Winston Avenue, Ipswich, IP4 3LS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IP4 3LS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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	50.5%	49.3%	-1.2%	51.0%	-1.7%
Male	49.5%	50.7%	1.2%	49.0%	1.7%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of IP4 3LS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	18.5%	21.6%	3.1%	37.9%	-16.3%
Married: Opposite sex	64.3%	58.5%	-5.8%	44.2%	14.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Separated	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.4%
Divorced	8.8%	7.5%	-1.3%	9.1%	-1.6%
Widowed	7.6%	10.8%	3.2%	6.1%	4.7%

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	40.9%	43.3%	2.4%	48.4%	-5.1%
Good health	43.8%	40.4%	-3.4%	33.6%	6.8%
Fair health	13.5%	11.3%	-2.2%	12.7%	-1.4%
Bad health	1.4%	4.3%	2.9%	4.0%	0.3%
Very bad health	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	17.7%	15%	-2.7%	18.2%	-3.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	7.2%	7.9%	0.7%	9.6%	-1.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.1%	15.8%	-2.3%	13.4%	2.4%
Apprenticeship	4.4%	4.6%	0.2%	5.3%	-0.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8%	15.8%	7.8%	16.9%	-1.1%
Degree or Similar	40.6%	37.9%	-2.7%	33.8%	4.1%
Other	4%	2.9%	-1.1%	2.8%	0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.1% 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)
Chinese	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.7%	0.7%
Indian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	3.1%	-2.7%
Other Asian	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0%	1.4%	1.4%	2.5%	-1.1%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	2.1%	1.7%	1.0%	1.1%
Other Black	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.5%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	1.4%	1.0%	0.4%	1.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.8%	2.5%	0.7%	0.9%	1.6%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	94.7%	90.1%	-4.6%	81.4%	8.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.6% 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	96.1%	93.6%	-2.5%	83.2%	10.4%
European Union	1.4%	1.1%	-0.3%	6.1%	-5.0%
Africa	1.1%	2.8%	1.7%	2.7%	0.1%
Middle East and Asia	1.1%	1.1%	0.0%	5.6%	-4.5%
Oceania	0.4%	1.4%	1.0%	0.3%	1.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.4%	94%	-1.4%	83.2%	10.8%
10+ Years	0%	4.6%	4.6%	9.8%	-5.2%
5-10 Years	0%	1.1%	1.1%	2.9%	-1.8%
2-5 Years	1.4%	0.4%	-1.0%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	3.2%	0%	-3.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86.9%	76.7%	10.2%
Portugal	1.4%	0.5%	0.9%
Other Europe	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Oceania	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
No passport held	10.6%	13.5%	-2.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	29.4%	37.2%	-7.8%
Christian	62.4%	46.2%	16.2%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	7.8%	6.0%	1.8%

Safety

Is Winston Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Winston Avenue was 3.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.7% lower than the Bixley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Winston Avenue has the lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Bixley and the 2nd lowest crime rate of 432 local areas in Ipswich .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£51,200

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in IP4 3LS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 1/10 (very low )
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 Winston Avenue are based on 15 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 Winston Avenue, Ipswich, IP4 3LS

Estimated Average Property Prices for IP4 3LS

Average Price
£564,689

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£564,689

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Winston Avenue

Average Price
£582,827

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£582,827

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Winston AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
11 Winston Avenue, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building	£505,000	2024-03-20	£515,825
16 Winston Avenue, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building	£550,000	2020-12-18	£608,063
6 Winston Avenue, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building	£450,000	2019-12-02	£523,626
22 Winston Avenue, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building	£365,000	2018-08-31	£416,083
15 Winston Avenue, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building	£350,000	2007-08-24	£552,235

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for IP4 3LS

Employment

IP4 3LS 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in IP4 3LS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	103
Full-Time Employee	59
Part-Time Employee	27
Self-Employed	23
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Other	6
Looking after home or family	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Student (economically inactive)	4
Unemployed	2

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	16
Construction	15
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	15
Professional, scientific and technical activities	13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Education	9
Other	8
Financial and insurance activities	7
Manufacturing	6
Real estate activities	5
Information and communication	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Transport and storage	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	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	4,836 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	676 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	1,042 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Sidegate Primary School Sidegate Lane , IP4 4JD	3out of 4	1,173 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich Woodbridge Road , IP4 4EU	4out of 4	1,725 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Britannia Primary School and Nursery Britannia Road , IP4 5HE	3out of 4	1,743 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	621 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Northgate High School Sidegate Lane West , IP4 3DL	3out of 4	1,245 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Copleston High School Copleston Road , IP4 5HD	3out of 4	1,609 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kesgrave High School Main Road , Kesgrave IP5 2PB	3out of 4	3,595 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy Maidenhall Approach , IP2 8PL	2out of 4	4,613 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	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	2,817 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	644 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Parkside Academy 291 Spring Road , IP4 5ND	3out of 4	1,205 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	2,845 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
University of Suffolk Waterfront Building , Neptune Quay IP4 1QJ	- not rated	3,064 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ipswich School Henley Road , IP1 3SG	- not rated	3,343 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Suffolk Albion Events Limited	The Clubhouse, 136 Rushmere Road	705 yd
Greggs	41 Woodbridge Road East, Ipswich	706 yd
Humber Doucy Sports And Social Club	Sports Ground 5, Humber Doucy Lane	840 yd
Rushmere Golf Club	Heath Road, Ipswich	868 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Selkirk Public House	24 Selkirk Road, Ipswich		390 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Rushmere Takeaway	20 Selkirk Road, Ipswich	390 yd
Wong's Chinese Takeaway	43 Woodbridge Road East, Ipswich	706 yd
Subway	Subway at Applegreen, 23-27 Woodbridge Road East	723 yd
The Range Fish & Chips	385 Spring Road, Ipswich	1,047 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
East of England Co-op Foodstore	East of England Co-op, 51-53 Woodbridge Road East		692 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Dumbarton Road Recreation Ground RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND DUMBARTON ROAD	grass pitches	217 yd
St Albans Catholic High School DIGBY ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	545 yd
Seh Sports & Social Club SEH SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB SEH SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB HUMBER DOUCY LANE	grass pitches	619 yd
Ipswich & District Indoor Bowling Club Rushmere Road	indoor bowls	704 yd
Ym Sports Ground THE STREET	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	723 yd
Rushmere Hall Primary School 20A 20A LANARK ROAD	grass pitches, swimming pool	812 yd
St John'S Urc Tennis Club WESTBURY ROAD	tennis courts	874 yd
Ipswich Rugby Club IPSWICH RUGBY CLUB GROUND IPSWICH RUGBY CLUB GROUND HUMBER DOUCY LANE	grass pitches	885 yd
Ipswich School Sports Centre THE STREET	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	1,004 yd
Ransomes Sports And Social Club SIDEGATE AVENUE	grass pitches	1,018 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	75.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	199.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	21 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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

Overview of IP4 3LS