Malting Terrace is in Ipswich and in Ipswich district. IP2 8HD 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 Malting Terrace, Ipswich, IP2 8HD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP2 8HA, IP2 8SQ, IP2 8EZ, IP2 8SN, IP2 8HF, IP2 8HW, IP2 8JF, IP2 8JQ, IP2 8HH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IP2 8HD is primarily male, with 55.1% 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 | 43.7% | 44.9% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -6.1% |
| Male | 56.3% | 55.1% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 6.1% |
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 8HD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.4% 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% | 52.4% | -2.7% | 37.9% | 14.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.3% | 31.3% | 7.0% | 44.2% | -12.9% |
| Separated | 6.1% | 5.8% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 9.1% | -1.5% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 1.4% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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 | 45.3% | 44.2% | -1.1% | 48.4% | -4.2% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 40.1% | 1.7% | 33.6% | 6.5% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 12.8% | 3.7% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 1.8% | -2.9% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 1.1% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 22.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.5% | 28% | 7.5% | 18.2% | 9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.9% | 12.1% | -8.8% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 13.5% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 5.3% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 12.6% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.5% | 22.7% | 2.2% | 33.8% | -11.1% |
| Other | 10.6% | 5.8% | -4.8% | 2.8% | 3.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.1% | -1.4% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.1% | 0.7% | -2.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 86.8% | 70.1% | -16.7% | 81.4% | -11.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Other | 2.8% | 9.1% | 6.3% | 1.6% | 7.5% |
In this area, 53.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.4% | 53.6% | -22.8% | 83.2% | -29.6% |
| European Union | 16.7% | 33.9% | 17.2% | 6.1% | 27.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 4.4% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 1.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.1% | 53.8% | -22.3% | 83.2% | -29.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 9.9% | 6.4% | 9.8% | 0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.5% | 11.7% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 8.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.8% | 17.9% | 9.1% | 2.2% | 15.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 6.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 42.8% | 76.7% | -33.9% |
| Portugal | 6.1% | 0.5% | 5.6% |
| Lithuania | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 14% | 0.9% | 13.1% |
| Other EU countries | 5.8% | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| British Overseas Territories | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 19.8% | 13.5% | 6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.6% | 37.2% | -0.6% |
| Christian | 53.5% | 46.2% | 7.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Malting Terrace was 151.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.2% higher than the Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Malting Terrace has the 7th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Bridge and the 65th highest crime rate of 432 local areas in Ipswich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Malting Terrace, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2021-09-27 | £229,327 |
| 2 Malting Terrace, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2020-12-10 | £142,615 |
| 4 Malting Terrace, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £129,000 | 2020-12-10 | £148,365 |
| 5 Malting Terrace, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2020-12-10 | £151,816 |
| 1 Malting Terrace, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £131,000 | 2020-12-10 | £150,665 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Other | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| 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 | 3,587 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 | 623 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's Primary School Woodbridge Road , IP4 2LT | 3out of 4 | 1,172 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 | 1,238 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich Portman Road , IP1 2AX | 3out of 4 | 1,254 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliff Lane Primary School Cliff Lane , IP3 0PJ | 2out of 4 | 1,313 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 965 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chantry Academy Mallard Way , IP2 9LR | 3out of 4 | 2,048 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Copleston High School Copleston Road , IP4 5HD | 3out of 4 | 2,932 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate High School Sidegate Lane West , IP4 3DL | 3out of 4 | 3,265 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipswich Academy Braziers Wood Road , IP3 0SP | 3out of 4 | 3,329 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 | 900 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| One Sixth Form College Scrivener Drive , Pinewood IP8 3SU | - not rated | 3,812 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 | 659 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 | 944 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbridge Academy London Road , IP1 2HE | 3out of 4 | 1,633 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stone Lodge Academy Stone Lodge Lane West , IP2 9HW | 3out of 4 | 1,768 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Belstead Road , Birkfield IP2 9DR | - not rated | 1,780 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Jorna | 29 Wherstead Road, Ipswich | 224 yd | |
| Coffee Cat | Unit 5, 1 Bath Street | 264 yd | |
| The Waterfront Bar & Bistro | The Waterfront 15 Regatta Quay, Key Street | 357 yd | |
| The Grazing Sheep | 14 Regatta Quay, Key Street | 366 yd | |
| Dance Eats | 3 Foundry Lane, Ipswich | 392 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steamboat Tavern Public House | 78-80 New Cut West, Ipswich | 125 yd | |
| Isaacs | Isaac Lord Merchant Quarter, 7 Wherry Quay | 452 yd | |
| Bin93.uk | Former, 93 Fore Street | 561 yd | |
| Lord Nelson Public House | 81 Fore Street, Ipswich | 576 yd | |
| The Thomas Wolsey Freehouse | The Thomas Wolsey Public House, 9-9A St Peters Street | 655 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Egg Oriental | 31 Wherstead Road, Ipswich | 224 yd | |
| Juice Mix Bar | 132 Fore Street, Ipswich | 595 yd | |
| Bella Napoli | 2 Pownall Road, Ipswich | 633 yd | |
| Efes Kebab House | Efes Kebab, 14-20 Fore Street | 641 yd | |
| I-Scream | 11A St Peters Street, Ipswich | 641 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 89 Austin Street | 146 yd | |
| Marina Supermarket Ltd | 56 Duke Street, Ipswich | 622 yd | |
| Tesco | 283 Duke Street, Ipswich | 667 yd | |
| J Sainsbury Plc | Sainsbury's, 38-40 Upper Brook Street | 832 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anytime Fitness (Ipswich) KEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 355 yd |
| Profiles Gym Waterfront UNIVERSITY AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 577 yd |
| Fore Street Pool FORE STREET | swimming pool | 578 yd |
| Gym & Trim Ltd (Closed) Grafton Way | health and fitness suite | 636 yd |
| Hillside Community Primary School BELSTEAD AVENUE | grass pitches | 688 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Ipswich) GRIMWADE STREET | artificial grass pitch | 794 yd |
| Oaks Gym 45-47 45-47 UPPER ORWELL STREET | health and fitness suite | 828 yd |
| Adrenaline Gym (Closed) Rope Walk | health and fitness suite | 849 yd |
| Suffolk New College Sports Centre ROPE WALK | 918 yd | |
| Pure Gym (Ipswich Buttermarket) ST. STEPHENS LANE | health and fitness suite | 918 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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.