Montgomery Road is in Ipswich and in Ipswich district. IP2 8RA 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 Montgomery Road, Ipswich, IP2 8RA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP2 8RB, IP2 8QZ, IP2 8QT, IP2 8QP, IP2 8QY, IP2 8QU, IP2 8QS, IP2 8RS, IP2 8QX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IP2 8RA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54% | 51.5% | -2.5% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 46% | 48.5% | 2.5% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 31.7% | 36.9% | 5.2% | 37.9% | -1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.8% | 39.9% | 0.1% | 44.2% | -4.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 1.7% | -3.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 14.5% | 13.3% | -1.2% | 9.1% | 4.2% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 5.6% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 36.4% | 36.7% | 0.3% | 48.4% | -11.7% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 34.7% | 2.3% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 22.8% | 22.6% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 9.9% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 5.7% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 8RA this area, 29.2% 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 15.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.7% | 29.2% | -11.5% | 18.2% | 11.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 14.6% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 15.9% | 1.0% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 8.2% | 5.5% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.5% | 13.3% | 8.8% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.2% | 15.5% | 3.3% | 33.8% | -18.3% |
| Other | 7.7% | 3.4% | -4.3% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 2.9% | 1.7% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 92.3% | 91.9% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 10.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 85.8% 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 | 93.4% | 85.8% | -7.6% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| European Union | 4% | 8.5% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 85.8% | -7.6% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 8.1% | 7.0% | 9.8% | -1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 5.4% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.7% | 76.7% | -17.0% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 31.5% | 13.5% | 18.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.6% | 37.2% | 16.4% |
| Christian | 36.9% | 46.2% | -9.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Montgomery Road was 78.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.5% lower than the Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Montgomery Road has the 16th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Bridge and the 179th highest crime rate of 432 local areas in Ipswich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 115 Montgomery Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £144,000 | 2013-07-30 | £247,111 |
| 115 Montgomery Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £112,500 | 2009-04-24 | £227,101 |
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Chesterfield Drive , IP1 6DW | 4out of 4 | 4,623 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax Primary School Prince of Wales Drive , IP2 8PY | 3out of 4 | 496 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Willows Primary School Downing Close , IP2 9ER | 3out of 4 | 990 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside Primary School Belstead Avenue , IP2 8NU | 2out of 4 | 1,085 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich Stone Lodge Lane West , IP2 9HN | 4out of 4 | 1,331 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gusford Community Primary School Sheldrake Drive , IP2 9LQ | 2out of 4 | 1,881 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 733 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chantry Academy Mallard Way , IP2 9LR | 3out of 4 | 1,295 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipswich Academy Braziers Wood Road , IP3 0SP | 3out of 4 | 3,400 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Copleston High School Copleston Road , IP4 5HD | 3out of 4 | 4,298 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne Academy Marlow Road , IP1 5JN | 3out of 4 | 4,629 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,573 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| One Sixth Form College Scrivener Drive , Pinewood IP8 3SU | - not rated | 2,865 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's College Belstead Road , Birkfield IP2 9DR | - not rated | 958 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stone Lodge Academy Stone Lodge Lane West , IP2 9HW | 3out of 4 | 1,197 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Suffolk Waterfront Building , Neptune Quay IP4 1QJ | - not rated | 2,291 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| First Base Ipswich Academy Raeburn Road , IP3 0EW | 4out of 4 | 2,524 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderwood Academy Raeburn Road , IP3 0EW | 3out of 4 | 2,533 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avocet Court Nursing Home | Monmouth Close, Ipswich | 171 yd | |
| Cress Pavilion | Cress Pavilion, Maidenhall Bowls And Tennis Club | 276 yd | |
| St Peters Church | Stoke Park Drive, Ipswich | 618 yd | |
| The Lodge | Suffolk Ski Centre, Bourne Hill | 811 yd | |
| Carly's Kitchen | The Outlook, Foxs Marina | 850 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Smock Public House | 69 Maidenhall Approach, Ipswich | 539 yd | |
| Pauls Sports Club | 33 Salmet Close, Ipswich | 1,064 yd | |
| Stone Lodge Bowls Club | 33 Salmet Close, Ipswich | 1,064 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marios Fish & Grill | 13 Maidenhall Green, Ipswich | 488 yd | |
| Porters Fish | 55 Stoke Park Drive, Ipswich | 616 yd | |
| Aroma | 251 Wherstead Road, Ipswich | 767 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Stoke Park Drive, Ipswich | 618 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bourne Vale Sports Club HALIFAX ROAD | grass pitches | 226 yd |
| Bourne Park LANERCOST WAY | grass pitches | 561 yd |
| Halifax Primary School PRINCE OF WALES DRIVE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 571 yd |
| Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy MAIDENHALL APPROACH | grass pitches, squash courts | 710 yd |
| St Joseph'S College BELSTEAD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,051 yd |
| Hillside Community Primary School BELSTEAD AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,080 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 203.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.