North Hill Road is in Ipswich and in Ipswich district. IP4 2PW 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 North Hill Road, Ipswich, IP4 2PW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP4 2PD, IP4 2QJ, IP4 2PL, IP4 2QN, IP4 2QS, IP4 2PN, IP4 2AR, IP4 2PP, IP4 2QH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IP4 2PW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% 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 | 50.7% | 52.1% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 49.3% | 47.9% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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 2PW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.6% 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 | 48.2% | 51.6% | 3.4% | 37.9% | 13.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.6% | 31.5% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -12.7% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 3.7% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 11.2% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 (87.4%) 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 | 44.4% | 54.8% | 10.4% | 48.4% | 6.4% |
| Good health | 44.4% | 32.6% | -11.8% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 9.1% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 1% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 | 9.6% | 12.4% | 2.8% | 18.2% | -5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 11.9% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 16.5% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 4.1% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 16.7% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.6% | 37.3% | 4.7% | 33.8% | 3.5% |
| Other | 5.1% | 1.1% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 90.3% | 75.1% | -15.2% | 81.4% | -6.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.1% | 3.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 2.1% | 3% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 79.7% 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 | 86.9% | 79.7% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -3.5% |
| European Union | 6.5% | 10.1% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 4% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.9% | 80% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -3.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 9.8% | 7.7% | 9.8% | 0.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 4.9% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 4% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 1.2% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.8% | 76.7% | -5.9% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 16.1% | 13.5% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.8% | 37.2% | 9.6% |
| Christian | 30.6% | 46.2% | -15.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 8.6% | 6.5% | 2.1% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 10.2% | 6.0% | 4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around North Hill Road was 105.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.4% lower than the Alexandra average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
North Hill Road has the 30th highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Alexandra and the 123rd highest crime rate of 432 local areas in Ipswich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 North Hill Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2024-03-18 | £146,275 |
| 11 North Hill Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2023-02-09 | £202,927 |
| 7 North Hill Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2022-02-01 | £149,161 |
| 21 North Hill Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2021-12-10 | £200,553 |
| 19 North Hill Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-06-04 | £226,590 |
| Full-Time Employee | 190 |
| Part-Time Employee | 70 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Education | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 3,177 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Helen's Primary School Woodbridge Road , IP4 2LT | 3out of 4 | 374 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 | 544 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich Woodbridge Road , IP4 4EU | 4out of 4 | 657 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery Clifford Road , IP4 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 895 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sidegate Primary School Sidegate Lane , IP4 4JD | 3out of 4 | 1,221 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,739 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Copleston High School Copleston Road , IP4 5HD | 3out of 4 | 2,153 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic High School Digby Road , IP4 3NJ | 2out of 4 | 2,489 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy Maidenhall Approach , IP2 8PL | 2out of 4 | 2,491 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chantry Academy Mallard Way , IP2 9LR | 3out of 4 | 3,372 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 | 705 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| One Sixth Form College Scrivener Drive , Pinewood IP8 3SU | - not rated | 5,012 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 | 583 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Suffolk Waterfront Building , Neptune Quay IP4 1QJ | - not rated | 1,008 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipswich School Henley Road , IP1 3SG | - not rated | 1,249 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Academy 291 Spring Road , IP4 5ND | 3out of 4 | 1,511 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbridge Academy London Road , IP1 2HE | 3out of 4 | 1,859 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masha of India | 200 St Helens Street, Ipswich | 408 yd | |
| Masha of India | 200 St Helens Street, Ipswich | 408 yd | |
| Hanks Dirty | Hanks Pub And Food, 66-68 St Helens Street | 565 yd | |
| Sonar Bangla | 37 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich | 679 yd | |
| Mister Wing | 7 St Helens Street, Ipswich | 686 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Of York | Duke Of York Public House, 212-214 Woodbridge Road | 80 yd | |
| The Water Lily Public House | 100 St Helens Street, Ipswich | 516 yd | |
| The Case Is Altered Public House | 341-343 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich | 555 yd | |
| The Dove Street Inn | 76 St Helens Street, Ipswich | 568 yd | |
| The County | 29 St Helens Street, Ipswich | 646 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Friend | 30 Suffolk Road, Ipswich | 309 yd | |
| Antalya Grill | 84 St Helens Street, Ipswich | 516 yd | |
| Ipswich Codfather | 386 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich | 598 yd | |
| King Of Churros | 40 St Helens Street, Ipswich | 603 yd | |
| Britannia Fish Bar | 39 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich | 679 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 335-337 Woodbridge Road | 485 yd | |
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 34 Foxhall Road | 850 yd | |
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 111-113 Cauldwell Hall Road | 1,062 yd | |
| J Sainsbury Plc | Sainsbury's, 38-40 Upper Brook Street | 1,069 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Iceland Unit 38, Sailmakers, 11 Tavern Street | 1,072 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Suffolk New College Sports Centre ROPE WALK | 647 yd | |
| Adrenaline Gym (Closed) Rope Walk | health and fitness suite | 691 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Ipswich) GRIMWADE STREET | artificial grass pitch | 733 yd |
| Oaks Gym 45-47 45-47 UPPER ORWELL STREET | health and fitness suite | 800 yd |
| Fore Street Pool FORE STREET | swimming pool | 954 yd |
| Sidegate Primary School SIDEGATE LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,053 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 | 80.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 80.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.