Industrial Centre is in Ipswich and in Ipswich district. IP2 8EX 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 Industrial Centre, Ipswich, IP2 8EX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP2 8JA, IP2 8JB, IP2 8ET, IP2 8DE, IP2 8BX, IP2 8FE, IP2 8FA, IP2 8BZ, IP2 8EU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IP2 8EX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 43.7% | 51% | 7.3% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 56.3% | 49% | -7.3% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 8EX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 69% 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 | 55.1% | 69% | 13.9% | 37.9% | 31.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.3% | 10.1% | -14.2% | 44.2% | -34.1% |
| Separated | 6.1% | 4.4% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 15.2% | 4.6% | 9.1% | 6.1% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 1.3% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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 | 45.3% | 40.8% | -4.5% | 48.4% | -7.6% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 35.7% | -2.7% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 16.8% | 7.7% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 4.6% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 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 22.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.5% | 19.8% | -0.7% | 18.2% | 1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.9% | 18.5% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 8.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 13% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 5.6% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 17.3% | 9.3% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.5% | 22.2% | 1.7% | 33.8% | -11.6% |
| Other | 10.6% | 3.7% | -6.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 2.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.1% | 5.1% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 86.8% | 85.7% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 4.3% |
| Other | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 81.5% 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 | 76.4% | 81.5% | 5.1% | 83.2% | -1.7% |
| European Union | 16.7% | 12.3% | -4.4% | 6.1% | 6.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.1% | 81.1% | 5.0% | 83.2% | -2.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 10.7% | 7.2% | 9.8% | 0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.5% | 6.1% | -1.4% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.8% | 1.5% | -7.3% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0.5% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.2% | 76.7% | -13.5% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 5.2% | 0.3% | 4.9% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 22.8% | 13.5% | 9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57% | 37.2% | 19.8% |
| Christian | 39.9% | 46.2% | -6.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 1.6% | 6.0% | -4.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Industrial Centre was 93.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.9% lower than the Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Industrial Centre has the 14th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Bridge and the 143rd highest crime rate of 432 local areas in Ipswich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 70.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7A Industrial Centre, Ipswich, Suffolk Other, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2017-01-31 | £92,632 |
IP2 8EX 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Retired | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Transport and storage | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Chesterfield Drive , IP1 6DW | 4out of 4 | 3,377 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 | 635 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich Portman Road , IP1 2AX | 3out of 4 | 1,042 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich Bolton Lane , IP4 2BT | 3out of 4 | 1,174 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's Primary School Woodbridge Road , IP4 2LT | 3out of 4 | 1,208 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Halifax Primary School Prince of Wales Drive , IP2 8PY | 3out of 4 | 1,307 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,013 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chantry Academy Mallard Way , IP2 9LR | 3out of 4 | 1,914 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Copleston High School Copleston Road , IP4 5HD | 3out of 4 | 3,099 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate High School Sidegate Lane West , IP4 3DL | 3out of 4 | 3,272 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipswich Academy Braziers Wood Road , IP3 0SP | 3out of 4 | 3,560 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 983 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| One Sixth Form College Scrivener Drive , Pinewood IP8 3SU | - not rated | 3,656 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 | 796 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 | 968 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbridge Academy London Road , IP1 2HE | 3out of 4 | 1,409 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stone Lodge Academy Stone Lodge Lane West , IP2 9HW | 3out of 4 | 1,631 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipswich School Henley Road , IP1 3SG | - not rated | 1,632 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dance Eats | 3 Foundry Lane, Ipswich | 231 yd | |
| The Waterfront Bar & Bistro | The Waterfront 15 Regatta Quay, Key Street | 317 yd | |
| The Grazing Sheep | 14 Regatta Quay, Key Street | 335 yd | |
| Royal Jorna | 29 Wherstead Road, Ipswich | 339 yd | |
| Sailing Barge Victor | Ipswich Wet Dock, Key Street | 363 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steamboat Tavern Public House | 78-80 New Cut West, Ipswich | 358 yd | |
| The Thomas Wolsey Freehouse | The Thomas Wolsey Public House, 9-9A St Peters Street | 460 yd | |
| Isaacs | Isaac Lord Merchant Quarter, 7 Wherry Quay | 480 yd | |
| Bin93.uk | Former, 93 Fore Street | 598 yd | |
| Lord Nelson Public House | 81 Fore Street, Ipswich | 614 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Egg Oriental | 31 Wherstead Road, Ipswich | 339 yd | |
| I-Scream | 11A St Peters Street, Ipswich | 451 yd | |
| Ruby and Pebs | 11A St Peters Street, Ipswich | 451 yd | |
| Nqsundays | Nqsundays, On The Huh, 3A St Peters Street | 496 yd | |
| Efes Kebab House | Efes Kebab, 14-20 Fore Street | 586 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 89 Austin Street | 189 yd | |
| J Sainsbury Plc | Sainsbury's, 38-40 Upper Brook Street | 689 yd | |
| Marina Supermarket Ltd | 56 Duke Street, Ipswich | 813 yd | |
| Tesco | 283 Duke Street, Ipswich | 855 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Iceland Unit 38, Sailmakers, 11 Tavern Street | 992 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anytime Fitness (Ipswich) KEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 297 yd |
| Gym & Trim Ltd (Closed) Grafton Way | health and fitness suite | 405 yd |
| Fore Street Pool FORE STREET | swimming pool | 593 yd |
| Hillside Community Primary School BELSTEAD AVENUE | grass pitches | 650 yd |
| Pure Gym (Ipswich Buttermarket) ST. STEPHENS LANE | health and fitness suite | 754 yd |
| Profiles Gym Waterfront UNIVERSITY AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 755 yd |
| Oaks Gym 45-47 45-47 UPPER ORWELL STREET | health and fitness suite | 772 yd |
| Better Gym (Ipswich) UNIT 6 UNIT 6 RUSSELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 820 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Ipswich) GRIMWADE STREET | artificial grass pitch | 823 yd |
| Adrenaline Gym (Closed) Rope Walk | health and fitness suite | 901 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 | 84.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 84.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 84.6% |
| 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.