Goldcrest Road is in Ipswich and in Ipswich district. IP2 0SB is located in the Sprites electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ipswich. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Goldcrest Road, Ipswich, IP2 0SB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP2 0SE, IP2 0TT, IP8 3SW, IP2 0SD, IP2 0TS, IP2 0SF, IP2 0SA, IP2 0SJ, IP8 3RS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IP2 0SB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.3% | 51.8% | 3.5% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 51.7% | 48.2% | -3.5% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 32% | 34.7% | 2.7% | 37.9% | -3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.3% | 44.6% | -2.7% | 44.2% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 10.4% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 11.3% | 6.8% | -4.5% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.6% | 42.2% | 0.6% | 48.4% | -6.2% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 41.2% | 6.9% | 33.6% | 7.6% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 12.3% | -4.5% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 2.3% | -4.0% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 16.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.6% | 21.6% | -18.0% | 18.2% | 3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 17.1% | 0.4% | 9.6% | 7.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 17.6% | 2.3% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 5.4% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 20.3% | 10.8% | 16.9% | 3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.7% | 16.7% | 9.0% | 33.8% | -17.1% |
| Other | 7.2% | 1.4% | -5.8% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 4.3% | 4.0% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 98.3% | 86.7% | -11.6% | 81.4% | 5.3% |
| Other | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 94% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.1% | 94% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 2% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 94% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.7% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.9% | 76.7% | -5.8% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 26.1% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.8% | 37.2% | 12.6% |
| Christian | 38.9% | 46.2% | -7.3% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Goldcrest Road was 84.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.4% higher than the Sprites average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Goldcrest Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Sprites and the 165th highest crime rate of 432 local areas in Ipswich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 Goldcrest Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2023-11-17 | £241,191 |
| 77 Goldcrest Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2023-05-03 | £227,101 |
| 72 Goldcrest Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2023-03-01 | £237,440 |
| 80 Goldcrest Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2022-12-19 | £238,630 |
| 66 Goldcrest Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2022-11-18 | £230,736 |
IP2 0SB 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 | 85 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Chesterfield Drive , IP1 6DW | 4out of 4 | 4,164 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprites Primary Academy Stonechat Road , IP2 0SA | 1out of 4 | 229 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oaks Primary School Aster Road , IP2 0NR | 4out of 4 | 1,101 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gusford Community Primary School Sheldrake Drive , IP2 9LQ | 2out of 4 | 1,148 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Willows Primary School Downing Close , IP2 9ER | 3out of 4 | 1,762 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich Stone Lodge Lane West , IP2 9HN | 4out of 4 | 1,854 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 |
| Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy Maidenhall Approach , IP2 8PL | 2out of 4 | 3,087 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne Academy Marlow Road , IP1 5JN | 3out of 4 | 3,654 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Endeavour Academy Defoe Road , IP1 6SG | 3out of 4 | 5,371 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 248 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Suffolk New College Rope Walk , IP4 1LT | - not rated | 4,408 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge School Sprites Lane , IP8 3ND | 1out of 4 | 686 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Catch 22 Include Primary School Suffolk Include Suffolk , Springvale Court IP8 3AS | - not rated | 939 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belstead House Adult Education Centre Sprites Lane , Belstead IP8 3NA | - not rated | 1,000 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stone Lodge Academy Stone Lodge Lane West , IP2 9HW | 3out of 4 | 1,869 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Belstead Road , Birkfield IP2 9DR | - not rated | 1,951 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dyer's Diner and Coffee Shop | Chantry Library, Hawthorn Drive | 820 yd | |
| St Francis with St Clare | St Francis Peace Cafe/ Top up Shop St Francis, 192 Hawthorn Drive | 949 yd | |
| First Strokes | First Strokes Swim School, Springvale | 972 yd | |
| Milk Shed Cafe | The Studio, Hadleigh Road | 1,019 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd | The Cafe @ Tesco Tesco Family Dining Ltd, Copdock Interchange | 1,044 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Tree Farm | 3 Donald Mackintosh Way, Pinewood | 547 yd | |
| Belstead Arms Public House | Radcliffe Drive, Ipswich | 813 yd | |
| The Kingfisher Public House | 301 Hawthorn Drive, Ipswich | 933 yd | |
| The Beagle | The Beagle, The Beagle, Hadleigh Road | 1,021 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supreme Pizza & India Gate | India Gate & Supreme Pizza Unit 1, Laburnum Close | 218 yd | |
| Ipswich Codfellas | Codfellas Fish & Chip Shop, 33 Greenfinch Avenue | 272 yd | |
| Ellenbrook Fish Bar | 13 Ellenbrook Green, Ipswich | 899 yd | |
| Chantry Royal Fish & Chips | 259 Hawthorn Drive, Ipswich | 1,007 yd | |
| Tony's Pizza and Grill | 291 Hawthorn Drive, Ipswich | 1,007 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Foodstore | Aldi Store Ltd, 2 Donald Mackintosh Way | 492 yd | |
| Poundland | Unit B, Copdock Interchange | 842 yd | |
| East of England Co-Op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 310 Sheldrake Drive | 934 yd | |
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op Former, 247 Hawthorn Drive | 1,022 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Copdock Interchange | 1,043 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Suffolk One SCRIVENER DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 290 yd |
| You Fit Health Club (Ipswich) LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 406 yd |
| The Bridge School SPRITES LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 681 yd |
| Chantry Park LONDON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 928 yd |
| The Oaks Primary School ASTER ROAD | grass pitches | 1,013 yd |
| Gusford Community Primary School SHELDRAKE DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,016 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 | 139.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.