Arthurs Terrace is in Ipswich and in Ipswich district. IP4 2NN 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 Arthurs Terrace, Ipswich, IP4 2NN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP4 2PG, IP4 2NR, IP4 2NP, IP4 2NJ, IP4 2HU, IP4 2EL, IP4 2PF, IP4 2NL, IP4 2HX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IP4 2NN is primarily male, with 53.2% 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 | 44.8% | 46.8% | 2.0% | 51.0% | -4.2% |
| Male | 55.2% | 53.2% | -2.0% | 49.0% | 4.2% |
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 2NN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.3% 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 | 47.7% | 48.3% | 0.6% | 37.9% | 10.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.1% | 32.8% | -0.3% | 44.2% | -11.4% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.6% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 14.2% | 13.3% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 4.2% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 3% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 (86.4%) 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 | 49.5% | 54.8% | 5.3% | 48.4% | 6.4% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 31.6% | -6.0% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 6.8% | 7.5% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -5.2% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 4.5% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 12.1% | 19.8% | 7.7% | 18.2% | 1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.9% | 10.1% | 2.2% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 9.7% | -6.6% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 6.3% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 13.4% | -1.7% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.4% | 40.3% | 3.9% | 33.8% | 6.5% |
| Other | 9.2% | 0.4% | -8.8% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 2.1% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 3.3% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 88.9% | 83.2% | -5.7% | 81.4% | 1.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 66.7% 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 | 81% | 66.7% | -14.3% | 83.2% | -16.5% |
| European Union | 9% | 21.6% | 12.6% | 6.1% | 15.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 4.2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 4.5% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81% | 66.5% | -14.5% | 83.2% | -16.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 14.1% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 7.5% | 5.0% | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.1% | 5.1% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 6.9% | 0.4% | 1.9% | 5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.2% | 76.7% | -19.5% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 3.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 7.2% | 1.3% | 5.9% |
| Romania | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 20.7% | 13.5% | 7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.5% | 37.2% | 7.3% |
| Christian | 42.1% | 46.2% | -4.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 5.1% | 6.5% | -1.4% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arthurs Terrace was 102.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.5% lower than the Alexandra average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Arthurs Terrace has the 32nd highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Alexandra and the 128th highest crime rate of 432 local areas in Ipswich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Arthurs Terrace, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2022-04-13 | £240,397 |
| 12 Arthurs Terrace, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2021-04-01 | £216,542 |
| 8 Arthurs Terrace, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2014-04-25 | £300,357 |
| 10 Arthurs Terrace, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2013-11-28 | £322,025 |
| 5 Arthurs Terrace, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £58,000 | 2012-12-05 | £101,036 |
IP4 2NN area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
IP4 2NN 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 110 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Chesterfield Drive , IP1 6DW | 4out of 4 | 3,031 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 | 236 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's Primary School Woodbridge Road , IP4 2LT | 3out of 4 | 284 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich Woodbridge Road , IP4 4EU | 4out of 4 | 1,002 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery Clifford Road , IP4 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,071 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich Portman Road , IP1 2AX | 3out of 4 | 1,180 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 2,066 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy Maidenhall Approach , IP2 8PL | 2out of 4 | 2,190 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Copleston High School Copleston Road , IP4 5HD | 3out of 4 | 2,417 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic High School Digby Road , IP4 3NJ | 2out of 4 | 2,831 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chantry Academy Mallard Way , IP2 9LR | 3out of 4 | 3,015 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 | 548 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| One Sixth Form College Scrivener Drive , Pinewood IP8 3SU | - not rated | 4,653 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 | 330 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Suffolk Waterfront Building , Neptune Quay IP4 1QJ | - not rated | 815 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipswich School Henley Road , IP1 3SG | - not rated | 1,055 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbridge Academy London Road , IP1 2HE | 3out of 4 | 1,548 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Academy 291 Spring Road , IP4 5ND | 3out of 4 | 1,828 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanks Dirty | Hanks Pub And Food, 66-68 St Helens Street | 268 yd | |
| Mister Wing | 7 St Helens Street, Ipswich | 327 yd | |
| Sonar Bangla | 37 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich | 336 yd | |
| Chennai Expresse Limited | Chennai Dosa, 24 St Helens Street | 344 yd | |
| Hope Church Ipswich | The Hope Centre, 10 St Margarets Street | 345 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dove Street Inn | 76 St Helens Street, Ipswich | 269 yd | |
| The Water Lily Public House | 100 St Helens Street, Ipswich | 272 yd | |
| The County | 29 St Helens Street, Ipswich | 291 yd | |
| Duke Of York | Duke Of York Public House, 212-214 Woodbridge Road | 381 yd | |
| The Salutation Public House | 65-67 Carr Street, Ipswich | 431 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antalya Grill | 84 St Helens Street, Ipswich | 272 yd | |
| King Of Churros | 40 St Helens Street, Ipswich | 278 yd | |
| City Friend | 30 Suffolk Road, Ipswich | 321 yd | |
| Britannia Fish Bar | 39 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich | 336 yd | |
| Chicago Express Pizza | 28 Upper Orwell Street, Ipswich | 405 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| J Sainsbury Plc | Sainsbury's, 38-40 Upper Brook Street | 710 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Iceland Unit 38, Sailmakers, 11 Tavern Street | 742 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | Morrison Daily Unit 23, Sailmakers, 11 Tavern Street | 742 yd | |
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 335-337 Woodbridge Road | 844 yd | |
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 34 Foxhall Road | 905 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oaks Gym 45-47 45-47 UPPER ORWELL STREET | health and fitness suite | 448 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Ipswich) GRIMWADE STREET | artificial grass pitch | 459 yd |
| Adrenaline Gym (Closed) Rope Walk | health and fitness suite | 464 yd |
| Suffolk New College Sports Centre ROPE WALK | 466 yd | |
| Fore Street Pool FORE STREET | swimming pool | 650 yd |
| Pure Gym (Ipswich Buttermarket) ST. STEPHENS LANE | health and fitness suite | 787 yd |
| Crown Pools Crown Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 807 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Ipswich) KEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 914 yd |
| Profiles Gym Waterfront UNIVERSITY AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 987 yd |
| Christchurch Park HENLEY ROAD | tennis courts | 1,040 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 | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| 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 | 52.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.96 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.96 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.