Parliament Road is in Ipswich and in Ipswich district. IP4 5ET 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 Parliament Road, Ipswich, IP4 5ET and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP4 5EF, IP4 5HA, IP4 5JR, IP4 5JL, IP4 5JP, IP4 5HE, IP4 5ES, IP4 5EG, IP4 5EQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IP4 5ET is primarily male, with 53.1% of the population 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 | 48.7% | 46.9% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -4.1% |
| Male | 51.3% | 53.1% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 4.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around IP4 5ET, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37% | 42.4% | 5.4% | 37.9% | 4.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.1% | 37.1% | -4.0% | 44.2% | -7.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.4% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 12.7% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 4.5% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 (87.1%) 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 | 53% | 54.4% | 1.4% | 48.4% | 6.0% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 32.7% | -2.4% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 10.1% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 5ET this area, 6.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.7% | 6.5% | -8.2% | 18.2% | -11.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 12.2% | -0.6% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.4% | 19.6% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 7.8% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.2% | 19.2% | 3.0% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.9% | 31.8% | 3.9% | 33.8% | -2.0% |
| Other | 3% | 2.9% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 3.5% | 1.8% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 3.5% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 91.3% | 85% | -6.3% | 81.4% | 3.6% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 87.4% 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 | 88.1% | 87.4% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| European Union | 6.7% | 5% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 6.6% | 3.4% | 5.6% | 1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.2% | 86.9% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 3.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 4.7% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 1.3% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 4.1% | 0.9% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.2% | 76.7% | -4.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 18% | 13.5% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.5% | 37.2% | 6.3% |
| Christian | 49.5% | 46.2% | 3.3% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Parliament Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the St John's 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 Parliament Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2025-05-12 | £250,000 |
| 4 Parliament Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2025-03-21 | £172,110 |
| 30 Parliament Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2025-02-14 | £174,455 |
| 15 Parliament Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-12-19 | £226,233 |
| 50 Parliament Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £192,500 | 2024-03-15 | £201,129 |
| Full-Time Employee | 120 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 38 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 4,782 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Britannia Primary School and Nursery Britannia Road , IP4 5HE | 3out of 4 | 327 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Hill Primary Derby Road , IP3 8DL | 2out of 4 | 779 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery Clifford Road , IP4 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 872 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich Victory Road , IP4 4LE | 3out of 4 | 962 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich Woodbridge Road , IP4 4EU | 4out of 4 | 1,106 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 521 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic High School Digby Road , IP4 3NJ | 2out of 4 | 1,341 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate High School Sidegate Lane West , IP4 3DL | 3out of 4 | 2,066 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipswich Academy Braziers Wood Road , IP3 0SP | 3out of 4 | 3,060 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy Maidenhall Approach , IP2 8PL | 2out of 4 | 3,224 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 1,685 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 | 497 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Suffolk Waterfront Building , Neptune Quay IP4 1QJ | - not rated | 1,816 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Learning Support, Southern Area Education Office St Andrew House , County Hall IP4 1LJ | - not rated | 1,839 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Academy St Christopher's Hall , Renfrew Road IP4 3HG | 3out of 4 | 2,037 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Bobby Robson School Lindbergh Road , IP3 9FA | - not rated | 2,308 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Copleston Centre | Copleston High School, Copleston Road | 380 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Ipswich Hospital East Suffolk And North Essex, Heath Road | 704 yd | |
| Costa Coffee South Wards | Costa Coffee - (South Wards) Ipswich Hospital, Heath Road | 704 yd | |
| Rushmere Golf Club | Heath Road, Ipswich | 793 yd | |
| Ottoman | 482 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich | 845 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Harp Free House & Guest House | 213-215 Cauldwell Hall Road, Ipswich | 463 yd | |
| The Old Times Public House | 324 Spring Road, Ipswich | 650 yd | |
| California Social Club Ltd | California Social Club, 191-199 Foxhall Road | 698 yd | |
| Marlborough Bowling Club | Lansdowne Road, Ipswich | 777 yd | |
| Roundwood Bowling Club | Gordon Road, Ipswich | 954 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foxhall Chippy Ltd | Foxhall Chippy, 1 Camden Road | 398 yd | |
| Taste of Toscany | 251 Foxhall Road, Ipswich | 513 yd | |
| Friendship | 170 Cauldwell Hall Road, Ipswich | 565 yd | |
| The Range Fish & Chips | 385 Spring Road, Ipswich | 600 yd | |
| California Grill | 265 Spring Road, Ipswich | 607 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 389 Foxhall Road, Ipswich | 361 yd | |
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 111-113 Cauldwell Hall Road | 659 yd | |
| Unwrapped & Refill Ltd | Unwrapped & Refill, 715 Woodbridge Road | 902 yd | |
| Poundstretcher Limited | 4 Hines Road, Ipswich | 963 yd | |
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 51-53 Woodbridge Road East | 1,089 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Copleston Centre COPLESTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 381 yd |
| Foxhall Community Centre FOXHALL ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 843 yd |
| St Clements Golf Club FOXHALL ROAD | golf | 844 yd |
| Ipswich & District Indoor Bowling Club Rushmere Road | indoor bowls | 996 yd |
| Energie Fitness Ipswich 208A 208A FELIXSTOWE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,017 yd |
| St John'S Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School VICTORY ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,077 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 | 98.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.6% |
| 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 | 60.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 155.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.