Prince Of Wales Drive, Ipswich, IP2 9BJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IP2 9BJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.7%	51.1%	1.4%	51.0%	0.1%
Male	50.3%	48.9%	-1.4%	49.0%	-0.1%

Partnership Status

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 9BJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.3% 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	28.9%	26.3%	-2.6%	37.9%	-11.6%
Married: Opposite sex	57.8%	58.3%	0.5%	44.2%	14.1%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.1%	0.8%
Separated	1.2%	0.9%	-0.3%	2.2%	-1.3%
Divorced	6.3%	6.1%	-0.2%	9.1%	-3.0%
Widowed	5.9%	7.5%	1.6%	6.1%	1.4%

Health

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	37.2%	37.1%	-0.1%	48.4%	-11.3%
Good health	45.3%	50%	4.7%	33.6%	16.4%
Fair health	13.2%	9.7%	-3.5%	12.7%	-3.0%
Bad health	3.7%	3.2%	-0.5%	4.0%	-0.8%
Very bad health	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.2%	-1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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	24.2%	19.4%	-4.8%	18.2%	1.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.6%	12.3%	-5.3%	9.6%	2.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.4%	17.2%	-1.2%	13.4%	3.8%
Apprenticeship	5.9%	8.4%	2.5%	5.3%	3.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.7%	16.7%	3.0%	16.9%	-0.2%
Degree or Similar	14.8%	24.2%	9.4%	33.8%	-9.6%
Other	5.5%	1.8%	-3.7%	2.8%	-1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.5% 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)
Indian	0%	2.5%	2.5%	3.1%	-0.6%
Pakistani	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0.3%	1.4%	1.1%	1.6%	-0.2%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	1.0%	-0.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	1.1%	0.4%	0.8%	0.3%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	0.4%	0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.4%	0.7%	-0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Mixed Other	1%	1.1%	0.1%	0.8%	0.3%
White	94.9%	92.5%	-2.4%	81.4%	11.1%
Other	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90.6% 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	92.2%	90.6%	-1.6%	83.2%	7.4%
European Union	3%	4.7%	1.7%	6.1%	-1.4%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	1.7%	0.4%	-1.3%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0.7%	2.9%	2.2%	5.6%	-2.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	2%	1.1%	-0.9%	1.3%	-0.2%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91.6%	91%	-0.6%	83.2%	7.8%
10+ Years	1.4%	5.4%	4.0%	9.8%	-4.4%
5-10 Years	1.7%	2.2%	0.5%	2.9%	-0.7%
2-5 Years	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	4.7%	1.1%	-3.6%	1.9%	-0.8%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	76%	76.7%	-0.7%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Italy	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Poland	2.9%	1.3%	1.6%
Romania	1.4%	0.9%	0.5%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
Southern Asia	1.4%	1.2%	0.2%
South-East Asia	1.4%	0.2%	1.2%
Central and South America	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	15.4%	13.5%	1.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	40.6%	37.2%	3.4%
Christian	52.2%	46.2%	6.0%
Buddhist	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Hindu	0.4%	1.7%	-1.3%
Other religion	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
Not answered	5%	6.0%	-1.0%

Safety

Is Prince Of Wales Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Prince Of Wales Drive was 25.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.3% lower than the Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Prince Of Wales Drive has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Bridge and the 89th lowest crime rate of 432 local areas in Ipswich .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£40,700

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in IP2 9BJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Prince Of Wales Drive are based on 72 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Ipswich.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Prince Of Wales Drive, Ipswich, IP2 9BJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for IP2 9BJ

Average Price
£246,292

Semi-Detached
£240,806

Terraced
£247,663

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Prince Of Wales Drive

Average Price
£249,714

Semi-Detached
£250,937

Terraced
£236,625

Detached
£255,199

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Prince Of Wales DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
110 Prince Of Wales Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building	£210,000	2021-10-29	£228,813
104 Prince Of Wales Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£205,000	2019-01-31	£245,597
100 Prince Of Wales Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building	£202,000	2017-07-12	£252,306
96 Prince Of Wales Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building	£149,000	2013-10-11	£253,900
104 Prince Of Wales Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£117,000	2010-11-30	£206,072

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for IP2 9BJ

Employment

IP2 9BJ 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in IP2 9BJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	80
Retired	70
Part-Time Employee	37
Self-Employed	14
Student (economically inactive)	9
Unemployed	8
Looking after home or family	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Other	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	38
Human health and social work activities	25
Transport and storage	19
Construction	16
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	13
Manufacturing	12
Financial and insurance activities	12
Education	11
Administrative and support service activities	9
Other	8
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Information and communication	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Highfield Nursery School Chesterfield Drive , IP1 6DW	4out of 4	4,160 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Halifax Primary School Prince of Wales Drive , IP2 8PY	3out of 4	392 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Willows Primary School Downing Close , IP2 9ER	3out of 4	531 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich Stone Lodge Lane West , IP2 9HN	4out of 4	759 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hillside Primary School Belstead Avenue , IP2 8NU	2out of 4	1,073 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Oaks Primary School Aster Road , IP2 0NR	4out of 4	1,395 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Chantry Academy Mallard Way , IP2 9LR	3out of 4	719 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy Maidenhall Approach , IP2 8PL	2out of 4	879 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Ipswich Academy Braziers Wood Road , IP3 0SP	3out of 4	3,923 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Westbourne Academy Marlow Road , IP1 5JN	3out of 4	4,105 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Copleston High School Copleston Road , IP4 5HD	3out of 4	4,509 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
One Sixth Form College Scrivener Drive , Pinewood IP8 3SU	- not rated	2,392 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Suffolk New College Rope Walk , IP4 1LT	- not rated	2,578 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Joseph's College Belstead Road , Birkfield IP2 9DR	- not rated	375 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Stone Lodge Academy Stone Lodge Lane West , IP2 9HW	3out of 4	620 yd	Academy special sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Westbridge Academy London Road , IP1 2HE	3out of 4	2,300 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
University of Suffolk Waterfront Building , Neptune Quay IP4 1QJ	- not rated	2,332 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Belstead House Adult Education Centre Sprites Lane , Belstead IP8 3NA	- not rated	2,396 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
St Peters Church	Stoke Park Drive, Ipswich	463 yd
Nettie's Kitchen	Nettie's Kitchen @Paul's Sports Social, 33 Salmet Close	578 yd
Cress Pavilion	Cress Pavilion, Maidenhall Bowls And Tennis Club	602 yd
Avocet Court Nursing Home	Monmouth Close, Ipswich	702 yd
Red Rose Chain	Gippeswyk Hall, Gippeswyk Avenue	1,081 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Smock Public House	69 Maidenhall Approach, Ipswich	605 yd
Pauls Sports Club	33 Salmet Close, Ipswich	613 yd
Stone Lodge Bowls Club	33 Salmet Close, Ipswich	613 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Porters Fish	55 Stoke Park Drive, Ipswich	329 yd
Marios Fish & Grill	13 Maidenhall Green, Ipswich	577 yd
Chipswich	11 Cambridge Drive, Ipswich	804 yd
Jade Village	33 Cambridge Drive, Ipswich	804 yd
Aroma	251 Wherstead Road, Ipswich	1,017 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Asda	Stoke Park Drive, Ipswich		463 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Halifax Primary School PRINCE OF WALES DRIVE	grass pitches, swimming pool	285 yd
St Joseph'S College BELSTEAD ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts	467 yd
Pauls Sports Club SALMET CLOSE	grass pitches, tennis courts	598 yd
Willows Primary School DOWNING CLOSE	grass pitches, swimming pool	658 yd
Bourne Vale Sports Club HALIFAX ROAD	grass pitches	728 yd
Stone Lodge Academy STONE LODGE LANE WEST	grass pitches	747 yd
Bourne Park LANERCOST WAY	grass pitches	752 yd
Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy MAIDENHALL APPROACH	grass pitches, squash courts	763 yd
Chantry Academy MALLARD WAY	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	834 yd
Hillside Community Primary School BELSTEAD AVENUE	grass pitches	992 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	67.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	152.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.