Renfrew Road is in Ipswich and in Ipswich district. IP4 3HG 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 Renfrew Road, Ipswich, IP4 3HG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP4 3EL, IP4 3PY, IP4 3HH, IP4 3EJ, IP4 3PX, IP4 3JQ, IP4 3HL, IP4 3HJ, IP4 3HP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IP4 3HG has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 52.6% | 49.8% | -2.8% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 47.4% | 50.2% | 2.8% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 22.8% | 39.6% | 16.8% | 37.9% | 1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.9% | 41.9% | -10.0% | 44.2% | -2.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 13.9% | 8.8% | -5.1% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 6.5% | -2.4% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 35.9% | 41.9% | 6.0% | 48.4% | -6.5% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 36.6% | 0.0% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 17.8% | 14.9% | -2.9% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 8.4% | 4% | -4.4% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.6% | 21.8% | -15.8% | 18.2% | 3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 12.3% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 18.4% | 4.9% | 13.4% | 5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 6.5% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 16.1% | 6.4% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.8% | 22.6% | 7.8% | 33.8% | -11.2% |
| Other | 5.1% | 2.3% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 89.9% | 82.9% | -7.0% | 81.4% | 1.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 90.9% 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 | 93.4% | 90.9% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.7% | 90.3% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 7.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0.9% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.4% | 76.7% | -1.3% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 16.8% | 13.5% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.8% | 37.2% | 10.6% |
| Christian | 39.1% | 46.2% | -7.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 5.6% | 6.5% | -0.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Renfrew Road was 51.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.1% higher than the Rushmere average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Renfrew Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Rushmere and the 182nd lowest crime rate of 432 local areas in Ipswich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.6%.

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 Renfrew Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2024-09-19 | £354,846 |
| 101 Renfrew Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £72,500 | 2001-04-12 | £251,060 |
| 101 Renfrew Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £51,000 | 2000-01-19 | £205,679 |
| 105 Renfrew Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £66,000 | 1999-11-01 | £275,234 |
IP4 3HG 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.
The percentage of student residents living in IP4 3HG area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Education | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 4,240 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 | 169 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sidegate Primary School Sidegate Lane , IP4 4JD | 3out of 4 | 1,019 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich Victory Road , IP4 4LE | 3out of 4 | 1,196 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich Woodbridge Road , IP4 4EU | 4out of 4 | 1,717 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Britannia Primary School and Nursery Britannia Road , IP4 5HE | 3out of 4 | 2,276 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 627 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic High School Digby Road , IP4 3NJ | 2out of 4 | 1,382 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Copleston High School Copleston Road , IP4 5HD | 3out of 4 | 2,209 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Endeavour Academy Defoe Road , IP1 6SG | 3out of 4 | 4,092 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kesgrave High School Main Road , Kesgrave IP5 2PB | 3out of 4 | 4,164 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,818 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 | 143 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Academy 291 Spring Road , IP4 5ND | 3out of 4 | 1,586 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 | 2,778 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipswich School Henley Road , IP1 3SG | - not rated | 2,969 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Suffolk Waterfront Building , Neptune Quay IP4 1QJ | - not rated | 3,103 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humber Doucy Sports And Social Club | Sports Ground 5, Humber Doucy Lane | 88 yd | |
| Cafe 6 | Northgate High School, Sidegate Lane | 672 yd | |
| Venue 16 | 312 Tuddenham Road, Ipswich | 968 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Selkirk Public House | 24 Selkirk Road, Ipswich | 448 yd | |
| Royal George | The Royal George Public House, 109 Colchester Road | 751 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rushmere Takeaway | 20 Selkirk Road, Ipswich | 448 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 65-67 Colchester Road | 985 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ipswich Rugby Club IPSWICH RUGBY CLUB GROUND IPSWICH RUGBY CLUB GROUND HUMBER DOUCY LANE | grass pitches | 155 yd |
| Rushmere Hall Primary School 20A 20A LANARK ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 191 yd |
| Dumbarton Road Recreation Ground RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND DUMBARTON ROAD | grass pitches | 568 yd |
| Northgate High School SIDEGATE LANE | grass pitches | 766 yd |
| Northgate Sports Centre SIDEGATE LANE WEST | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 844 yd |
| Ransomes Sports And Social Club SIDEGATE AVENUE | grass pitches | 854 yd |
| Greshams Sports & Social Club TUDDENHAM ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 913 yd |
| St John'S Urc Tennis Club WESTBURY ROAD | tennis courts | 959 yd |
| Ipswich Sports Club Hockey Pitch TUDDENHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,012 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 | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| 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.