Darwin Road, Ipswich, IP4 1QE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IP4 1QE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52%	50.2%	-1.8%	51.0%	-0.8%
Male	48%	49.8%	1.8%	49.0%	0.8%

Partnership Status

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	32.8%	37.6%	4.8%	37.9%	-0.3%
Married: Opposite sex	52%	46.2%	-5.8%	44.2%	2.0%
Separated	2.2%	4.3%	2.1%	2.2%	2.1%
Divorced	11.4%	7.7%	-3.7%	9.1%	-1.4%
Widowed	1.7%	4.3%	2.6%	6.1%	-1.8%

Health

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	47.4%	50.5%	3.1%	48.4%	2.1%
Good health	37.4%	32%	-5.4%	33.6%	-1.6%
Fair health	11.9%	13.4%	1.5%	12.7%	0.7%
Bad health	1.7%	2.7%	1.0%	4.0%	-1.3%
Very bad health	1.7%	1.4%	-0.3%	1.2%	0.2%

Education and Qualifications

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	13.5%	18.1%	4.6%	18.2%	-0.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.3%	10.8%	-4.5%	9.6%	1.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.9%	9.5%	-8.4%	13.4%	-3.9%
Apprenticeship	3.5%	3.4%	-0.1%	5.3%	-1.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.9%	17.2%	6.3%	16.9%	0.3%
Degree or Similar	33.2%	39.7%	6.5%	33.8%	5.9%
Other	5.7%	1.3%	-4.4%	2.8%	-1.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	2.3%	1.7%	-0.6%	1.1%	0.6%
Chinese	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	1%	0.7%	-0.3%	3.1%	-2.4%
Other Asian	0%	2.4%	2.4%	1.6%	0.8%
Black African	0%	1.4%	1.4%	2.5%	-1.1%
Black Caribbean	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	1.0%	-0.3%
Other Black	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.4%	1.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	3.6%	3.4%	-0.2%	0.9%	2.5%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	91.4%	81.6%	-9.8%	81.4%	0.2%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Arab	0%	2.4%	2.4%	0.6%	1.8%
Other	0%	3.1%	3.1%	1.6%	1.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 81.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.4%	81.1%	-9.3%	83.2%	-2.1%
European Union	6%	10%	4.0%	6.1%	3.9%
Rest of Europe	0%	1%	1.0%	0.8%	0.2%
Africa	0%	2.1%	2.1%	2.7%	-0.6%
Middle East and Asia	2.3%	5.5%	3.2%	5.6%	-0.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	1%	0.3%	-0.7%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	89.7%	81.1%	-8.6%	83.2%	-2.1%
10+ Years	4%	6.9%	2.9%	9.8%	-2.9%
5-10 Years	2%	6.5%	4.5%	2.9%	3.6%
2-5 Years	1%	2.4%	1.4%	2.2%	0.2%
Less than 2 years	3.3%	3.1%	-0.2%	1.9%	1.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	75.6%	76.7%	-1.1%
Ireland	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Germany	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
Italy	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Lithuania	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Romania	5.2%	0.9%	4.3%
Other EU countries	1%	1.5%	-0.5%
Southern Asia	1%	1.2%	-0.2%
No passport held	13.4%	13.5%	-0.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	47.3%	37.2%	10.1%
Christian	39.4%	46.2%	-6.8%
Buddhist	1.7%	0.5%	1.2%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Muslim	5.1%	6.5%	-1.4%
Not answered	6.2%	6.0%	0.2%

Safety

Is Darwin Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Darwin Road was 39.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.9% lower than the Alexandra average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.

Darwin Road has the 16th lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Alexandra and the 143rd lowest crime rate of 429 local areas in Ipswich .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£42,700

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in IP4 1QE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Darwin Road are based on 77 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Ipswich.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Darwin Road, Ipswich, IP4 1QE

Estimated Average Property Prices for IP4 1QE

Average Price
£290,410

Semi-Detached
£281,540

Terraced
£255,285

Detached
£334,406

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Darwin Road

Average Price
£258,681

Semi-Detached
£267,188

Terraced
£223,707

Detached
£319,523

Flats/Maisonettes
£88,054

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Darwin Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
55 Darwin Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building	£345,000	2025-06-02	£331,591
63 Darwin Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building	£270,000	2025-03-14	£261,353
55 Darwin Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building	£275,000	2018-02-27	£312,578
55 Darwin Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2016-01-20	£330,564
71 Darwin Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building	£270,000	2015-10-20	£367,088

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for IP4 1QE

Employment

IP4 1QE 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	92
Part-Time Employee	42
Retired	33
Self-Employed	27
Student (economically inactive)	20
Unemployed	6
Looking after home or family	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	30
Human health and social work activities	21
Transport and storage	20
Education	16
Construction	14
Accommodation and food service activities	13
Information and communication	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Financial and insurance activities	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Other	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Manufacturing	5
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Highfield Nursery School Chesterfield Drive , IP1 6DW	4out of 4	4,291 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery Clifford Road , IP4 1PJ	- not rated	226 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rose Hill Primary School Derby Road , IP3 8DL	- not rated	629 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Rose Hill Primary Derby Road , IP3 8DL	- not rated	629 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich Woodbridge Road , IP4 4EU	4out of 4	834 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich Woodbridge Road , IP4 4EU	- not rated	834 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Copleston High School Copleston Road , IP4 5HD	3out of 4	1,193 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Copleston High School Copleston Road , IP4 5HD	- not rated	1,193 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Alban's Catholic High School Digby Road , IP4 3NJ	- not rated	1,952 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Alban's Catholic High School Digby Road , IP4 3NJ	3out of 4	1,952 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Northgate High School Sidegate Lane West , IP4 3DL	- not rated	2,144 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Suffolk New College Rope Walk , IP4 1LT	- not rated	1,002 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
School of Jesus and Mary Woodbridge Road , IP4 4BB	- not rated	859 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Parkside Academy 291 Spring Road , IP4 5ND	3out of 4	914 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Parkside Pupil Referral Unit 291 Spring Road , IP4 5ND	- not rated	914 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Woodbridge Road Academy 50 Russet Road , IP4 2EB	- not rated	1,031 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
University of Suffolk Waterfront Building , Neptune Quay IP4 1QJ	- not rated	1,122 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Clifford Road Primary School	Clifford Road, Ipswich	234 yd
Little Beans Limited	37 Foxhall Road, Ipswich	346 yd
Partyman World (Lakeside) Ltd	Partyman World of Play, 9 Cavendish Street	706 yd
The Royal Oak	175 Felixstowe Road, Ipswich	758 yd
Masha of India	200 St Helens Street, Ipswich	814 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Marlborough Bowling Club	Lansdowne Road, Ipswich	114 yd
California Social Club Ltd	California Social Club, 191-199 Foxhall Road	248 yd
The Harp Free House & Guest House	213-215 Cauldwell Hall Road, Ipswich	374 yd
The Old Times Public House	324 Spring Road, Ipswich	684 yd
Roundwood Bowling Club	Gordon Road, Ipswich	817 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Wellesley Road Takeaway	1A Wellesley Road, Ipswich	210 yd
Pizza Hut	44 Foxhall Road, Ipswich	293 yd
The Peking Express	41 Foxhall Road, Ipswich	355 yd
Suffolk Grill	39 Foxhall Road, Ipswich	355 yd
Friendship	170 Cauldwell Hall Road, Ipswich	433 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
East of England Co-op Foodstore	East of England Co-op, 34 Foxhall Road	379 yd
East of England Co-op Foodstore	East of England Co-op, 111-113 Cauldwell Hall Road	636 yd
Tesco	389 Foxhall Road, Ipswich	891 yd
Poundstretcher Limited	4 Hines Road, Ipswich	907 yd
East of England Co-op Foodstore	East of England Co-op, 335-337 Woodbridge Road	943 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Energie Fitness Ipswich 208A 208A FELIXSTOWE ROAD	health and fitness suite	899 yd
Suffolk New College Sports Centre ROPE WALK		915 yd
Adrenaline Gym (Closed) Rope Walk	health and fitness suite	1,002 yd
Profiles Gym Waterfront UNIVERSITY AVENUE	health and fitness suite	1,092 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	200 Mbit/s
Average download speed	229.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	20.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of IP4 1QE