Mallard Way is in Ipswich and in Ipswich district. IP2 9LU is located in the Sprites electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ipswich. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mallard Way, Ipswich, IP2 9LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP2 9LT, IP2 9LY, IP2 9NL, IP2 9LX, IP2 9NY, IP2 9NJ, IP2 9LS, IP2 9NZ, IP2 9NU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IP2 9LU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 52.9% | -0.6% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 46.5% | 47.1% | 0.6% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 9LU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.9% 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 | 43.1% | 43.9% | 0.8% | 37.9% | 6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.3% | 33.5% | 0.2% | 44.2% | -10.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 5.2% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 9.9% | -1.7% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 6.6% | -2.2% | 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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.4% | 33.9% | -2.5% | 48.4% | -14.5% |
| Good health | 36% | 35.8% | -0.2% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 19.8% | 22.6% | 2.8% | 12.7% | 9.9% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 7% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 9LU this area, 31.3% 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 13.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.7% | 31.3% | -9.4% | 18.2% | 13.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19% | 15.4% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 11.1% | -6.0% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 8.7% | 5.0% | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.5% | 16.8% | 10.3% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.9% | 13.9% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -19.9% |
| Other | 5.1% | 2.9% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 0.8% | -1.9% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 91.9% | 88.6% | -3.3% | 81.4% | 7.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
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 | 96.1% | 90.6% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 91.3% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 5.9% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0.4% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.7% | 76.7% | -10.0% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 27.5% | 13.5% | 14.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51% | 37.2% | 13.8% |
| Christian | 38.8% | 46.2% | -7.4% |
| Muslim | 6.3% | 6.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mallard Way was 141.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.7% higher than the Sprites average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mallard Way has the 4th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Sprites and the 79th highest crime rate of 429 local areas in Ipswich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 22.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 Mallard Way, Ipswich, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £104,000 | 2025-11-11 | £97,704 |
| 65 Mallard Way, Ipswich, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2018-04-06 | £101,047 |
| 67 Mallard Way, Ipswich, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2005-10-24 | £88,594 |
| 67 Mallard Way, Ipswich, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £54,000 | 2003-03-14 | £89,725 |
| 43 Mallard Way, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £86,500 | 2002-05-17 | £227,308 |
IP2 9LU 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 | 54 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Chesterfield Drive , IP1 6DW | 4out of 4 | 3,796 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 Stone Lodge Lane West , IP2 9HN | 3out of 4 | 502 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich Stone Lodge Lane West , IP2 9HN | - not rated | 502 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Willows Primary School Downing Close , IP2 9ER | - not rated | 528 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Willows Primary School Downing Close , IP2 9ER | 2out of 4 | 528 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chantry Junior School Aster Road , IP2 0NR | - not rated | 547 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 184 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chantry High School Mallard Way , IP2 9LR | - not rated | 184 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke High School Maidenhall Approach , IP2 8PL | - not rated | 1,662 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy Maidenhall Approach , IP2 8PL | 3out of 4 | 1,662 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne Academy Marlow Road , IP1 5JN | - not rated | 3,578 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Sixth Form College Scrivener Drive , Pinewood IP8 3SU | - not rated | 1,601 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Suffolk New College Rope Walk , IP4 1LT | - not rated | 3,071 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suffolk One Scrivener Drive , Pinewood IP8 3SU | - not rated | 1,601 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Lodge Academy Stone Lodge Lane West , IP2 9HW | - not rated | 461 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill School Stone Lodge Lane West , IP2 9HW | - not rated | 461 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Belstead Road , Ipswich IP2 9DR | - not rated | 530 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Oakhill Oak Hill Lane , IP2 9AN | - not rated | 1,471 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Belstead School Sprites Lane , IP8 3ND | - not rated | 1,650 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis with St Clare | St Francis Peace Cafe/ Top up Shop St Francis, 192 Hawthorn Drive | 418 yd | |
| Dyer's Diner and Coffee Shop | Chantry Library, Hawthorn Drive | 485 yd | |
| Nettie's Kitchen | Nettie's Kitchen @Paul's Sports Social, 33 Salmet Close | 883 yd | |
| Red Rose Chain | Gippeswyk Hall, Gippeswyk Avenue | 1,048 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kingfisher Public House | 301 Hawthorn Drive, Ipswich | 376 yd | |
| Pauls Sports Club | 33 Salmet Close, Ipswich | 1,035 yd | |
| Stone Lodge Bowls Club | 33 Salmet Close, Ipswich | 1,035 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chantry Royal Fish & Chips | 259 Hawthorn Drive, Ipswich | 322 yd | |
| Tony's Pizza and Grill | 291 Hawthorn Drive, Ipswich | 322 yd | |
| Subway | 247 Hawthorn Drive, Ipswich | 322 yd | |
| Chipswich | 11 Cambridge Drive, Ipswich | 391 yd | |
| Jade Village | 33 Cambridge Drive, Ipswich | 391 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op Former, 247 Hawthorn Drive | 342 yd | |
| East of England Co-Op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 310 Sheldrake Drive | 1,019 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chantry Academy MALLARD WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 219 yd |
| Stone Lodge Academy STONE LODGE LANE WEST | grass pitches | 462 yd |
| The Oaks Primary School ASTER ROAD | grass pitches | 474 yd |
| Willows Primary School DOWNING CLOSE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 519 yd |
| St Joseph'S College BELSTEAD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 595 yd |
| Pauls Sports Club SALMET CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 807 yd |
| Gusford Community Primary School SHELDRAKE DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,071 yd |
| Gippeswyk Park (Closed) Ancaster Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,073 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 174 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.