Braeburn Close is in Ipswich and in Ipswich district. IP4 2GB is located in the St Margaret's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ipswich. This postcode has been in use since 2010-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Braeburn Close, Ipswich, IP4 2GB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP4 4AW, IP4 2GE, IP4 4AB, IP4 2QZ, IP4 2EH, IP4 4AA, IP4 2GA, IP4 4BP, IP4 4BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IP4 2GB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 53.6% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 47.1% | 46.4% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
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 2GB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.4% 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 | 48.9% | 54.4% | 5.5% | 37.9% | 16.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.2% | 27.2% | -5.0% | 44.2% | -17.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.6% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 13.6% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 1.6% | -1.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.3% | 49.2% | -1.1% | 48.4% | 0.8% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 35% | 2.7% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 12.6% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 15.6% | 19.2% | 3.6% | 18.2% | 1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 16.8% | 2.7% | 9.6% | 7.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 19.2% | 3.6% | 13.4% | 5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 4.8% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.6% | 12.8% | -2.8% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.2% | 26.4% | -5.8% | 33.8% | -7.4% |
| Other | 5.6% | 0.8% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.3% 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 | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 2% | 6.6% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 4.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 8.3% | 6.0% | 0.9% | 7.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 84.3% | 66.3% | -18.0% | 81.4% | -15.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 1.5% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 76% 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 | 84.6% | 76% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -7.2% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 9.3% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 2% | 4.4% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 8.7% | 4.0% | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.6% | 76% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -7.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 12.6% | 9.1% | 9.8% | 2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.4% | 3.8% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 3.3% | -0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.7% | 76.7% | -11.0% |
| Portugal | 3.9% | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 18.2% | 13.5% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.4% | 37.2% | 3.2% |
| Christian | 38.8% | 46.2% | -7.4% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 5.5% | 6.5% | -1.0% |
| Other religion | 5.5% | 0.6% | 4.9% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Braeburn Close was 93.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 98.0% higher than the St Margaret's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Braeburn Close has the 4th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in St Margaret's and the 145th highest crime rate of 432 local areas in Ipswich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 74.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Braeburn Close, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2024-09-19 | £274,012 |
| 2 Braeburn Close, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £269,500 | 2022-11-30 | £263,541 |
| 6 Braeburn Close, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2021-01-19 | £247,755 |
| 14 Braeburn Close, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2019-09-27 | £238,480 |
| 14 Braeburn Close, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2019-05-31 | £279,040 |
IP4 2GB area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in IP4 2GB area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Retired | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Education | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 3,139 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich Woodbridge Road , IP4 4EU | 4out of 4 | 548 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's Primary School Woodbridge Road , IP4 2LT | 3out of 4 | 770 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 | 838 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sidegate Primary School Sidegate Lane , IP4 4JD | 3out of 4 | 896 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery Clifford Road , IP4 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,076 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northgate High School Sidegate Lane West , IP4 3DL | 3out of 4 | 1,347 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Copleston High School Copleston Road , IP4 5HD | 3out of 4 | 2,135 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic High School Digby Road , IP4 3NJ | 2out of 4 | 2,282 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy Maidenhall Approach , IP2 8PL | 2out of 4 | 2,889 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Endeavour Academy Defoe Road , IP1 6SG | 3out of 4 | 3,522 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 | 1,096 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| One Sixth Form College Scrivener Drive , Pinewood IP8 3SU | - not rated | 5,328 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 | 981 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipswich School Henley Road , IP1 3SG | - not rated | 1,337 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Suffolk Waterfront Building , Neptune Quay IP4 1QJ | - not rated | 1,400 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Academy 291 Spring Road , IP4 5ND | 3out of 4 | 1,404 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Academy St Christopher's Hall , Renfrew Road IP4 3HG | 3out of 4 | 1,922 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste Community Cafe | 426 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich | 712 yd | |
| Masha of India | 200 St Helens Street, Ipswich | 795 yd | |
| Masha of India | 200 St Helens Street, Ipswich | 795 yd | |
| Hanks Dirty | Hanks Pub And Food, 66-68 St Helens Street | 957 yd | |
| Clifford Road Primary School | Clifford Road, Ipswich | 989 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Case Is Altered Public House | 341-343 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich | 353 yd | |
| Duke Of York | Duke Of York Public House, 212-214 Woodbridge Road | 440 yd | |
| Roundwood Bowling Club | Gordon Road, Ipswich | 756 yd | |
| The Woolpack Inn Public House | 1 Tuddenham Road, Ipswich | 807 yd | |
| The Water Lily Public House | 100 St Helens Street, Ipswich | 913 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ipswich Codfather | 386 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich | 423 yd | |
| City Friend | 30 Suffolk Road, Ipswich | 492 yd | |
| Good Taste Takeaway | Good Taste Chinese Takeaway, 175 Brunswick Road | 708 yd | |
| Bella Napoli | 420 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich | 712 yd | |
| Eastern Spice | 418 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich | 712 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 335-337 Woodbridge Road | 284 yd | |
| Unwrapped & Refill Ltd | Unwrapped & Refill, 715 Woodbridge Road | 977 yd | |
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 111-113 Cauldwell Hall Road | 1,004 yd | |
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 65-67 Colchester Road | 1,041 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sidegate Primary School SIDEGATE LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 722 yd |
| St John'S Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School VICTORY ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,021 yd |
| Suffolk New College Sports Centre ROPE WALK | 1,043 yd | |
| Ransomes Sports And Social Club SIDEGATE AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,064 yd |
| Adrenaline Gym (Closed) Rope Walk | health and fitness suite | 1,090 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 | 37.1% |
| 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 | 75.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 77.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 327.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 327.6 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.93 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.