfield IP2 9DR | - not rated | 1,026 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbridge Academy London Road , IP1 2HE | 3out of 4 | 1,640 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty Lodge Independent School 23 - 25 Waterloo Road , IP1 2NY | - not rated | 1,815 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Catch 22 Include Primary School Suffolk Include Suffolk , Springvale Court IP8 3AS | - not rated | 1,969 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis with St Clare | St Francis Peace Cafe/ Top up Shop St Francis, 192 Hawthorn Drive | 679 yd | |
| Red Rose Chain | Gippeswyk Hall, Gippeswyk Avenue | 732 yd | |
| Buzz Bingo | 240 Ranelagh Road, Ipswich | 752 yd | |
| Glasswells Ipswich | Glasswells, 250 Ranelagh Road | 778 yd | |
| OT Cafe | 204 Ranelagh Road, Ipswich | 780 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kingfisher Public House | 301 Hawthorn Drive, Ipswich | 763 yd | |
| Earl Kitchener Public House | Hadleigh Road, Ipswich | 1,009 yd | |
| Pauls Sports Club | 33 Salmet Close, Ipswich | 1,063 yd | |
| Stone Lodge Bowls Club | 33 Salmet Close, Ipswich | 1,063 yd | |
| The Mermaid Public House | Yarmouth Road, Ipswich | 1,079 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peking Chef | 34 Lavender Hill, Ipswich | 74 yd | |
| Chantry Royal Fish & Chips | 259 Hawthorn Drive, Ipswich | 691 yd | |
| Tony's Pizza and Grill | 291 Hawthorn Drive, Ipswich | 691 yd | |
| Subway | 247 Hawthorn Drive, Ipswich | 691 yd | |
| Lucky House | 44 Dickens Road, Ipswich | 837 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op Former, 247 Hawthorn Drive | 642 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's Superstore, 40 Hadleigh Road | 1,043 yd | |
| Lidl | 141-145 London Road, Ipswich | 1,083 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Oaks Primary School ASTER ROAD | grass pitches | 567 yd |
| Stone Lodge Academy STONE LODGE LANE WEST | grass pitches | 650 yd |
| Chantry Academy MALLARD WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 682 yd |
| Gippeswyk Park (Closed) Ancaster Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 738 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Ipswich) ORWELL RETAIL PARK ORWELL RETAIL PARK RANELAGH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 763 yd |
| Pauls Sports Club SALMET CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 882 yd |
| Chantry Park LONDON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 906 yd |
| St Joseph'S College BELSTEAD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 934 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.