Hartley Street is in Ipswich and in Ipswich district. IP2 8DR is located in the Bridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ipswich. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hartley Street, Ipswich, IP2 8DR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP2 8DN, IP2 8DJ, IP2 8DS, IP2 8DP, IP2 8DX, IP2 8DQ, IP2 8DL, IP2 8DU, IP2 8DH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IP2 8DR is primarily male, with 53.6% of the population 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 | 47.8% | 46.4% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -4.6% |
| Male | 52.2% | 53.6% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 4.6% |
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 8DR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.3% 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 | 48.2% | 52.3% | 4.1% | 37.9% | 14.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29% | 26.9% | -2.1% | 44.2% | -17.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 15.5% | 14.8% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 5.7% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 3% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 | 47.8% | 47.3% | -0.5% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 34.5% | -1.0% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 14% | 13% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 4.2% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.6% | 26.2% | 4.6% | 18.2% | 8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 17.9% | 2.8% | 9.6% | 8.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 9.1% | -6.0% | 13.4% | -4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 8.4% | 5.5% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 9.9% | -2.8% | 16.9% | -7.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.8% | 24% | 3.2% | 33.8% | -9.8% |
| Other | 11.8% | 4.6% | -7.2% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 4.6% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 4.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 3.3% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.3% | 0.3% | -3.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 84.9% | 72.7% | -12.2% | 81.4% | -8.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 1.7% | 6.4% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 4.8% |
In this area, just 46.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.9% | 46.5% | -27.4% | 83.2% | -36.7% |
| European Union | 16.1% | 38.9% | 22.8% | 6.1% | 32.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 4.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 3.3% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 1.5% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 11.5% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.2% | 46.2% | -27.0% | 83.2% | -37.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 11.5% | 8.5% | 9.8% | 1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.4% | 17.5% | 7.1% | 2.9% | 14.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.7% | 13.9% | 7.2% | 2.2% | 11.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 10.9% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 36.9% | 76.7% | -39.8% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Spain | 3.4% | 0.4% | 3.0% |
| Lithuania | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Poland | 5.8% | 1.3% | 4.5% |
| Romania | 20.7% | 0.9% | 19.8% |
| Other EU countries | 5.8% | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 16.8% | 13.5% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.4% | 37.2% | -6.8% |
| Christian | 60.2% | 46.2% | 14.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 4% | 6.5% | -2.5% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hartley Street was 319.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 235.2% higher than the Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Hartley Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Bridge and the 18th highest crime rate of 432 local areas in Ipswich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% 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 Hartley Street, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2024-12-13 | £117,045 |
| 25 Hartley Street, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2023-11-09 | £133,428 |
| 17 Hartley Street, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £99,500 | 2021-08-06 | £108,051 |
| 33 Hartley Street, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2021-06-14 | £171,576 |
| 13 Hartley Street, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2021-04-23 | £104,210 |
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Education | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 3,602 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Primary School Belstead Avenue , IP2 8NU | 2out of 4 | 351 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Halifax Primary School Prince of Wales Drive , IP2 8PY | 3out of 4 | 1,046 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich Portman Road , IP1 2AX | 3out of 4 | 1,276 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's Primary School Woodbridge Road , IP4 2LT | 3out of 4 | 1,452 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich Bolton Lane , IP4 2BT | 3out of 4 | 1,459 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy Maidenhall Approach , IP2 8PL | 2out of 4 | 724 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chantry Academy Mallard Way , IP2 9LR | 3out of 4 | 1,758 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Copleston High School Copleston Road , IP4 5HD | 3out of 4 | 3,217 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipswich Academy Braziers Wood Road , IP3 0SP | 3out of 4 | 3,417 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate High School Sidegate Lane West , IP4 3DL | 3out of 4 | 3,535 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suffolk New College Rope Walk , IP4 1LT | - not rated | 1,193 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| One Sixth Form College Scrivener Drive , Pinewood IP8 3SU | - not rated | 3,529 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Suffolk Waterfront Building , Neptune Quay IP4 1QJ | - not rated | 956 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Learning Support, Southern Area Education Office St Andrew House , County Hall IP4 1LJ | - not rated | 1,217 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stone Lodge Academy Stone Lodge Lane West , IP2 9HW | 3out of 4 | 1,480 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Belstead Road , Birkfield IP2 9DR | - not rated | 1,483 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbridge Academy London Road , IP1 2HE | 3out of 4 | 1,612 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Jorna | 29 Wherstead Road, Ipswich | 156 yd | |
| Coffee Cat | Unit 5, 1 Bath Street | 355 yd | |
| Dance Eats | 3 Foundry Lane, Ipswich | 520 yd | |
| The Waterfront Bar & Bistro | The Waterfront 15 Regatta Quay, Key Street | 582 yd | |
| The Grazing Sheep | 14 Regatta Quay, Key Street | 597 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steamboat Tavern Public House | 78-80 New Cut West, Ipswich | 387 yd | |
| Isaacs | Isaac Lord Merchant Quarter, 7 Wherry Quay | 720 yd | |
| The Thomas Wolsey Freehouse | The Thomas Wolsey Public House, 9-9A St Peters Street | 730 yd | |
| Bin93.uk | Former, 93 Fore Street | 835 yd | |
| Lord Nelson Public House | 81 Fore Street, Ipswich | 851 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Egg Oriental | 31 Wherstead Road, Ipswich | 156 yd | |
| I-Scream | 11A St Peters Street, Ipswich | 724 yd | |
| Ruby and Pebs | 11A St Peters Street, Ipswich | 724 yd | |
| Nqsundays | Nqsundays, On The Huh, 3A St Peters Street | 764 yd | |
| Starbucks | Railway Station, Burrell Road | 782 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 89 Austin Street | 156 yd | |
| Marina Supermarket Ltd | 56 Duke Street, Ipswich | 903 yd | |
| Tesco | 283 Duke Street, Ipswich | 950 yd | |
| J Sainsbury Plc | Sainsbury's, 38-40 Upper Brook Street | 976 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hillside Community Primary School BELSTEAD AVENUE | grass pitches | 393 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Ipswich) KEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 568 yd |
| Gym & Trim Ltd (Closed) Grafton Way | health and fitness suite | 618 yd |
| Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy MAIDENHALL APPROACH | grass pitches, squash courts | 727 yd |
| Fore Street Pool FORE STREET | swimming pool | 842 yd |
| Profiles Gym Waterfront UNIVERSITY AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 867 yd |
| Better Gym (Ipswich) UNIT 6 UNIT 6 RUSSELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 935 yd |
| Pure Gym (Ipswich Buttermarket) ST. STEPHENS LANE | health and fitness suite | 1,034 yd |
| Ipswich Town Football Club (Portman Road) PORTMAN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,042 yd |
| Oaks Gym 45-47 45-47 UPPER ORWELL STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,053 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 | 115 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.