Mere Gardens, Rushmere St Andrew, Ipswich, IP4 5HU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IP4 5HU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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	49.2%	48.6%	-0.6%	51.0%	-2.4%
Male	50.8%	51.4%	0.6%	49.0%	2.4%

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 5HU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.9% 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	21%	21.2%	0.2%	37.9%	-16.7%
Married: Opposite sex	64.5%	62.9%	-1.6%	44.2%	18.7%
Separated	2.2%	2.2%	0.0%	2.2%	0.0%
Divorced	3.6%	5.4%	1.8%	9.1%	-3.7%
Widowed	8.7%	8.3%	-0.4%	6.1%	2.2%

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	45.5%	43.1%	-2.4%	48.4%	-5.3%
Good health	34.8%	40.6%	5.8%	33.6%	7.0%
Fair health	15.1%	12.5%	-2.6%	12.7%	-0.2%
Bad health	3.4%	3.4%	0.0%	4.0%	-0.6%
Very bad health	1.2%	0.3%	-0.9%	1.2%	-0.9%

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	17.8%	13.7%	-4.1%	18.2%	-4.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.7%	10.5%	-2.2%	9.6%	0.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	21%	14.4%	-6.6%	13.4%	1.0%
Apprenticeship	8%	9%	1.0%	5.3%	3.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.9%	17.7%	6.8%	16.9%	0.8%
Degree or Similar	25.4%	28.5%	3.1%	33.8%	-5.3%
Other	4.3%	6.1%	1.8%	2.8%	3.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.8% 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)
Chinese	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0.9%	1.6%	0.7%	3.1%	-1.5%
Pakistani	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0.3%	1.3%	1.0%	1.6%	-0.3%
Black African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.9%	1.3%	0.4%	0.8%	0.5%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed Other	0.6%	2.2%	1.6%	0.8%	1.4%
White	93.2%	92.8%	-0.4%	81.4%	11.4%
Other	1.5%	0.3%	-1.2%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90.9% 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	93.5%	90.9%	-2.6%	83.2%	7.7%
European Union	0.6%	1.6%	1.0%	6.1%	-4.5%
Africa	1.2%	1.6%	0.4%	2.7%	-1.1%
Middle East and Asia	3.7%	2.8%	-0.9%	5.6%	-2.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.9%	2.8%	1.9%	1.3%	1.5%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.5%	90.6%	-2.9%	83.2%	7.4%
10+ Years	0%	6.3%	6.3%	9.8%	-3.5%
5-10 Years	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.9%	-2.3%
2-5 Years	0.6%	1.3%	0.7%	2.2%	-0.9%
Less than 2 years	5.8%	1.3%	-4.5%	1.9%	-0.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84.6%	76.7%	7.9%
Romania	1.3%	0.9%	0.4%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
North America and the Caribbean	1.6%	0.3%	1.3%
Central and South America	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	11.9%	13.5%	-1.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	36.6%	37.2%	-0.6%
Christian	58.8%	46.2%	12.6%
Hindu	2.5%	1.7%	0.8%
Not answered	2.2%	6.0%	-3.8%

Safety

Is Mere Gardens Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mere Gardens was 9.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.8% lower than the Carlford & Fynn Valley average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.

Mere Gardens has the 20th lowest crime rate of 109 local areas in Carlford & Fynn Valley and the 81st lowest crime rate of 853 local areas in East Suffolk .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -85.3%.

🔎 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. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£54,500

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in IP4 5HU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (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 - 2/10 (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 - 1/10 (very 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 - 1/10 (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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above 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 - 2/10 (very 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) - 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) - 2/10 (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 Mere Gardens are based on 12 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Suffolk Coastal.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Mere Gardens, Rushmere St Andrew, Ipswich, IP4 5HU

Estimated Average Property Prices for IP4 5HU

Average Price
£836,050

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£836,050

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Mere Gardens

Average Price
£917,337

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£917,337

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Mere GardensStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 Mere Gardens, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building	£725,000	2023-01-23	£702,525
1 Mere Gardens, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building	£537,500	2018-12-18	£640,637
5 Mere Gardens, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building	£535,000	2015-08-27	£765,753
8 Mere Gardens, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building	£390,000	2004-02-17	£828,750
6 Mere Gardens, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, a newly built property	£257,995	1999-12-10	£1,077,574

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for IP4 5HU

Employment

IP4 5HU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 5HU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	118
Full-Time Employee	78
Part-Time Employee	36
Self-Employed	23
Student (economically inactive)	7
Looking after home or family	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Unemployed	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1
Other	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	19
Construction	17
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Transport and storage	13
Education	10
Other	10
Information and communication	9
Administrative and support service activities	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Manufacturing	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Financial and insurance activities	5
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Broke Hall Community Primary School Chatsworth Drive , IP4 5XD	3out of 4	635 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Britannia Primary School and Nursery Britannia Road , IP4 5HE	3out of 4	1,903 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cedarwood Primary School Wilkinson Drive , Kesgrave IP5 2ES	3out of 4	2,253 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Heath Primary School, Kesgrave Bell Lane , Kesgrave IP5 1JG	3out of 4	2,292 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Murrayfield Primary - A Paradigm Academy Nacton Road , IP3 9JL	1out of 4	2,396 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Copleston High School Copleston Road , IP4 5HD	3out of 4	1,709 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Alban's Catholic High School Digby Road , IP4 3NJ	2out of 4	2,111 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ipswich Academy Braziers Wood Road , IP3 0SP	3out of 4	3,058 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kesgrave High School Main Road , Kesgrave IP5 2PB	3out of 4	3,132 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Northgate High School Sidegate Lane West , IP4 3DL	3out of 4	3,817 yd	Community school	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	3,812 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
New Skill Centre Wolsey House , 2-5 The Drift IP3 9QR	- not rated	2,086 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sir Bobby Robson School Lindbergh Road , IP3 9FA	- not rated	2,225 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
Parkside Academy 291 Spring Road , IP4 5ND	3out of 4	2,462 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
First Base Ipswich Academy Raeburn Road , IP3 0EW	4out of 4	3,252 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Alderwood Academy Raeburn Road , IP3 0EW	3out of 4	3,289 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	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
Nice & Spice Ltd	Jaipur, 103 Penshurst Road	879 yd
Ipswich Golf Club	Bucklesham Road, Purdis Farm	887 yd
Taste of India	8 St Andrews Walk, Rushmere St Andrew	925 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Golf Hotel	The Golf Hotel, 748 Foxhall Road		330 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Spedeworth Motorsports	Foxhall Stadium, Foxhall Road	724 yd
Fresh Fry	107 Penshurst Road, Ipswich	883 yd
Fusion	6 St Andrews Walk, Rushmere St Andrew	925 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
East of England Co-Op Foodstore	East of England Co-op, 123 Penshurst Road		889 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Broke Hall Community Primary School CHATSWORTH DRIVE	grass pitches	773 yd
Ipswich Golf Club Ltd PURDIS HEATH PURDIS HEATH BUCKLESHAM ROAD	golf	832 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	40 Mbit/s
Average download speed	42.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	66.41 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	66.41 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	9.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	9.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	12.11 Mbit/s

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