Tuddenham Road is in Ipswich and in Ipswich district. IP4 3BG 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 Tuddenham Road, Ipswich, IP4 3BG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP4 3BL, IP4 3BE, IP4 3BJ, IP4 3BH, IP4 3BY, IP4 3AX, IP4 3BT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IP4 3BG has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% of residents 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 | 51.1% | 48.5% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 48.9% | 51.5% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of IP4 3BG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 20.2% | 27.9% | 7.7% | 37.9% | -10.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.4% | 57.9% | -10.5% | 44.2% | 13.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 3.5% | 6.2% | 2.7% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 5.9% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 (89.5%) 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 | 53.9% | 52.1% | -1.8% | 48.4% | 3.7% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 37.4% | 6.5% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 10% | -3.5% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -3.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 17% | 10.5% | -6.5% | 18.2% | -7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 9.1% | -5.1% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 16.7% | 3.2% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 6.3% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 18.1% | 9.2% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.9% | 38% | 0.1% | 33.8% | 4.2% |
| Other | 3.9% | 1.4% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 2% | 5% | 3.0% | 3.1% | 1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 92.7% | 89.1% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 7.7% |
In this area, 91.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.5% | 91.2% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.3% | 91.5% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.6% | 6.3% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87% | 76.7% | 10.3% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.5% | 37.2% | 6.3% |
| Christian | 44.6% | 46.2% | -1.6% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tuddenham Road was 23.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.9% lower than the St Margaret's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tuddenham Road has the 11th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in St Margaret's and the 80th lowest crime rate of 432 local areas in Ipswich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 243 Tuddenham Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2024-04-15 | £531,724 |
| 241 Tuddenham Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £685,000 | 2023-09-13 | £666,733 |
| 247 Tuddenham Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2021-03-18 | £572,672 |
| 241 Tuddenham Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Other, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2020-02-07 | £248,783 |
| 243 Tuddenham Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2007-06-25 | £400,084 |
IP4 3BG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 22 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 3,064 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidegate Primary School Sidegate Lane , IP4 4JD | 3out of 4 | 1,132 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushmere Hall Primary School Lanark Road , IP4 3EJ | - not rated | 1,198 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich Victory Road , IP4 4LE | 3out of 4 | 1,569 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich Woodbridge Road , IP4 4EU | 4out of 4 | 1,607 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich Bolton Lane , IP4 2BT | 3out of 4 | 2,029 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 606 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic High School Digby Road , IP4 3NJ | 2out of 4 | 2,376 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Copleston High School Copleston Road , IP4 5HD | 3out of 4 | 2,837 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Endeavour Academy Defoe Road , IP1 6SG | 3out of 4 | 2,947 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne Academy Marlow Road , IP1 5JN | 3out of 4 | 3,896 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 2,449 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Christopher's Academy St Christopher's Hall , Renfrew Road IP4 3HG | 3out of 4 | 1,321 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipswich School Henley Road , IP1 3SG | - not rated | 2,022 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Academy 291 Spring Road , IP4 5ND | 3out of 4 | 2,053 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadows Montessori School 32 Larchcroft Road , IP1 6AR | - not rated | 2,310 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Learning Support, Southern Area Education Office St Andrew House , County Hall IP4 1LJ | - not rated | 2,311 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venue 16 | 312 Tuddenham Road, Ipswich | 455 yd | |
| Cafe 6 | Northgate High School, Sidegate Lane | 730 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal George | The Royal George Public House, 109 Colchester Road | 728 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Taste Takeaway | Good Taste Chinese Takeaway, 175 Brunswick Road | 674 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 65-67 Colchester Road | 458 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ipswich Sports Club Hockey Pitch TUDDENHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 246 yd |
| Northgate Sports Centre SIDEGATE LANE WEST | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 355 yd |
| Greshams Sports & Social Club TUDDENHAM ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 414 yd |
| Northgate High School SIDEGATE LANE | grass pitches | 456 yd |
| Rushmere Hall Primary School 20A 20A LANARK ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,058 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.