Britannia Road is in Ipswich and in Ipswich district. IP4 4PE is located in the St John's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ipswich. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Britannia Road, Ipswich, IP4 4PE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP4 4PH, IP4 5NA, IP4 5LY, IP4 4NX, IP4 5LE, IP4 5LZ, IP4 4PD, IP4 5LX, IP4 4PG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IP4 4PE has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 50.4% | 49.8% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 49.6% | 50.2% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 43.5% | 40.3% | -3.2% | 37.9% | 2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.3% | 39.1% | 0.8% | 44.2% | -5.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.8% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 11.6% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 6% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.5% | 51.2% | 7.7% | 48.4% | 2.8% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 34.3% | -3.2% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 10.1% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 3.8% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 20.8% | 19.6% | -1.2% | 18.2% | 1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 10.7% | 1.1% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 15.2% | -4.9% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 7.7% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 15.8% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.3% | 29.5% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -4.3% |
| Other | 6.4% | 1.5% | -4.9% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 4.7% | 2.2% | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Other Asian | 6.4% | 4.5% | -1.9% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 83.7% | 77% | -6.7% | 81.4% | -4.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1.2% | 5.2% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
In this area, 72.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.4% | 72.9% | -11.5% | 83.2% | -10.3% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 15.2% | 10.0% | 6.1% | 9.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 1.9% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.9% | 7.7% | -1.2% | 5.6% | 2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.4% | 73.4% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 9.4% | 8.2% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 6.1% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 7.1% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 4% | -0.7% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.2% | 76.7% | -17.5% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Romania | 6.8% | 0.9% | 5.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.7% | 13.5% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.2% | 37.2% | 0.0% |
| Christian | 53% | 46.2% | 6.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Britannia Road was 64.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.9% higher than the St John's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Britannia Road has the 12th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in St John's and the 215th lowest crime rate of 432 local areas in Ipswich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12A Britannia Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2006-01-19 | £121,536 |
| 12 Britannia Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2005-12-23 | £238,250 |
| 12 Britannia Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2003-09-18 | £137,263 |
| 12 Britannia Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £35,000 | 1996-07-22 | £196,206 |
| Full-Time Employee | 139 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 39 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Education | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Chesterfield Drive , IP1 6DW | 4out of 4 | 4,573 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich Victory Road , IP4 4LE | 3out of 4 | 451 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Britannia Primary School and Nursery Britannia Road , IP4 5HE | 3out of 4 | 822 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sidegate Primary School Sidegate Lane , IP4 4JD | 3out of 4 | 894 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich Woodbridge Road , IP4 4EU | 4out of 4 | 956 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery Clifford Road , IP4 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,134 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copleston High School Copleston Road , IP4 5HD | 3out of 4 | 826 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic High School Digby Road , IP4 3NJ | 2out of 4 | 927 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate High School Sidegate Lane West , IP4 3DL | 3out of 4 | 1,514 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy Maidenhall Approach , IP2 8PL | 2out of 4 | 3,614 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipswich Academy Braziers Wood Road , IP3 0SP | 3out of 4 | 3,668 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 | 1,895 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 | 147 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 | 1,425 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 | 1,980 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Suffolk Waterfront Building , Neptune Quay IP4 1QJ | - not rated | 2,101 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipswich School Henley Road , IP1 3SG | - not rated | 2,798 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rushmere Golf Club | Heath Road, Ipswich | 192 yd | |
| Suffolk Albion Events Limited | The Clubhouse, 136 Rushmere Road | 385 yd | |
| Ottoman | 482 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich | 452 yd | |
| Greggs | 41 Woodbridge Road East, Ipswich | 631 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Ipswich Hospital East Suffolk And North Essex, Heath Road | 688 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Times Public House | 324 Spring Road, Ipswich | 523 yd | |
| Roundwood Bowling Club | Gordon Road, Ipswich | 717 yd | |
| The Harp Free House & Guest House | 213-215 Cauldwell Hall Road, Ipswich | 779 yd | |
| Marlborough Bowling Club | Lansdowne Road, Ipswich | 1,032 yd | |
| The Selkirk Public House | 24 Selkirk Road, Ipswich | 1,071 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Range Fish & Chips | 385 Spring Road, Ipswich | 78 yd | |
| Oriental Gourmet | 771 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich | 374 yd | |
| Mr Korai | 769 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich | 374 yd | |
| The Golden Fish | Unit 3, 482 Woodbridge Road | 383 yd | |
| California Grill | 265 Spring Road, Ipswich | 391 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unwrapped & Refill Ltd | Unwrapped & Refill, 715 Woodbridge Road | 505 yd | |
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 111-113 Cauldwell Hall Road | 573 yd | |
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 51-53 Woodbridge Road East | 673 yd | |
| Tesco | 389 Foxhall Road, Ipswich | 967 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ipswich & District Indoor Bowling Club Rushmere Road | indoor bowls | 386 yd |
| St John'S Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School VICTORY ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 585 yd |
| St John'S Urc Tennis Club WESTBURY ROAD | tennis courts | 606 yd |
| Copleston Centre COPLESTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 710 yd |
| St Albans Catholic High School DIGBY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 816 yd |
| Ransomes Sports And Social Club SIDEGATE AVENUE | grass pitches | 893 yd |
| Sidegate Primary School SIDEGATE LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 970 yd |
| Dumbarton Road Recreation Ground RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND DUMBARTON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,075 yd |
| Rushmere Golf Club | golf | 1,082 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 | 60.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 40.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 40.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.