Renfrew Road is in Ipswich and in Ipswich district. IP4 3HS 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 3HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP4 3HN, IP4 3HT, IP4 3JB, IP4 3HR, IP4 3JH, IP4 3PP, IP4 3HY, IP4 3HP, IP4 3JD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IP4 3HS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 50.3% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 50.9% | 49.7% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 30.2% | 37.3% | 7.1% | 37.9% | -0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.6% | 44.2% | -7.4% | 44.2% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 8.8% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 7.6% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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 | 41.3% | 46.1% | 4.8% | 48.4% | -2.3% |
| Good health | 41.6% | 37.2% | -4.4% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 12% | 12.1% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 4.3% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 25.8% | 25.5% | -0.3% | 18.2% | 7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.5% | 14.3% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 11.2% | -6.1% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 5.6% | -0.9% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 16.3% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.7% | 25.5% | 7.8% | 33.8% | -8.3% |
| Other | 3.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 5.1% | 9% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 7.9% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.2% | 4.3% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| White | 84.1% | 77.7% | -6.4% | 81.4% | -3.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 88% 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 | 90.1% | 88% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 5.6% | 4.4% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 4.9% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.5% | 87.7% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.5% | 9.5% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 0.9% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 0.3% | -5.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.2% | 76.7% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 14.2% | 13.5% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.7% | 37.2% | 10.5% |
| Christian | 32.1% | 46.2% | -14.1% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 10.6% | 6.5% | 4.1% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Renfrew Road was 22.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.2% lower than the Rushmere average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Renfrew Road has the 9th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Rushmere and the 77th lowest crime rate of 432 local areas in Ipswich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 151 Renfrew Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2024-08-30 | £200,431 |
| 187 Renfrew Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2021-10-18 | £263,382 |
| 187 Renfrew Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2019-09-17 | £288,235 |
| 177 Renfrew Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2018-11-23 | £275,214 |
| 185 Renfrew Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2018-09-07 | £306,250 |
IP4 3HS 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 3HS 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 | 71 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| 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 | 4,498 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 | 264 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sidegate Primary School Sidegate Lane , IP4 4JD | 3out of 4 | 1,046 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 | 1,098 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich Woodbridge Road , IP4 4EU | 4out of 4 | 1,707 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Britannia Primary School and Nursery Britannia Road , IP4 5HE | 3out of 4 | 2,059 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 | 870 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic High School Digby Road , IP4 3NJ | 2out of 4 | 1,071 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 |
| Kesgrave High School Main Road , Kesgrave IP5 2PB | 3out of 4 | 3,902 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Endeavour Academy Defoe Road , IP1 6SG | 3out of 4 | 4,391 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,822 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 | 190 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Academy 291 Spring Road , IP4 5ND | 3out of 4 | 1,416 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 | 2,809 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Suffolk Waterfront Building , Neptune Quay IP4 1QJ | - not rated | 3,092 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipswich School Henley Road , IP1 3SG | - not rated | 3,132 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 385 yd | |
| Cafe 6 | Northgate High School, Sidegate Lane | 849 yd | |
| Suffolk Albion Events Limited | The Clubhouse, 136 Rushmere Road | 901 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Selkirk Public House | 24 Selkirk Road, Ipswich | 217 yd | |
| Royal George | The Royal George Public House, 109 Colchester Road | 914 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rushmere Takeaway | 20 Selkirk Road, Ipswich | 217 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dumbarton Road Recreation Ground RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND DUMBARTON ROAD | grass pitches | 265 yd |
| Rushmere Hall Primary School 20A 20A LANARK ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 401 yd |
| Ipswich Rugby Club IPSWICH RUGBY CLUB GROUND IPSWICH RUGBY CLUB GROUND HUMBER DOUCY LANE | grass pitches | 433 yd |
| St John'S Urc Tennis Club WESTBURY ROAD | tennis courts | 873 yd |
| Ransomes Sports And Social Club SIDEGATE AVENUE | grass pitches | 873 yd |
| Ipswich & District Indoor Bowling Club Rushmere Road | indoor bowls | 900 yd |
| St Albans Catholic High School DIGBY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 983 yd |
| Northgate High School SIDEGATE LANE | grass pitches | 1,019 yd |
| Ym Sports Ground THE STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,025 yd |
| Seh Sports & Social Club SEH SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB SEH SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB HUMBER DOUCY LANE | grass pitches | 1,059 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 | 172.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.