Belstead Road is in Ipswich and in Ipswich district. IP2 9AX 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 Belstead Road, Ipswich, IP2 9AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP2 9TU, IP2 9SA, IP2 9DE, IP2 9BA, IP2 9SB, IP2 9DD, IP2 9PF, IP2 9AY, IP2 9SL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IP2 9AX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 50.7% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 48.9% | 49.3% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of IP2 9AX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21.3% | 27.8% | 6.5% | 37.9% | -10.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.6% | 52.4% | -9.2% | 44.2% | 8.2% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 10.1% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 7.7% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 | 46.6% | 43.6% | -3.0% | 48.4% | -4.8% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 37.5% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 15.7% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 21.3% | 24.5% | 3.2% | 18.2% | 6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 11.6% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 11.6% | -4.7% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 4.4% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 17.7% | 8.8% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.5% | 26.9% | -0.6% | 33.8% | -6.9% |
| Other | 8.1% | 3.2% | -4.9% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.7% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.5% | 90.7% | -5.8% | 81.4% | 9.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 90.8% 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 | 94.9% | 90.8% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 90.8% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0.7% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.9% | 76.7% | 5.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 14.2% | 13.5% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.4% | 37.2% | 2.2% |
| Christian | 50.4% | 46.2% | 4.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Belstead Road was 66.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.5% lower than the Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Belstead Road has the 13th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Bridge and the 213th highest crime rate of 432 local areas in Ipswich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 121 Belstead Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2025-03-14 | £514,883 |
| 105 Belstead Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2017-07-17 | £343,666 |
| 115 Belstead Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2017-06-23 | £501,405 |
| 121 Belstead Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2017-03-13 | £520,419 |
| 111 Belstead Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £297,000 | 2014-08-06 | £449,526 |
The percentage of retired residents living in IP2 9AX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 84 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Chesterfield Drive , IP1 6DW | 4out of 4 | 3,695 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich Stone Lodge Lane West , IP2 9HN | 4out of 4 | 484 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Halifax Primary School Prince of Wales Drive , IP2 8PY | 3out of 4 | 502 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Willows Primary School Downing Close , IP2 9ER | 3out of 4 | 819 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside Primary School Belstead Avenue , IP2 8NU | 2out of 4 | 856 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oaks Primary School Aster Road , IP2 0NR | 4out of 4 | 1,273 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 680 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy Maidenhall Approach , IP2 8PL | 2out of 4 | 851 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne Academy Marlow Road , IP1 5JN | 3out of 4 | 3,678 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipswich Academy Braziers Wood Road , IP3 0SP | 3out of 4 | 4,053 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suffolk New College Rope Walk , IP4 1LT | - not rated | 2,255 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| One Sixth Form College Scrivener Drive , Pinewood IP8 3SU | - not rated | 2,465 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 | 401 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stone Lodge Academy Stone Lodge Lane West , IP2 9HW | 3out of 4 | 421 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbridge Academy London Road , IP1 2HE | 3out of 4 | 1,819 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Suffolk Waterfront Building , Neptune Quay IP4 1QJ | - not rated | 2,041 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty Lodge Independent School 23 - 25 Waterloo Road , IP1 2NY | - not rated | 2,215 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nettie's Kitchen | Nettie's Kitchen @Paul's Sports Social, 33 Salmet Close | 157 yd | |
| Red Rose Chain | Gippeswyk Hall, Gippeswyk Avenue | 625 yd | |
| Greggs | Railway Station, Burrell Road | 735 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Railway Station, Burrell Road | 735 yd | |
| Cress Pavilion | Cress Pavilion, Maidenhall Bowls And Tennis Club | 830 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pauls Sports Club | 33 Salmet Close, Ipswich | 132 yd | |
| Stone Lodge Bowls Club | 33 Salmet Close, Ipswich | 132 yd | |
| The Smock Public House | 69 Maidenhall Approach, Ipswich | 651 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marios Fish & Grill | 13 Maidenhall Green, Ipswich | 661 yd | |
| Starbucks | Railway Station, Burrell Road | 735 yd | |
| Porters Fish | 55 Stoke Park Drive, Ipswich | 789 yd | |
| PFK Kebab House | 23 Compair Crescent, Ipswich | 904 yd | |
| Chipswich | 11 Cambridge Drive, Ipswich | 971 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Stoke Park Drive, Ipswich | 932 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pauls Sports Club SALMET CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 227 yd |
| Halifax Primary School PRINCE OF WALES DRIVE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 384 yd |
| St Joseph'S College BELSTEAD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 429 yd |
| Stone Lodge Academy STONE LODGE LANE WEST | grass pitches | 560 yd |
| Gippeswyk Park (Closed) Ancaster Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 652 yd |
| Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy MAIDENHALL APPROACH | grass pitches, squash courts | 707 yd |
| Hillside Community Primary School BELSTEAD AVENUE | grass pitches | 731 yd |
| Chantry Academy MALLARD WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 773 yd |
| Willows Primary School DOWNING CLOSE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 883 yd |
| Bourne Vale Sports Club HALIFAX ROAD | grass pitches | 1,008 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 | 70.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 70.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 70.0% |
| 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 | 74.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 197.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.