Shetland Close is in Ipswich and in Ipswich district. IP4 3DZ 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 3DZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP4 3DY, IP4 4SN, IP4 4RT, IP4 4RS, IP4 4SR, IP4 3DG, IP4 4JW, IP4 4JH, IP4 4JJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IP4 3DZ 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 76.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.2% higher than the Rushmere average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shetland Close has the 7th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Rushmere and the 186th highest crime rate of 432 local areas in Ipswich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 105 Shetland Close, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2025-05-27 | £238,431 |
| 125A Shetland Close, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2023-12-19 | £196,060 |
| 131 Shetland Close, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £262,500 | 2023-08-10 | £259,566 |
| 125 Shetland Close, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2023-01-19 | £272,440 |
| 115 Shetland Close, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2022-07-20 | £239,508 |
IP4 3DZ 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 | 3,832 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 | 450 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushmere Hall Primary School Lanark Road , IP4 3EJ | - not rated | 492 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 | 772 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich Woodbridge Road , IP4 4EU | 4out of 4 | 1,147 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery Clifford Road , IP4 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,787 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 345 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic High School Digby Road , IP4 3NJ | 2out of 4 | 1,479 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Copleston High School Copleston Road , IP4 5HD | 3out of 4 | 1,988 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Endeavour Academy Defoe Road , IP1 6SG | 3out of 4 | 3,835 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy Maidenhall Approach , IP2 8PL | 2out of 4 | 4,069 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,230 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 | 682 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Academy 291 Spring Road , IP4 5ND | 3out of 4 | 1,244 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Learning Support, Southern Area Education Office St Andrew House , County Hall IP4 1LJ | - not rated | 2,180 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipswich School Henley Road , IP1 3SG | - not rated | 2,410 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Suffolk Waterfront Building , Neptune Quay IP4 1QJ | - not rated | 2,519 yd | Higher education institutions | 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 | 176 yd | |
| Humber Doucy Sports And Social Club | Sports Ground 5, Humber Doucy Lane | 660 yd | |
| Suffolk Albion Events Limited | The Clubhouse, 136 Rushmere Road | 883 yd | |
| Ottoman | 482 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich | 923 yd | |
| Taste Community Cafe | 426 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich | 933 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal George | The Royal George Public House, 109 Colchester Road | 208 yd | |
| The Selkirk Public House | 24 Selkirk Road, Ipswich | 628 yd | |
| Roundwood Bowling Club | Gordon Road, Ipswich | 1,018 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rushmere Takeaway | 20 Selkirk Road, Ipswich | 628 yd | |
| Good Taste Takeaway | Good Taste Chinese Takeaway, 175 Brunswick Road | 719 yd | |
| Oriental Gourmet | 771 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich | 920 yd | |
| Mr Korai | 769 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich | 920 yd | |
| Eastern Spice | 418 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich | 933 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 65-67 Colchester Road | 522 yd | |
| Unwrapped & Refill Ltd | Unwrapped & Refill, 715 Woodbridge Road | 879 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ransomes Sports And Social Club SIDEGATE AVENUE | grass pitches | 319 yd |
| Rushmere Hall Primary School 20A 20A LANARK ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 413 yd |
| Northgate High School SIDEGATE LANE | grass pitches | 467 yd |
| St John'S Urc Tennis Club WESTBURY ROAD | tennis courts | 566 yd |
| Northgate Sports Centre SIDEGATE LANE WEST | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 571 yd |
| Sidegate Primary School SIDEGATE LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 580 yd |
| St John'S Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School VICTORY ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 671 yd |
| Ipswich Rugby Club IPSWICH RUGBY CLUB GROUND IPSWICH RUGBY CLUB GROUND HUMBER DOUCY LANE | grass pitches | 719 yd |
| Dumbarton Road Recreation Ground RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND DUMBARTON ROAD | grass pitches | 803 yd |
| Ipswich Sports Club Hockey Pitch TUDDENHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 862 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 150.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.