Star Lane is in Ipswich and in Ipswich district. IP4 1JF is located in the Alexandra electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ipswich. This postcode has been in use since 2003-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Star Lane, Ipswich, IP4 1JF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP4 1NE, IP4 1JG, IP4 1ND, IP4 1JX, IP4 1JN, IP4 1JL, IP4 1LW, IP4 1JY, IP4 1NA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IP4 1JF has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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 | 43.5% | 48.1% | 4.6% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 56.5% | 51.9% | -4.6% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
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 IP4 1JF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.7% 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 | 56.7% | 42.7% | -14.0% | 37.9% | 4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.1% | 42% | 14.9% | 44.2% | -2.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 9.5% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 4.2% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 38.4% | 47% | 8.6% | 48.4% | -1.4% |
| Good health | 41.2% | 34.9% | -6.3% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 9.5% | -4.9% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 7.1% | 2.6% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 23.6% | 26.5% | 2.9% | 18.2% | 8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 11.2% | -5.5% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 14.6% | -4.0% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 5.8% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 10% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -6.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.8% | 28.5% | 10.7% | 33.8% | -5.3% |
| Other | 13.4% | 3.5% | -9.9% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 46% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 12.2% | 24.3% | 12.1% | 1.1% | 23.2% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 8% | 10.7% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 7.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.8% | 0.6% | -3.2% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 56.9% | 46% | -10.9% | 81.4% | -35.4% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 3.1% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
In this area, 52.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.6% | 52.1% | -9.5% | 83.2% | -31.1% |
| European Union | 8.2% | 16% | 7.8% | 6.1% | 9.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 5.2% | 4.1% | -1.1% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.5% | 26% | 5.5% | 5.6% | 20.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.6% | -2.0% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.2% | 51.8% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -31.4% |
| 10+ Years | 7.1% | 17.9% | 10.8% | 9.8% | 8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 8% | 8.2% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 5.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.9% | 13.5% | 4.6% | 2.2% | 11.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.8% | 8.5% | -6.3% | 1.9% | 6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.7% | 76.7% | -24.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 6.5% | 0.5% | 6.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 10.1% | 1.2% | 8.9% |
| No passport held | 16.6% | 13.5% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.4% | 37.2% | -14.8% |
| Christian | 30.7% | 46.2% | -15.5% |
| Hindu | 10.9% | 1.7% | 9.2% |
| Muslim | 32.2% | 6.5% | 25.7% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Star Lane was 227.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.3% lower than the Alexandra average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Star Lane has the 16th highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Alexandra and the 37th highest crime rate of 432 local areas in Ipswich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 135.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Ip Central, 129 Star Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2023-12-18 | £126,306 |
| 31 Ip Central, 129 Star Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2023-10-02 | £140,873 |
| Apartment 22 Ip Central, 129 Star Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2022-12-22 | £125,589 |
| 16 Ip Central, 129 Star Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £116,500 | 2022-05-26 | £114,026 |
| 1 Ip Central, 129 Star Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2021-12-22 | £174,011 |
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Looking after home or family | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 26 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Chesterfield Drive , IP1 6DW | 4out of 4 | 3,241 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Helen's Primary School Woodbridge Road , IP4 2LT | 3out of 4 | 524 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich Bolton Lane , IP4 2BT | 3out of 4 | 584 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich Portman Road , IP1 2AX | 3out of 4 | 1,060 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery Clifford Road , IP4 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,194 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside Primary School Belstead Avenue , IP2 8NU | 2out of 4 | 1,294 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy Maidenhall Approach , IP2 8PL | 2out of 4 | 1,649 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chantry Academy Mallard Way , IP2 9LR | 3out of 4 | 2,567 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Copleston High School Copleston Road , IP4 5HD | 3out of 4 | 2,576 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate High School Sidegate Lane West , IP4 3DL | 3out of 4 | 2,590 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic High School Digby Road , IP4 3NJ | 2out of 4 | 3,170 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suffolk New College Rope Walk , IP4 1LT | - not rated | 382 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| One Sixth Form College Scrivener Drive , Pinewood IP8 3SU | - not rated | 4,266 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Learning Support, Southern Area Education Office St Andrew House , County Hall IP4 1LJ | - not rated | 283 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Suffolk Waterfront Building , Neptune Quay IP4 1QJ | - not rated | 428 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipswich School Henley Road , IP1 3SG | - not rated | 1,299 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbridge Academy London Road , IP1 2HE | 3out of 4 | 1,475 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty Lodge Independent School 23 - 25 Waterloo Road , IP1 2NY | - not rated | 1,905 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passage To India | 27-31 Fore Street, Ipswich | 155 yd | |
| East Ocean Chinese Restaurant | 25 Fore Street, Ipswich | 155 yd | |
| Takayama | 26-28 Fore Street, Ipswich | 178 yd | |
| Ninety-Two Noodle Bar | 92 Fore Street, Ipswich | 180 yd | |
| Shadow Gallery Coffee | Shadow Gallery, 14 Orwell Place | 184 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Nelson Public House | 81 Fore Street, Ipswich | 134 yd | |
| Goals | Goals Soccer Centre, 35 Grimwade Street | 140 yd | |
| Bin93.uk | Former, 93 Fore Street | 143 yd | |
| The Spread Eagle Pub | Spread Eagle Public House, 1-3 Fore Street | 168 yd | |
| Isaacs | Isaac Lord Merchant Quarter, 7 Wherry Quay | 234 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Efes Kebab House | Efes Kebab, 14-20 Fore Street | 176 yd | |
| Yaga's Juice Bar | 45-47 Upper Orwell Street, Ipswich | 219 yd | |
| Turkish Kebab House | 60 Upper Orwell Street, Ipswich | 221 yd | |
| Juice Mix Bar | 132 Fore Street, Ipswich | 243 yd | |
| King Of Churros | 40 St Helens Street, Ipswich | 264 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| J Sainsbury Plc | Sainsbury's, 38-40 Upper Brook Street | 474 yd | |
| Marina Supermarket Ltd | 56 Duke Street, Ipswich | 636 yd | |
| Tesco | 283 Duke Street, Ipswich | 639 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Iceland Unit 38, Sailmakers, 11 Tavern Street | 730 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | Morrison Daily Unit 23, Sailmakers, 11 Tavern Street | 730 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fore Street Pool FORE STREET | swimming pool | 108 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Ipswich) GRIMWADE STREET | artificial grass pitch | 149 yd |
| Oaks Gym 45-47 45-47 UPPER ORWELL STREET | health and fitness suite | 217 yd |
| Adrenaline Gym (Closed) Rope Walk | health and fitness suite | 251 yd |
| Suffolk New College Sports Centre ROPE WALK | 340 yd | |
| Anytime Fitness (Ipswich) KEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 392 yd |
| Profiles Gym Waterfront UNIVERSITY AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 556 yd |
| Pure Gym (Ipswich Buttermarket) ST. STEPHENS LANE | health and fitness suite | 599 yd |
| Gym & Trim Ltd (Closed) Grafton Way | health and fitness suite | 782 yd |
| Crown Pools Crown Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 872 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 | 5.6% |
| 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 | 63.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 84.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 229.44 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 229.44 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 36.38 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.