Newark Close is in Ipswich and in Ipswich district. IP2 9TS is located in the Stoke Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ipswich. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Newark Close, Ipswich, IP2 9TS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP2 9SR, IP2 9SN, IP2 9TR, IP2 9YA, IP2 9EX, IP2 9EU, IP2 9TJ, IP2 9ET, IP2 9EY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IP2 9TS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.8% 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 | 51.7% | 54.8% | 3.1% | 51.0% | 3.8% |
| Male | 48.3% | 45.2% | -3.1% | 49.0% | -3.8% |
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 | 35.1% | 36.2% | 1.1% | 37.9% | -1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.1% | 40% | -6.1% | 44.2% | -4.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 11.9% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 9.5% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
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 | 35.4% | 41% | 5.6% | 48.4% | -7.4% |
| Good health | 43.9% | 37.5% | -6.4% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 15.9% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 4.9% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 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.
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 15.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.8% | 25.1% | -8.7% | 18.2% | 6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.7% | 16.6% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 7.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 15.6% | 2.9% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 10% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 14.2% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.2% | 15.6% | 2.4% | 33.8% | -18.2% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2.8% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 88.9% | 90.7% | 1.8% | 81.4% | 9.3% |
| Other | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 87% 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 | 91.9% | 87% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 3.8% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 6% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.5% | 87.9% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 8.9% | 8.5% | 9.8% | -0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 0% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.5% | 76.7% | -11.2% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 27% | 13.5% | 13.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.3% | 37.2% | 15.1% |
| Christian | 36.4% | 46.2% | -9.8% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newark Close was 20.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.8% lower than the Stoke Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Newark Close has the 7th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Stoke Park and the 72nd lowest crime rate of 432 local areas in Ipswich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -89.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Newark Close, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £268,000 | 2025-07-25 | £277,399 |
| 15 Newark Close, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2022-07-29 | £371,390 |
| 9 Newark Close, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £261,000 | 2022-07-29 | £255,087 |
| 22 Newark Close, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2021-06-29 | £337,803 |
| 24 Newark Close, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £274,000 | 2021-03-12 | £305,700 |
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 4,902 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 | 699 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Willows Primary School Downing Close , IP2 9ER | 3out of 4 | 716 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Halifax Primary School Prince of Wales Drive , IP2 8PY | 3out of 4 | 1,460 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich Stone Lodge Lane West , IP2 9HN | 4out of 4 | 1,467 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oaks Primary School Aster Road , IP2 0NR | 4out of 4 | 1,537 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 | 1,149 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy Maidenhall Approach , IP2 8PL | 2out of 4 | 1,914 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipswich Academy Braziers Wood Road , IP3 0SP | 3out of 4 | 4,540 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne Academy Marlow Road , IP1 5JN | 3out of 4 | 4,676 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 | 1,831 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Suffolk New College Rope Walk , IP4 1LT | - not rated | 3,683 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,144 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stone Lodge Academy Stone Lodge Lane West , IP2 9HW | 3out of 4 | 1,338 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belstead House Adult Education Centre Sprites Lane , Belstead IP8 3NA | - not rated | 1,506 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School Sprites Lane , IP8 3ND | 1out of 4 | 1,642 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Catch 22 Include Primary School Suffolk Include Suffolk , Springvale Court IP8 3AS | - not rated | 2,727 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Peters Church | Stoke Park Drive, Ipswich | 698 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belstead Arms Public House | Radcliffe Drive, Ipswich | 1,077 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chipswich | 11 Cambridge Drive, Ipswich | 790 yd | |
| Jade Village | 33 Cambridge Drive, Ipswich | 790 yd | |
| Porters Fish | 55 Stoke Park Drive, Ipswich | 791 yd | |
| Ellenbrook Fish Bar | 13 Ellenbrook Green, Ipswich | 945 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Stoke Park Drive, Ipswich | 698 yd | |
| East of England Co-Op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 310 Sheldrake Drive | 903 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Belstead Brook Leisure Club | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 359 yd |
| Willows Primary School DOWNING CLOSE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 733 yd |
| Bourne Park LANERCOST WAY | grass pitches | 790 yd |
| Gusford Community Primary School SHELDRAKE DRIVE | grass pitches | 846 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 | 20.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 197 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 3.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.