Selkirk Road is in Ipswich and in Ipswich district. IP4 3JD 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 Selkirk Road, Ipswich, IP4 3JD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP4 3PR, IP4 3JB, IP4 3PP, IP4 3PE, IP4 3JR, IP4 3HY, IP4 3JS, IP4 3PF, IP4 3HS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IP4 3JD 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 Selkirk 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.
Selkirk 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 Selkirk Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2023-04-11 | £256,571 |
| 59A Selkirk Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2021-10-21 | £318,020 |
| 60A Selkirk Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £308,000 | 2021-07-30 | £332,417 |
| 61 Selkirk Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £212,500 | 2020-02-21 | £257,417 |
| 64 Selkirk Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £174,000 | 2015-05-15 | £263,963 |
IP4 3JD 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 3JD 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 | 4,657 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 | 425 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 | 1,143 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sidegate Primary School Sidegate Lane , IP4 4JD | 3out of 4 | 1,149 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich Woodbridge Road , IP4 4EU | 4out of 4 | 1,785 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Britannia Primary School and Nursery Britannia Road , IP4 5HE | 3out of 4 | 2,016 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Alban's Catholic High School Digby Road , IP4 3NJ | 2out of 4 | 947 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate High School Sidegate Lane West , IP4 3DL | 3out of 4 | 1,030 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Copleston High School Copleston Road , IP4 5HD | 3out of 4 | 1,903 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kesgrave High School Main Road , Kesgrave IP5 2PB | 3out of 4 | 3,744 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Endeavour Academy Defoe Road , IP1 6SG | 3out of 4 | 4,554 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 | 2,897 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 | 335 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Academy 291 Spring Road , IP4 5ND | 3out of 4 | 1,412 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 | 2,897 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Suffolk Waterfront Building , Neptune Quay IP4 1QJ | - not rated | 3,161 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipswich School Henley Road , IP1 3SG | - not rated | 3,267 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 | 530 yd | |
| Suffolk Albion Events Limited | The Clubhouse, 136 Rushmere Road | 892 yd | |
| Cafe 6 | Northgate High School, Sidegate Lane | 999 yd | |
| Greggs | 41 Woodbridge Road East, Ipswich | 1,019 yd | |
| Rushmere Golf Club | Heath Road, Ipswich | 1,086 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Selkirk Public House | 24 Selkirk Road, Ipswich | 272 yd | |
| Royal George | The Royal George Public House, 109 Colchester Road | 1,061 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rushmere Takeaway | 20 Selkirk Road, Ipswich | 272 yd | |
| Wong's Chinese Takeaway | 43 Woodbridge Road East, Ipswich | 1,019 yd | |
| Subway | Subway at Applegreen, 23-27 Woodbridge Road East | 1,026 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 51-53 Woodbridge Road East | 1,009 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dumbarton Road Recreation Ground RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND DUMBARTON ROAD | grass pitches | 199 yd |
| Rushmere Hall Primary School 20A 20A LANARK ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 563 yd |
| Ipswich Rugby Club IPSWICH RUGBY CLUB GROUND IPSWICH RUGBY CLUB GROUND HUMBER DOUCY LANE | grass pitches | 568 yd |
| Ym Sports Ground THE STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 864 yd |
| St Albans Catholic High School DIGBY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 871 yd |
| Ipswich & District Indoor Bowling Club Rushmere Road | indoor bowls | 892 yd |
| Seh Sports & Social Club SEH SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB SEH SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB HUMBER DOUCY LANE | grass pitches | 909 yd |
| St John'S Urc Tennis Club WESTBURY ROAD | tennis courts | 932 yd |
| Ransomes Sports And Social Club SIDEGATE AVENUE | grass pitches | 978 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 | 69.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 262.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.