Rosebery Road is in Ipswich and in Ipswich district. IP4 1PS 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 Rosebery Road, Ipswich, IP4 1PS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP3 8JU, IP4 1PN, IP3 8HL, IP4 1PR, IP4 1PP, IP3 8HN, IP3 8JX, IP3 8AT, IP4 1PB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IP4 1PS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 47.2% | 49.5% | 2.3% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 52.8% | 50.5% | -2.3% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 1PS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.8% 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 | 47.4% | 51.8% | 4.4% | 37.9% | 13.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.1% | 26.9% | -2.2% | 44.2% | -17.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 7% | 5.3% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Divorced | 13% | 12.7% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.2% | 50.7% | 6.5% | 48.4% | 2.3% |
| Good health | 40.1% | 36.8% | -3.3% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 8.9% | -5.0% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 3.6% | 1.7% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 20.9% | 19.3% | -1.6% | 18.2% | 1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 18.1% | 0.7% | 9.6% | 8.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 13.6% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 4.5% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 17.7% | 5.1% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.3% | 23.5% | 2.2% | 33.8% | -10.3% |
| Other | 9.1% | 3.3% | -5.8% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 1.7% | -1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 90.6% | 77.8% | -12.8% | 81.4% | -3.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 0.2% | 4.1% |
| Other | 0% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
In this area, 65.9% 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 | 86.9% | 65.9% | -21.0% | 83.2% | -17.3% |
| European Union | 7.9% | 23.8% | 15.9% | 6.1% | 17.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 6.3% | 3.3% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.8% | 65.7% | -20.1% | 83.2% | -17.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 8.3% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 9.6% | 5.9% | 2.9% | 6.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 12.5% | 7.6% | 2.2% | 10.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 4% | 0.6% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.5% | 76.7% | -25.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 5% | 0.5% | 4.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 5% | 1.3% | 3.7% |
| Romania | 11% | 0.9% | 10.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4.7% | 1.5% | 3.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 18.7% | 13.5% | 5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.1% | 37.2% | 14.9% |
| Christian | 32.5% | 46.2% | -13.7% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 6.9% | 6.5% | 0.4% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rosebery Road was 33.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.7% lower than the Alexandra average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rosebery Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Alexandra and the 124th lowest crime rate of 432 local areas in Ipswich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -2.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 Rosebery Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2025-03-28 | £167,048 |
| 17 Rosebery Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2025-02-14 | £174,455 |
| 29 Rosebery Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2025-01-29 | £169,147 |
| 40 Rosebery Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £179,000 | 2025-01-06 | £183,498 |
| 60 Rosebery Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2024-02-06 | £206,384 |
| Full-Time Employee | 119 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| 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 | 28 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Chesterfield Drive , IP1 6DW | 4out of 4 | 3,933 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery Clifford Road , IP4 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 277 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's Primary School Woodbridge Road , IP4 2LT | 3out of 4 | 622 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich Woodbridge Road , IP4 4EU | 4out of 4 | 833 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Hill Primary Derby Road , IP3 8DL | 2out of 4 | 943 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich Bolton Lane , IP4 2BT | 3out of 4 | 1,133 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copleston High School Copleston Road , IP4 5HD | 3out of 4 | 1,640 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate High School Sidegate Lane West , IP4 3DL | 3out of 4 | 2,210 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy Maidenhall Approach , IP2 8PL | 2out of 4 | 2,215 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic High School Digby Road , IP4 3NJ | 2out of 4 | 2,328 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipswich Academy Braziers Wood Road , IP3 0SP | 3out of 4 | 3,140 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 555 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| One Sixth Form College Scrivener Drive , Pinewood IP8 3SU | - not rated | 5,144 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Suffolk Waterfront Building , Neptune Quay IP4 1QJ | - not rated | 699 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Learning Support, Southern Area Education Office St Andrew House , County Hall IP4 1LJ | - not rated | 741 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Academy 291 Spring Road , IP4 5ND | 3out of 4 | 1,267 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipswich School Henley Road , IP1 3SG | - not rated | 1,959 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| First Base Ipswich Academy Raeburn Road , IP3 0EW | 4out of 4 | 2,311 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Beans Limited | 37 Foxhall Road, Ipswich | 46 yd | |
| Clifford Road Primary School | Clifford Road, Ipswich | 168 yd | |
| Partyman World (Lakeside) Ltd | Partyman World of Play, 9 Cavendish Street | 417 yd | |
| Masha of India | 200 St Helens Street, Ipswich | 549 yd | |
| Masha of India | 200 St Helens Street, Ipswich | 549 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlborough Bowling Club | Lansdowne Road, Ipswich | 381 yd | |
| California Social Club Ltd | California Social Club, 191-199 Foxhall Road | 503 yd | |
| The Gardeners Arms | 75 Fore Hamlet, Ipswich | 556 yd | |
| The Harp Free House & Guest House | 213-215 Cauldwell Hall Road, Ipswich | 686 yd | |
| The Water Lily Public House | 100 St Helens Street, Ipswich | 734 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Peking Express | 41 Foxhall Road, Ipswich | 51 yd | |
| Suffolk Grill | 39 Foxhall Road, Ipswich | 51 yd | |
| Wellesley Road Takeaway | 1A Wellesley Road, Ipswich | 113 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 44 Foxhall Road, Ipswich | 127 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 105 Felixstowe Road, Ipswich | 698 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 34 Foxhall Road | 81 yd | |
| Tesco | 283 Duke Street, Ipswich | 742 yd | |
| Marina Supermarket Ltd | 56 Duke Street, Ipswich | 790 yd | |
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 111-113 Cauldwell Hall Road | 871 yd | |
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 335-337 Woodbridge Road | 938 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Suffolk New College Sports Centre ROPE WALK | 607 yd | |
| Adrenaline Gym (Closed) Rope Walk | health and fitness suite | 693 yd |
| Profiles Gym Waterfront UNIVERSITY AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 800 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Ipswich) GRIMWADE STREET | artificial grass pitch | 800 yd |
| Fore Street Pool FORE STREET | swimming pool | 972 yd |
| Energie Fitness Ipswich 208A 208A FELIXSTOWE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,032 yd |
| Oaks Gym 45-47 45-47 UPPER ORWELL STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,071 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 | 77.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 118.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.