Roundwood Road is in Ipswich and in Ipswich district. IP4 4LY is located in the Rushmere electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ipswich. This postcode has been in use since 1983-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Roundwood Road, Ipswich, IP4 4LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP4 4LT, IP4 4JA, IP4 4LS, IP4 4HY, IP4 4JB, IP4 4HX, IP4 4LP, IP4 4LU, IP4 4HZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IP4 4LY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.3% | 55.2% | -1.1% | 51.0% | 4.2% |
| Male | 43.7% | 44.8% | 1.1% | 49.0% | -4.2% |
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 | 38.2% | 38.9% | 0.7% | 37.9% | 1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.9% | 25.5% | -0.4% | 44.2% | -18.7% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 3.2% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 13.5% | 22.3% | 8.8% | 9.1% | 13.2% |
| Widowed | 17.1% | 10.2% | -6.9% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (63.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.2% | 34.4% | -0.8% | 48.4% | -14.0% |
| Good health | 28.6% | 29.5% | 0.9% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 27.1% | 24.6% | -2.5% | 12.7% | 11.9% |
| Bad health | 7% | 9.8% | 2.8% | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 20.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44.1% | 27.2% | -16.9% | 18.2% | 9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 13.9% | 0.4% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 17.1% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 6.3% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.9% | 11.4% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 10% | 20.3% | 10.3% | 33.8% | -13.5% |
| Other | 4.7% | 3.8% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 3% | 5.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 4.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 88.9% | 85.6% | -3.3% | 81.4% | 4.2% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 81.2% 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 | 89.4% | 81.2% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -2.0% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 8.3% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 2% | 4.4% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 3.9% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.4% | 81.2% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -2.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 12.2% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 8% | 0% | -8.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.4% | 76.7% | -14.3% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 29.8% | 13.5% | 16.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.8% | 37.2% | 5.6% |
| Christian | 45.6% | 46.2% | -0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 10.6% | 6.0% | 4.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Roundwood Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Rushmere average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 114 Roundwood Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2024-05-03 | £129,306 |
| 79 Roundwood Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2020-12-17 | £212,772 |
| 154 Roundwood Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £192,000 | 2020-11-23 | £223,732 |
| 99 Roundwood Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £116,000 | 2020-02-21 | £128,261 |
| 114 Roundwood Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2019-05-28 | £129,455 |
The percentage of retired residents living in IP4 4LY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 55 |
| Full-Time Employee | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Education | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Chesterfield Drive , IP1 6DW | 4out of 4 | 3,737 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidegate Primary School Sidegate Lane , IP4 4JD | 3out of 4 | 159 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 | 428 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich Woodbridge Road , IP4 4EU | 4out of 4 | 542 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushmere Hall Primary School Lanark Road , IP4 3EJ | - not rated | 1,035 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery Clifford Road , IP4 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,189 yd | Community school | 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 | 863 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic High School Digby Road , IP4 3NJ | 2out of 4 | 1,549 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Copleston High School Copleston Road , IP4 5HD | 3out of 4 | 1,670 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy Maidenhall Approach , IP2 8PL | 2out of 4 | 3,481 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Endeavour Academy Defoe Road , IP1 6SG | 3out of 4 | 3,931 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 | 1,641 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside Academy 291 Spring Road , IP4 5ND | 3out of 4 | 873 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Academy St Christopher's Hall , Renfrew Road IP4 3HG | 3out of 4 | 1,223 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 | 1,615 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Suffolk Waterfront Building , Neptune Quay IP4 1QJ | - not rated | 1,924 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipswich School Henley Road , IP1 3SG | - not rated | 2,076 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste Community Cafe | 426 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich | 337 yd | |
| Ottoman | 482 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich | 456 yd | |
| Cafe 6 | Northgate High School, Sidegate Lane | 661 yd | |
| Suffolk Albion Events Limited | The Clubhouse, 136 Rushmere Road | 790 yd | |
| Rushmere Golf Club | Heath Road, Ipswich | 861 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roundwood Bowling Club | Gordon Road, Ipswich | 430 yd | |
| The Case Is Altered Public House | 341-343 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich | 527 yd | |
| Royal George | The Royal George Public House, 109 Colchester Road | 596 yd | |
| The Old Times Public House | 324 Spring Road, Ipswich | 681 yd | |
| The Selkirk Public House | 24 Selkirk Road, Ipswich | 1,020 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Spice | 418 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich | 337 yd | |
| Bella Napoli | 420 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich | 337 yd | |
| Ipswich Codfather | 386 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich | 506 yd | |
| Oriental Gourmet | 771 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich | 507 yd | |
| Mr Korai | 769 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich | 507 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unwrapped & Refill Ltd | Unwrapped & Refill, 715 Woodbridge Road | 397 yd | |
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 335-337 Woodbridge Road | 591 yd | |
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 111-113 Cauldwell Hall Road | 700 yd | |
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 65-67 Colchester Road | 757 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sidegate Primary School SIDEGATE LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 101 yd |
| St John'S Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School VICTORY ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 300 yd |
| Ransomes Sports And Social Club SIDEGATE AVENUE | grass pitches | 327 yd |
| St John'S Urc Tennis Club WESTBURY ROAD | tennis courts | 439 yd |
| Ipswich & District Indoor Bowling Club Rushmere Road | indoor bowls | 790 yd |
| Northgate High School SIDEGATE LANE | grass pitches | 910 yd |
| Northgate Sports Centre SIDEGATE LANE WEST | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 989 yd |
| Rushmere Hall Primary School 20A 20A LANARK ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 996 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 | 2.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 35.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 32.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 69.36 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 69.36 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 17.96 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.