London Road is in Ipswich and in Ipswich district. IP2 0SU 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 London Road, Ipswich, IP2 0SU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP2 0TW, IP2 0TP, IP2 0TR, IP2 0SH, IP2 0SS, IP2 0SJ, IP2 0ST, IP2 0TS, IP2 0SQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IP2 0SU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.5% 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 | 50.9% | 54.5% | 3.6% | 51.0% | 3.5% |
| Male | 49.1% | 45.5% | -3.6% | 49.0% | -3.5% |
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 | 31.4% | 34.1% | 2.7% | 37.9% | -3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.4% | 41.6% | -3.8% | 44.2% | -2.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 0.5% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 11.2% | 2.9% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 12.7% | 11.2% | -1.5% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
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 | 38.7% | 42.7% | 4.0% | 48.4% | -5.7% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 31.5% | 0.6% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 21.6% | 18% | -3.6% | 12.7% | 5.3% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 6.4% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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.
In the area around IP2 0SU this area, 30.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 17%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 51.1% | 30.2% | -20.9% | 18.2% | 12.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 16.5% | -0.5% | 9.6% | 6.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 14.2% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 7.1% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.7% | 13.2% | 7.5% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.6% | 17% | 10.4% | 33.8% | -16.8% |
| Other | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.1% 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% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.1% | 89.1% | -9.0% | 81.4% | 7.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 93.7% 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 | 99.3% | 93.7% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 4.8% | 4.4% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.3% | 94.4% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.8% | 76.7% | -9.9% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 28.3% | 13.5% | 14.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43% | 37.2% | 5.8% |
| Christian | 42.6% | 46.2% | -3.6% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 10.2% | 6.0% | 4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around London Road was 111.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.2% higher than the Sprites average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
London Road has the 6th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Sprites and the 113th highest crime rate of 432 local areas in Ipswich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 467 London Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2025-02-14 | £219,052 |
| 489 London Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £167,500 | 2024-02-21 | £176,192 |
| 465 London Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2023-08-29 | £212,599 |
| 465 London Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £178,500 | 2018-12-12 | £212,542 |
| 467 London Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2007-11-07 | £197,290 |
IP2 0SU 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.
| Retired | 54 |
| Full-Time Employee | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Education | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 3,838 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 | 460 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oaks Primary School Aster Road , IP2 0NR | 4out of 4 | 927 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gusford Community Primary School Sheldrake Drive , IP2 9LQ | 2out of 4 | 1,335 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sproughton Church of England Primary School Church Lane , Sproughton IP8 3BB | 3out of 4 | 1,681 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich Stone Lodge Lane West , IP2 9HN | 4out of 4 | 1,720 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 | 1,527 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy Maidenhall Approach , IP2 8PL | 2out of 4 | 3,009 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne Academy Marlow Road , IP1 5JN | 3out of 4 | 3,328 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Endeavour Academy Defoe Road , IP1 6SG | 3out of 4 | 5,045 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 | 565 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Suffolk New College Rope Walk , IP4 1LT | - not rated | 4,221 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catch 22 Include Primary School Suffolk Include Suffolk , Springvale Court IP8 3AS | - not rated | 824 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School Sprites Lane , IP8 3ND | 1out of 4 | 1,012 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belstead House Adult Education Centre Sprites Lane , Belstead IP8 3NA | - not rated | 1,319 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stone Lodge Academy Stone Lodge Lane West , IP2 9HW | 3out of 4 | 1,759 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Belstead Road , Birkfield IP2 9DR | - not rated | 1,883 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 | 793 yd | |
| St Francis with St Clare | St Francis Peace Cafe/ Top up Shop St Francis, 192 Hawthorn Drive | 812 yd | |
| First Strokes | First Strokes Swim School, Springvale | 838 yd | |
| Milk Shed Cafe | The Studio, Hadleigh Road | 908 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Tree Farm | 3 Donald Mackintosh Way, Pinewood | 787 yd | |
| The Kingfisher Public House | 301 Hawthorn Drive, Ipswich | 835 yd | |
| The Beagle | The Beagle, The Beagle, Hadleigh Road | 909 yd | |
| Belstead Arms Public House | Radcliffe Drive, Ipswich | 1,049 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ipswich Codfellas | Codfellas Fish & Chip Shop, 33 Greenfinch Avenue | 190 yd | |
| Supreme Pizza & India Gate | India Gate & Supreme Pizza Unit 1, Laburnum Close | 543 yd | |
| Chantry Royal Fish & Chips | 259 Hawthorn Drive, Ipswich | 894 yd | |
| Tony's Pizza and Grill | 291 Hawthorn Drive, Ipswich | 894 yd | |
| Subway | 247 Hawthorn Drive, Ipswich | 894 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Foodstore | Aldi Store Ltd, 2 Donald Mackintosh Way | 745 yd | |
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op Former, 247 Hawthorn Drive | 892 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| You Fit Health Club (Ipswich) LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 477 yd |
| Suffolk One SCRIVENER DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 485 yd |
| Chantry Park LONDON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 608 yd |
| The Oaks Primary School ASTER ROAD | grass pitches | 835 yd |
| First Strokes Swim School Ipswich SPRINGVALE SPRINGVALE HADLEIGH ROAD | swimming pool | 999 yd |
| The Bridge School SPRITES LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,007 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 | 77.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 72.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.