Norfolk Road is in Ipswich and in Ipswich district. IP4 2HB is located in the St Margaret's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ipswich. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Norfolk Road, Ipswich, IP4 2HB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP4 2HZ, IP4 2ET, IP4 2JA, IP4 2EZ, IP4 2HH, IP4 2ES, IP4 2JB, IP4 2HX, IP4 2HR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IP4 2HB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 51.1% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 48.7% | 48.9% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 2HB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.3% 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 | 45.6% | 55.3% | 9.7% | 37.9% | 17.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.2% | 23.3% | -5.9% | 44.2% | -20.9% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 5.1% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 12.1% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 10.3% | 4.2% | -6.1% | 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 | 36.1% | 43.4% | 7.3% | 48.4% | -5.0% |
| Good health | 39.6% | 32.4% | -7.2% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 18.7% | 16.9% | -1.8% | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 5.5% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 32.3% | 25.5% | -6.8% | 18.2% | 7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 12.5% | 1.7% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 13.9% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 5.6% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 13% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.2% | 24.5% | -2.7% | 33.8% | -9.3% |
| Other | 5.6% | 5.1% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 5.7% | 5.9% | 0.2% | 1.1% | 4.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 4.3% | 0.7% | -3.6% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 6.1% | 4.1% | -2.0% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 3% | 0.4% | -2.6% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 3% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 74.3% | 76.4% | 2.1% | 81.4% | -5.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
In this area, 73.3% 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 | 71.3% | 73.3% | 2.0% | 83.2% | -9.9% |
| European Union | 13.5% | 16.7% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 10.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.7% | 4.8% | -6.9% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.4% | 73.3% | 2.9% | 83.2% | -9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 14.1% | 11.5% | 9.8% | 4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.6% | 4.4% | -5.2% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.8% | 3% | -4.8% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.6% | 5.2% | -4.4% | 1.9% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 46.9% | 76.7% | -29.8% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 5.5% | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Romania | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Other EU countries | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 28.7% | 13.5% | 15.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.5% | 37.2% | 9.3% |
| Christian | 35.4% | 46.2% | -10.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 5.9% | 6.5% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Norfolk Road was 116.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 146.9% higher than the St Margaret's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Norfolk Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 26 local areas in St Margaret's and the 101st highest crime rate of 432 local areas in Ipswich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Norfolk Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2025-04-28 | £168,000 |
| 46 Norfolk Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2025-04-04 | £150,000 |
| 36 Norfolk Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2025-03-27 | £192,173 |
| 58 Norfolk Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2025-03-21 | £192,173 |
| 53 Norfolk Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £176,000 | 2025-02-28 | £179,317 |
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Other | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| 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 | 2,834 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich Bolton Lane , IP4 2BT | 3out of 4 | 230 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's Primary School Woodbridge Road , IP4 2LT | 3out of 4 | 508 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich Woodbridge Road , IP4 4EU | 4out of 4 | 1,022 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich Portman Road , IP1 2AX | 3out of 4 | 1,167 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery Clifford Road , IP4 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,235 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 | 1,923 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy Maidenhall Approach , IP2 8PL | 2out of 4 | 2,390 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Copleston High School Copleston Road , IP4 5HD | 3out of 4 | 2,529 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic High School Digby Road , IP4 3NJ | 2out of 4 | 2,846 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chantry Academy Mallard Way , IP2 9LR | 3out of 4 | 3,123 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 | 796 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| One Sixth Form College Scrivener Drive , Pinewood IP8 3SU | - not rated | 4,714 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 | 577 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipswich School Henley Road , IP1 3SG | - not rated | 880 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Suffolk Waterfront Building , Neptune Quay IP4 1QJ | - not rated | 1,063 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbridge Academy London Road , IP1 2HE | 3out of 4 | 1,492 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty Lodge Independent School 23 - 25 Waterloo Road , IP1 2NY | - not rated | 1,776 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonar Bangla | 37 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich | 385 yd | |
| The Green Room Cafe | 18 St Margarets Green, Ipswich | 408 yd | |
| Good Inside Social | 16 St Margarets Green, Ipswich | 411 yd | |
| Hope Church Ipswich | The Hope Centre, 10 St Margarets Street | 443 yd | |
| Encore Coffee House | 10 St Margarets Street, Ipswich | 443 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Woolpack Inn Public House | 1 Tuddenham Road, Ipswich | 327 yd | |
| Duke Of York | Duke Of York Public House, 212-214 Woodbridge Road | 442 yd | |
| The County | 29 St Helens Street, Ipswich | 465 yd | |
| Ipswich Masonic Hall Ltd | 8 Soane Street, Ipswich | 501 yd | |
| The Dove Street Inn | 76 St Helens Street, Ipswich | 507 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Friend | 30 Suffolk Road, Ipswich | 124 yd | |
| Britannia Fish Bar | 39 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich | 385 yd | |
| King Of Churros | 40 St Helens Street, Ipswich | 501 yd | |
| The Kiosk | Christchurch Catering Co. Ice Cream Kiosk, Christchurch Park | 506 yd | |
| Antalya Grill | 84 St Helens Street, Ipswich | 521 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Iceland Unit 38, Sailmakers, 11 Tavern Street | 730 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | Morrison Daily Unit 23, Sailmakers, 11 Tavern Street | 730 yd | |
| J Sainsbury Plc | Sainsbury's, 38-40 Upper Brook Street | 802 yd | |
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 335-337 Woodbridge Road | 813 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 16-26 Westgate Street, Ipswich | 944 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oaks Gym 45-47 45-47 UPPER ORWELL STREET | health and fitness suite | 617 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Ipswich) GRIMWADE STREET | artificial grass pitch | 697 yd |
| Adrenaline Gym (Closed) Rope Walk | health and fitness suite | 712 yd |
| Suffolk New College Sports Centre ROPE WALK | 715 yd | |
| Crown Pools Crown Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 745 yd |
| Pure Gym (Ipswich Buttermarket) ST. STEPHENS LANE | health and fitness suite | 846 yd |
| Christchurch Park HENLEY ROAD | tennis courts | 858 yd |
| Fore Street Pool FORE STREET | swimming pool | 867 yd |
| Ipswich School HENLEY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,025 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 | 98.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.5% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 135.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.