Dunlin Road is in Ipswich and in Ipswich district. IP2 9QE 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 Dunlin Road, Ipswich, IP2 9QE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP2 9NF, IP2 9QD, IP2 9NE, IP2 9JZ, IP2 9HX, IP2 9NG, IP2 9HU, IP2 9PS, IP2 9JU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IP2 9QE has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% of residents 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 | 47.5% | 49.3% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 52.5% | 50.7% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 | 30.6% | 35.5% | 4.9% | 37.9% | -2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.1% | 44.3% | -4.8% | 44.2% | 0.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 8.3% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 9.9% | 9.6% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
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 | 39.3% | 38.9% | -0.4% | 48.4% | -9.5% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 37% | 0.2% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 18.2% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 5.5% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 5.3% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 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.
In the area around IP2 9QE this area, 32% 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 13.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 49.1% | 32% | -17.1% | 18.2% | 13.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 13.2% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 19.3% | 7.7% | 13.4% | 5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 7.9% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 12.7% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 5.6% | 13.6% | 8.0% | 33.8% | -20.2% |
| Other | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.4% 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% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.9% | 93.4% | -4.5% | 81.4% | 12.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
In this area, 95% 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 | 95.4% | 95% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 3.6% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 94.4% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0.3% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.9% | 76.7% | -8.8% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 27.2% | 13.5% | 13.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.2% | 37.2% | 10.0% |
| Christian | 41.9% | 46.2% | -4.3% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dunlin Road was 46.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.2% lower than the Sprites average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dunlin Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Sprites and the 164th lowest crime rate of 432 local areas in Ipswich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 Dunlin Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2025-03-21 | £232,630 |
| 55 Dunlin Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2025-02-14 | £281,355 |
| 37 Dunlin Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-02-23 | £186,929 |
| 33 Dunlin Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2022-10-07 | £255,025 |
| 56 Dunlin Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £242,000 | 2022-06-01 | £241,752 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 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 | 4,249 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gusford Community Primary School Sheldrake Drive , IP2 9LQ | 2out of 4 | 488 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sprites Primary Academy Stonechat Road , IP2 0SA | 1out of 4 | 709 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oaks Primary School Aster Road , IP2 0NR | 4out of 4 | 773 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Willows Primary School Downing Close , IP2 9ER | 3out of 4 | 859 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich Stone Lodge Lane West , IP2 9HN | 4out of 4 | 1,189 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 859 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy Maidenhall Approach , IP2 8PL | 2out of 4 | 2,244 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne Academy Marlow Road , IP1 5JN | 3out of 4 | 3,911 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipswich Academy Braziers Wood Road , IP3 0SP | 3out of 4 | 5,237 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Endeavour Academy Defoe Road , IP1 6SG | 3out of 4 | 5,453 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,027 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Suffolk New College Rope Walk , IP4 1LT | - not rated | 3,754 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge School Sprites Lane , IP8 3ND | 1out of 4 | 1,052 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belstead House Adult Education Centre Sprites Lane , Belstead IP8 3NA | - not rated | 1,121 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Belstead Road , Birkfield IP2 9DR | - not rated | 1,135 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stone Lodge Academy Stone Lodge Lane West , IP2 9HW | 3out of 4 | 1,142 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Catch 22 Include Primary School Suffolk Include Suffolk , Springvale Court IP8 3AS | - not rated | 1,816 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dyer's Diner and Coffee Shop | Chantry Library, Hawthorn Drive | 325 yd | |
| St Francis with St Clare | St Francis Peace Cafe/ Top up Shop St Francis, 192 Hawthorn Drive | 612 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kingfisher Public House | 301 Hawthorn Drive, Ipswich | 502 yd | |
| Belstead Arms Public House | Radcliffe Drive, Ipswich | 530 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellenbrook Fish Bar | 13 Ellenbrook Green, Ipswich | 426 yd | |
| Chantry Royal Fish & Chips | 259 Hawthorn Drive, Ipswich | 556 yd | |
| Tony's Pizza and Grill | 291 Hawthorn Drive, Ipswich | 556 yd | |
| Subway | 247 Hawthorn Drive, Ipswich | 556 yd | |
| Chipswich | 11 Cambridge Drive, Ipswich | 575 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East of England Co-Op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 310 Sheldrake Drive | 409 yd | |
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op Former, 247 Hawthorn Drive | 612 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gusford Community Primary School SHELDRAKE DRIVE | grass pitches | 473 yd |
| Willows Primary School DOWNING CLOSE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 720 yd |
| Belstead Brook Leisure Club | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 745 yd |
| The Oaks Primary School ASTER ROAD | grass pitches | 747 yd |
| Chantry Academy MALLARD WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 803 yd |
| Stone Lodge Academy STONE LODGE LANE WEST | grass pitches | 1,054 yd |
| St Joseph'S College BELSTEAD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,091 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 | 161.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.