Ipswich Road is in Yaxley, Eye and in Mid Suffolk district. IP23 8BT is located in the Palgrave 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 Ipswich Road, Yaxley, Eye, IP23 8BT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP23 8BP, IP23 8BU, IP23 8BE, IP23 8BA, IP23 8EJ, IP23 8DH, IP23 8BL, IP23 8BX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IP23 8BT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 51.2% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 50.5% | 48.8% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 IP23 8BT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.8% 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 | 20.5% | 25.5% | 5.0% | 37.9% | -12.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.9% | 53.8% | -5.1% | 44.2% | 9.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 9.2% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 11.1% | 9.6% | -1.5% | 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 | 45.6% | 45.2% | -0.4% | 48.4% | -3.2% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 37.2% | 0.1% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 14.4% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.2% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 21% | 19% | -2.0% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 12.9% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 12.1% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 6% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 18.7% | 5.5% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.8% | 28.4% | 1.6% | 33.8% | -5.4% |
| Other | 2.3% | 3% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.2% 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 | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 99% | 99.2% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 17.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
In this area, 97.8% 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 | 96.4% | 97.8% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 98% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 9.8% | -8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82% | 76.7% | 5.3% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 17.2% | 13.5% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.6% | 37.2% | -1.6% |
| Christian | 57% | 46.2% | 10.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ipswich Road was 9.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.1% lower than the Eye average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ipswich Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Eye and the 31st lowest crime rate of 313 local areas in Mid Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.5%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard End Ipswich Road, Eye, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2021-06-07 | £560,432 |
| 2 Church View Ipswich Road, Eye, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2018-05-14 | £513,502 |
| The Red House Ipswich Road, Eye, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2011-11-25 | £505,861 |
| 3 Church View Ipswich Road, Eye, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £58,750 | 1999-11-08 | £239,719 |
| 2 Church View Ipswich Road, Eye, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £51,500 | 1998-04-30 | £252,773 |
IP23 8BT area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
IP23 8BT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 166 |
| Retired | 145 |
| Self-Employed | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 55 |
| Education | 44 |
| Human health and social work activities | 38 |
| Construction | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mellis Church of England Primary School Yaxley Road , Mellis IP23 8DP | 3out of 4 | 1,498 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary School, Eye Church Street , IP23 7BD | 3out of 4 | 3,174 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Palgrave Church of England Primary School Palgrave , IP22 1AG | 3out of 4 | 4,908 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wortham Primary School Wortham , Bury Road IP22 1PX | 4out of 4 | 5,186 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorndon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School The Street , Thorndon IP23 7JR | 2out of 4 | 5,336 yd | Voluntary controlled school | 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 | 2,047 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cherry Tree | Cherry Tree Inn, Old Norwich Road | 465 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 | 68.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 72.55 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 72.55 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.