Wellington Road is in Eye and in Mid Suffolk district. IP23 7BE is located in the Eye electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Central Suffolk and North Ipswich. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wellington Road, Eye, IP23 7BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP23 7BU, IP23 7BD, IP23 7BA, IP23 7BG, IP23 7AP, IP23 7BB, IP23 7DU, IP23 7AZ, IP23 7HF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IP23 7BE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 50.5% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 49.4% | 49.5% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 31.4% | 34.6% | 3.2% | 37.9% | -3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.3% | 39% | -4.3% | 44.2% | -5.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 6.1% | 4.4% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 11% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 8.8% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
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% | 37.8% | -1.2% | 48.4% | -10.6% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 34.4% | -2.7% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 18.6% | 3.1% | 12.7% | 5.9% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 7.6% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 3.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 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 IP23 7BE this area, 30.3% 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 18.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.5% | 30.3% | -7.2% | 18.2% | 12.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 17.1% | -0.5% | 9.6% | 7.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 16.2% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 4.4% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.5% | 11.4% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.8% | 18.9% | 5.1% | 33.8% | -14.9% |
| Other | 4.6% | 1.8% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.4% | 97.2% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
In this area, 94.5% 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 | 97.1% | 94.5% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 94.5% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.8% | 76.7% | -17.9% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 38.4% | 13.5% | 24.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.5% | 37.2% | 12.3% |
| Christian | 39.8% | 46.2% | -6.4% |
| Other religion | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wellington Road was 77.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.7% higher than the Eye average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wellington Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Eye and the 40th highest crime rate of 313 local areas in Mid Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Willows Wellington Road, Eye, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2024-11-11 | £534,079 |
| 35 Wellington Road, Eye, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2021-04-23 | £235,068 |
| 28 Wellington Road, Eye, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £274,000 | 2021-02-12 | £310,885 |
| 31 Wellington Road, Eye, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2021-01-01 | £255,156 |
| 33A Wellington Road, Eye, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2019-08-15 | £475,042 |
IP23 7BE 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.
| Retired | 68 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary School, Eye Church Street , IP23 7BD | 3out of 4 | 312 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Occold Primary School The Street , Occold IP23 7PL | 3out of 4 | 3,801 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mellis Church of England Primary School Yaxley Road , Mellis IP23 8DP | 3out of 4 | 4,360 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorndon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School The Street , Thorndon IP23 7JR | 2out of 4 | 4,684 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Primary School Heckfield Green , Hoxne IP21 5AD | 3out of 4 | 5,050 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartismere School Castleton Way , IP23 7BL | 4out of 4 | 856 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafeye | 14 Broad Street, EYE | 277 yd | |
| Lee's Cottage | 7 Lambseth Street, EYE | 283 yd | |
| Eyes Open CIC T/A The Bank Arts Cent | 2 Castle Street, EYE | 334 yd | |
| Staff Canteen | 1 Stop Halal Staff Canteen Vion, Magdalen Street | 531 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Queens Head | Queens Head, 7 Cross Street | 290 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Happy House | 19 Castle Street, EYE | 239 yd | |
| Eye Fish & Chips | 6 Lambseth Street, EYE | 283 yd | |
| Pizza + | Pizza House, 2 Magdalen Street | 376 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ipswich & Norwich Co-op | East of England Co-operative Society The House, 6 Broad Street | 270 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eye Town Moor Magdalen Street | grass pitches | 514 yd |
| Hartismere Sports Centre CASTLETON WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,017 yd |
| Eye Cricket Club Ludgate Causeway | grass pitches | 1,026 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 71.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.