Grimwade Street is in Ipswich and in Ipswich district. IP4 1LP is located in the Alexandra electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ipswich. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Grimwade Street, Ipswich, IP4 1LP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP4 1LS, IP4 2JZ, IP4 1NA, IP4 1NB, IP4 1ND, IP4 2JL, IP4 2LA, IP4 1NF, IP4 2NA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IP4 1LP is primarily male, with 53.1% of the population 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% | 46.9% | 3.4% | 51.0% | -4.1% |
| Male | 56.5% | 53.1% | -3.4% | 49.0% | 4.1% |
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 1LP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.7% 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% | 65.7% | 9.0% | 37.9% | 27.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.1% | 14.3% | -12.8% | 44.2% | -29.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 16% | 8.1% | 9.1% | 6.9% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 1.1% | -3.8% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
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% | 37.4% | -1.0% | 48.4% | -11.0% |
| Good health | 41.2% | 34.6% | -6.6% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 16.1% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 9% | 4.5% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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% | 20.3% | -3.3% | 18.2% | 2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 18.1% | 1.4% | 9.6% | 8.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 14.1% | -4.5% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 14.7% | 5.9% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.8% | 28.2% | 10.4% | 33.8% | -5.6% |
| Other | 13.4% | 1.7% | -11.7% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.9% 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% | 1.4% | -10.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 8% | 5.3% | -2.7% | 3.1% | 2.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 4.3% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 4.3% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.8% | 2.4% | -1.4% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 4.8% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 3.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 56.9% | 69.9% | 13.0% | 81.4% | -11.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3.1% | 3.8% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 60% 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% | 60% | -1.6% | 83.2% | -23.2% |
| European Union | 8.2% | 24.9% | 16.7% | 6.1% | 18.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 5.2% | 2% | -3.2% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.5% | 10.2% | -10.3% | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.2% | 58.9% | -2.3% | 83.2% | -24.3% |
| 10+ Years | 7.1% | 18.2% | 11.1% | 9.8% | 8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 8% | 9.6% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 6.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.9% | 4.8% | -4.1% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.8% | 8.6% | -6.2% | 1.9% | 6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 46% | 76.7% | -30.7% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 6.6% | 0.5% | 6.1% |
| Lithuania | 6.2% | 0.3% | 5.9% |
| Poland | 5.2% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 6.2% | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 6.6% | 1.2% | 5.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 15.6% | 13.5% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.3% | 37.2% | 4.1% |
| Christian | 39.4% | 46.2% | -6.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 4.8% | 6.5% | -1.7% |
| Not answered | 9.6% | 6.0% | 3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grimwade Street was 88.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.2% lower than the Alexandra average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Grimwade Street has the 31st lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Alexandra and the 156th highest crime rate of 432 local areas in Ipswich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 Grimwade Street, Ipswich, Suffolk Other, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2024-03-12 | £123,706 |
| 60 Grimwade Street, Ipswich, Suffolk Other, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2022-06-24 | £70,543 |
| 20 Grimwade Street, Ipswich, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2021-12-15 | £145,877 |
| 24 Grimwade Street, Ipswich, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £103,000 | 2016-06-27 | £126,850 |
| 24 Grimwade Street, Ipswich, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2015-07-30 | £105,600 |
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Other | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| 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 | 3,162 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 | 367 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 | 418 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 | 1,079 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery Clifford Road , IP4 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,116 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich Woodbridge Road , IP4 4EU | 4out of 4 | 1,242 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,843 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate High School Sidegate Lane West , IP4 3DL | 3out of 4 | 2,400 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Copleston High School Copleston Road , IP4 5HD | 3out of 4 | 2,501 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chantry Academy Mallard Way , IP2 9LR | 3out of 4 | 2,727 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic High School Digby Road , IP4 3NJ | 2out of 4 | 3,037 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 | 360 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| One Sixth Form College Scrivener Drive , Pinewood IP8 3SU | - not rated | 4,405 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 | 145 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Suffolk Waterfront Building , Neptune Quay IP4 1QJ | - not rated | 532 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipswich School Henley Road , IP1 3SG | - not rated | 1,195 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbridge Academy London Road , IP1 2HE | 3out of 4 | 1,485 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty Lodge Independent School 23 - 25 Waterloo Road , IP1 2NY | - not rated | 1,886 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanks Dirty | Hanks Pub And Food, 66-68 St Helens Street | 102 yd | |
| Chennai Expresse Limited | Chennai Dosa, 24 St Helens Street | 185 yd | |
| Ipswich Perfect Restaurant | 39 Upper Orwell Street, Ipswich | 195 yd | |
| Jamaica Street | 63 Upper Orwell Street, Ipswich | 195 yd | |
| Mister Wing | 7 St Helens Street, Ipswich | 200 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dove Street Inn | 76 St Helens Street, Ipswich | 100 yd | |
| Goals | Goals Soccer Centre, 35 Grimwade Street | 144 yd | |
| The County | 29 St Helens Street, Ipswich | 159 yd | |
| The Water Lily Public House | 100 St Helens Street, Ipswich | 182 yd | |
| The Spread Eagle Pub | Spread Eagle Public House, 1-3 Fore Street | 231 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Of Churros | 40 St Helens Street, Ipswich | 71 yd | |
| Antalya Grill | 84 St Helens Street, Ipswich | 182 yd | |
| Yaga's Juice Bar | 45-47 Upper Orwell Street, Ipswich | 190 yd | |
| Turkish Kebab House | 60 Upper Orwell Street, Ipswich | 242 yd | |
| Chicago Express Pizza | 28 Upper Orwell Street, Ipswich | 253 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| J Sainsbury Plc | Sainsbury's, 38-40 Upper Brook Street | 513 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Iceland Unit 38, Sailmakers, 11 Tavern Street | 693 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | Morrison Daily Unit 23, Sailmakers, 11 Tavern Street | 693 yd | |
| Tesco | 283 Duke Street, Ipswich | 755 yd | |
| Marina Supermarket Ltd | 56 Duke Street, Ipswich | 762 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Soccer Centre (Ipswich) GRIMWADE STREET | artificial grass pitch | 143 yd |
| Oaks Gym 45-47 45-47 UPPER ORWELL STREET | health and fitness suite | 191 yd |
| Adrenaline Gym (Closed) Rope Walk | health and fitness suite | 218 yd |
| Suffolk New College Sports Centre ROPE WALK | 285 yd | |
| Fore Street Pool FORE STREET | swimming pool | 302 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Ipswich) KEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 576 yd |
| Pure Gym (Ipswich Buttermarket) ST. STEPHENS LANE | health and fitness suite | 626 yd |
| Profiles Gym Waterfront UNIVERSITY AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 688 yd |
| Crown Pools Crown Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 815 yd |
| Gym & Trim Ltd (Closed) Grafton Way | health and fitness suite | 916 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 | 32.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 32.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 32.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 32.1% |
| 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 | 67.9% |
| Median download speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 32.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.