Shetland Close is in Ipswich and in Ipswich district. IP4 3DY 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 Shetland Close, Ipswich, IP4 3DY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP4 3DZ, IP4 3DG, IP4 4SR, IP4 3DH, IP4 4RT, IP4 3ER, IP4 3EP, IP4 4SN, IP4 3FA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IP4 3DY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 50.8% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 47.7% | 49.2% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 30.6% | 36% | 5.4% | 37.9% | -1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.5% | 48.1% | -3.4% | 44.2% | 3.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 8.1% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 5.4% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 43.2% | 42.7% | -0.5% | 48.4% | -5.7% |
| Good health | 40.7% | 38.4% | -2.3% | 33.6% | 4.8% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 12.1% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 3% | 5.8% | 2.8% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 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 | 22.8% | 20.2% | -2.6% | 18.2% | 2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 9.1% | -8.1% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 17.2% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 3.4% | -2.2% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 15.5% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.3% | 31.3% | 10.0% | 33.8% | -2.5% |
| Other | 4.1% | 3.4% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 1.1% | 4.1% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 92.4% | 83.4% | -9.0% | 81.4% | 2.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 84.7% 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 | 93.3% | 84.7% | -8.6% | 83.2% | 1.5% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 4.9% | 3.4% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 4.9% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.3% | 85.1% | -8.2% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.2% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 4.1% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0.6% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.5% | 76.7% | 4.8% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.1% | 37.2% | 7.9% |
| Christian | 39% | 46.2% | -7.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 5.8% | 6.5% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shetland Close was 66.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.6% higher than the Rushmere average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shetland Close has the 9th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Rushmere and the 199th highest crime rate of 429 local areas in Ipswich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62 Shetland Close, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £242,000 | 2024-05-06 | £244,611 |
| 52 Shetland Close, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £249,995 | 2023-09-29 | £239,259 |
| 48 Shetland Close, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £257,000 | 2022-09-21 | £241,776 |
| 68 Shetland Close, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2022-02-28 | £241,288 |
| 40 Shetland Close, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £177,500 | 2019-10-11 | £203,820 |
IP4 3DY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 99 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Chesterfield Drive , IP1 6DW | 4out of 4 | 3,905 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 | 420 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushmere Hall Primary School Lanark Road , IP4 3EJ | 3out of 4 | 420 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushmere Hall Junior School Lanark Road , IP4 3EJ | - not rated | 420 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushmere Hall Infant School Lanark Road , IP4 3EJ | - not rated | 420 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sidegate Primary School Sidegate Lane , IP4 4JD | 3out of 4 | 492 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 | 378 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic High School Digby Road , IP4 3NJ | - not rated | 1,417 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic High School Digby Road , IP4 3NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,417 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Copleston High School Copleston Road , IP4 5HD | 3out of 4 | 1,965 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Copleston High School Copleston Road , IP4 5HD | - not rated | 1,965 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 | 2,284 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 | 610 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's St Christopher's Hall , Renfrew Road IP4 3HG | - not rated | 610 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Academy 291 Spring Road , IP4 5ND | 3out of 4 | 1,235 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Pupil Referral Unit 291 Spring Road , IP4 5ND | - not rated | 1,235 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodbridge Road Academy 50 Russet Road , IP4 2EB | - not rated | 1,311 yd | Free schools special | No | 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 | 95 yd | |
| Humber Doucy Sports And Social Club | Sports Ground 5, Humber Doucy Lane | 659 yd | |
| Venue 16 | 312 Tuddenham Road, Ipswich | 873 yd | |
| Suffolk Albion Events Limited | The Clubhouse, 136 Rushmere Road | 969 yd | |
| Taste Community Cafe | 426 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich | 979 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal George | The Royal George Public House, 109 Colchester Road | 148 yd | |
| The Selkirk Public House | 24 Selkirk Road, Ipswich | 691 yd | |
| Roundwood Bowling Club | Gordon Road, Ipswich | 1,067 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Taste Takeaway | Good Taste Chinese Takeaway, 175 Brunswick Road | 675 yd | |
| Rushmere Takeaway | 20 Selkirk Road, Ipswich | 691 yd | |
| Eastern Spice | 418 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich | 979 yd | |
| Bella Napoli | 420 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich | 979 yd | |
| Oriental Gourmet | 771 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich | 991 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 65-67 Colchester Road | 449 yd | |
| Unwrapped & Refill Ltd | Unwrapped & Refill, 715 Woodbridge Road | 943 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northgate High School SIDEGATE LANE | grass pitches | 381 yd |
| Ransomes Sports And Social Club SIDEGATE AVENUE | grass pitches | 384 yd |
| Rushmere Hall Primary School 20A 20A LANARK ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 423 yd |
| Northgate Sports Centre SIDEGATE LANE WEST | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 486 yd |
| Sidegate Primary School SIDEGATE LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 606 yd |
| St John'S Urc Tennis Club WESTBURY ROAD | tennis courts | 646 yd |
| Ipswich Rugby Club IPSWICH RUGBY CLUB GROUND IPSWICH RUGBY CLUB GROUND HUMBER DOUCY LANE | grass pitches | 713 yd |
| St John'S Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School VICTORY ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 738 yd |
| Ipswich Sports Club Hockey Pitch TUDDENHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 777 yd |
| Greshams Sports & Social Club TUDDENHAM ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 787 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 | 119.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.