Sidegate Lane is in Ipswich and in Ipswich district. IP4 3DQ is located in the Rushmere electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ipswich. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sidegate Lane, Ipswich, IP4 3DQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP4 3DB, IP4 3ER, IP4 3DA, IP4 3DH, IP4 3EP, IP4 3DG, IP4 3DN, IP4 3FA, IP4 4SS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IP4 3DQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.6% | 51.8% | -2.8% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 45.4% | 48.2% | 2.8% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.8% | 32.7% | 3.9% | 37.9% | -5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.6% | 49.2% | 0.6% | 44.2% | 5.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 10.8% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 11.7% | 4.2% | -7.5% | 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 | 49% | 51.9% | 2.9% | 48.4% | 3.5% |
| Good health | 31% | 29% | -2.0% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 12.2% | -3.7% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 5.8% | 2.7% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 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 | 24.9% | 16% | -8.9% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 9.2% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 16% | -2.9% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 6.8% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 18.1% | 5.5% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.3% | 28.7% | 7.4% | 33.8% | -5.1% |
| Other | 4.2% | 5.2% | 1.0% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.5% 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% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 91.6% | 79.5% | -12.1% | 81.4% | -1.9% |
| Other | 0.2% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 87.7% 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 | 95.2% | 87.7% | -7.5% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| European Union | 1% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 6% | 4.3% | 5.6% | 0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 87.8% | -7.4% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.6% | 7.6% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.2% | 76.7% | 3.5% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.8% | 13.5% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.6% | 37.2% | 9.4% |
| Christian | 34.8% | 46.2% | -11.4% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 8.1% | 6.5% | 1.6% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sidegate Lane was 49.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.0% higher than the Rushmere average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sidegate Lane has the 12th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Rushmere and the 179th lowest crime rate of 429 local areas in Ipswich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 50% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 255 Sidegate Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2025-01-15 | £221,218 |
| 267 Sidegate Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2020-08-21 | £261,898 |
| 263 Sidegate Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2019-02-18 | £286,765 |
| 271 Sidegate Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £319,000 | 2018-09-03 | £358,875 |
| 273 Sidegate Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2018-01-19 | £254,091 |
IP4 3DQ 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 | 152 |
| Retired | 89 |
| Part-Time Employee | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Education | 26 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Chesterfield Drive , IP1 6DW | 4out of 4 | 3,730 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rushmere Hall Primary School Lanark Road , IP4 3EJ | - not rated | 514 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushmere Hall Primary School Lanark Road , IP4 3EJ | 3out of 4 | 514 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushmere Hall Junior School Lanark Road , IP4 3EJ | - not rated | 514 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushmere Hall Infant School Lanark Road , IP4 3EJ | - not rated | 514 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sidegate Primary School Sidegate Lane , IP4 4JD | 3out of 4 | 611 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 | - not rated | 150 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic High School Digby Road , IP4 3NJ | - not rated | 1,635 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic High School Digby Road , IP4 3NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,635 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Copleston High School Copleston Road , IP4 5HD | 3out of 4 | 2,184 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Copleston High School Copleston Road , IP4 5HD | - not rated | 2,184 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,341 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 | 683 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's St Christopher's Hall , Renfrew Road IP4 3HG | - not rated | 683 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodbridge Road Academy 50 Russet Road , IP4 2EB | - not rated | 1,353 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School of Jesus and Mary Woodbridge Road , IP4 4BB | - not rated | 1,420 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Academy 291 Spring Road , IP4 5ND | 3out of 4 | 1,440 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe 6 | Northgate High School, Sidegate Lane | 149 yd | |
| Venue 16 | 312 Tuddenham Road, Ipswich | 663 yd | |
| Humber Doucy Sports And Social Club | Sports Ground 5, Humber Doucy Lane | 706 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal George | The Royal George Public House, 109 Colchester Road | 195 yd | |
| The Selkirk Public House | 24 Selkirk Road, Ipswich | 875 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Taste Takeaway | Good Taste Chinese Takeaway, 175 Brunswick Road | 609 yd | |
| Rushmere Takeaway | 20 Selkirk Road, Ipswich | 875 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 65-67 Colchester Road | 299 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northgate High School SIDEGATE LANE | grass pitches | 153 yd |
| Northgate Sports Centre SIDEGATE LANE WEST | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 258 yd |
| Rushmere Hall Primary School 20A 20A LANARK ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 518 yd |
| Ipswich Sports Club Hockey Pitch TUDDENHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 552 yd |
| Greshams Sports & Social Club TUDDENHAM ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 575 yd |
| Ransomes Sports And Social Club SIDEGATE AVENUE | grass pitches | 585 yd |
| Sidegate Primary School SIDEGATE LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 728 yd |
| Ipswich Rugby Club IPSWICH RUGBY CLUB GROUND IPSWICH RUGBY CLUB GROUND HUMBER DOUCY LANE | grass pitches | 743 yd |
| St John'S Urc Tennis Club WESTBURY ROAD | tennis courts | 865 yd |
| St John'S Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School VICTORY ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 936 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 175 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.