Moffat Avenue, Ipswich, IP4 3JJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IP4 3JJ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% 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	46.8%	47.5%	0.7%	51.0%	-3.5%
Male	53.2%	52.5%	-0.7%	49.0%	3.5%

Partnership Status

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	27.6%	34.4%	6.8%	37.9%	-3.5%
Married: Opposite sex	53.5%	45.2%	-8.3%	44.2%	1.0%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.3%	-0.3%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Separated	2.5%	0.8%	-1.7%	2.2%	-1.4%
Divorced	5.8%	9.5%	3.7%	9.1%	0.4%
Widowed	9.9%	9.5%	-0.4%	6.1%	3.4%

Health

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	44.7%	41.6%	-3.1%	48.4%	-6.8%
Good health	28.5%	34.3%	5.8%	33.6%	0.7%
Fair health	21%	18.5%	-2.5%	12.7%	5.8%
Bad health	4.5%	5%	0.5%	4.0%	1.0%
Very bad health	1.2%	0.7%	-0.5%	1.2%	-0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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.

In the area around IP4 3JJ this area, 28.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 17.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	39.1%	28.5%	-10.6%	18.2%	10.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.6%	13.6%	-2.0%	9.6%	4.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.2%	12.4%	-2.8%	13.4%	-1.0%
Apprenticeship	4.1%	7.9%	3.8%	5.3%	2.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.9%	16.9%	7.0%	16.9%	0.0%
Degree or Similar	11.5%	17.4%	5.9%	33.8%	-16.4%
Other	4.5%	3.3%	-1.2%	2.8%	0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	2.1%	0%	-2.1%	1.1%	-1.1%
Chinese	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.7%	-0.4%
Other Asian	0%	2%	2.0%	1.6%	0.4%
Black African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0%	1.7%	1.7%	1.0%	0.7%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	2.4%	3%	0.6%	0.9%	2.1%
Mixed Other	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	94.6%	90.8%	-3.8%	81.4%	9.4%
Other	0.3%	1%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 88.2% 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	93.7%	88.2%	-5.5%	83.2%	5.0%
European Union	2.7%	7.5%	4.8%	6.1%	1.4%
Africa	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	2.7%	2.6%	-0.1%	5.6%	-3.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	1.6%	1.3%	1.3%	0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.2%	88.8%	-3.4%	83.2%	5.6%
10+ Years	0%	7.3%	7.3%	9.8%	-2.5%
5-10 Years	0.3%	1.7%	1.4%	2.9%	-1.2%
2-5 Years	2.7%	2.3%	-0.4%	2.2%	0.1%
Less than 2 years	4.8%	0%	-4.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	76.6%	76.7%	-0.1%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Italy	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Lithuania	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Romania	3.6%	0.9%	2.7%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	17.1%	13.5%	3.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	49%	37.2%	11.8%
Christian	44.7%	46.2%	-1.5%
Muslim	1%	6.5%	-5.5%
Other religion	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Not answered	4.3%	6.0%	-1.7%

Safety

Is Moffat Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Moffat Avenue was 96.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 98.9% higher than the Rushmere average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Moffat Avenue has the 5th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Rushmere and the 139th highest crime rate of 432 local areas in Ipswich .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£45,000

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in IP4 3JJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Moffat Avenue are based on 43 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Ipswich.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Moffat Avenue, Ipswich, IP4 3JJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for IP4 3JJ

Average Price
£226,960

Semi-Detached
£246,680

Terraced
£108,645

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Moffat Avenue

Average Price
£238,912

Semi-Detached
£247,467

Terraced
£201,486

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Moffat AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
38 Moffat Avenue, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£275,000	2023-07-11	£276,127
36 Moffat Avenue, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£225,000	2020-06-26	£268,248
38 Moffat Avenue, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£203,000	2019-07-12	£247,438
54 Moffat Avenue, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£170,000	2017-09-08	£210,354
34 Moffat Avenue, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£165,000	2010-07-09	£298,891

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for IP4 3JJ

Employment

IP4 3JJ 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	88
Retired	72
Part-Time Employee	28
Self-Employed	12
Looking after home or family	10
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	8
Student (economically inactive)	8
Other	4
Unemployed	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	28
Human health and social work activities	18
Education	11
Construction	11
Transport and storage	10
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Administrative and support service activities	6
Financial and insurance activities	5
Manufacturing	5
Real estate activities	4
Information and communication	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Other	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Highfield Nursery School Chesterfield Drive , IP1 6DW	4out of 4	4,341 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Rushmere Hall Primary School Lanark Road , IP4 3EJ	- not rated	117 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sidegate Primary School Sidegate Lane , IP4 4JD	3out of 4	980 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	1,100 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich Woodbridge Road , IP4 4EU	4out of 4	1,665 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Britannia Primary School and Nursery Britannia Road , IP4 5HE	3out of 4	2,138 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Northgate High School Sidegate Lane West , IP4 3DL	3out of 4	713 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Alban's Catholic High School Digby Road , IP4 3NJ	2out of 4	1,222 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Copleston High School Copleston Road , IP4 5HD	3out of 4	2,062 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kesgrave High School Main Road , Kesgrave IP5 2PB	3out of 4	4,058 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ormiston Endeavour Academy Defoe Road , IP1 6SG	3out of 4	4,224 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Suffolk New College Rope Walk , IP4 1LT	- not rated	2,776 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	90 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Parkside Academy 291 Spring Road , IP4 5ND	3out of 4	1,464 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	2,749 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ipswich School Henley Road , IP1 3SG	- not rated	3,011 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
University of Suffolk Waterfront Building , Neptune Quay IP4 1QJ	- not rated	3,054 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Humber Doucy Sports And Social Club	Sports Ground 5, Humber Doucy Lane	240 yd
Cafe 6	Northgate High School, Sidegate Lane	714 yd
Suffolk Albion Events Limited	The Clubhouse, 136 Rushmere Road	963 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Selkirk Public House	24 Selkirk Road, Ipswich		293 yd
Royal George	The Royal George Public House, 109 Colchester Road		785 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Rushmere Takeaway	20 Selkirk Road, Ipswich		293 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
East of England Co-op Foodstore	East of England Co-op, 65-67 Colchester Road		1,052 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Rushmere Hall Primary School 20A 20A LANARK ROAD	grass pitches, swimming pool	242 yd
Ipswich Rugby Club IPSWICH RUGBY CLUB GROUND IPSWICH RUGBY CLUB GROUND HUMBER DOUCY LANE	grass pitches	299 yd
Dumbarton Road Recreation Ground RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND DUMBARTON ROAD	grass pitches	408 yd
Ransomes Sports And Social Club SIDEGATE AVENUE	grass pitches	809 yd
Northgate High School SIDEGATE LANE	grass pitches	861 yd
St John'S Urc Tennis Club WESTBURY ROAD	tennis courts	866 yd
Northgate Sports Centre SIDEGATE LANE WEST	artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, squash courts	948 yd
Ipswich & District Indoor Bowling Club Rushmere Road	indoor bowls	962 yd
Greshams Sports & Social Club TUDDENHAM ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	1,055 yd
St John'S Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School VICTORY ROAD	grass pitches, swimming pool	1,062 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	67 Mbit/s
Average download speed	156.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	17 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of IP4 3JJ