Spring Road is in Ipswich and in Ipswich district. IP4 5NA 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 Spring Road, Ipswich, IP4 5NA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP4 5LZ, IP4 4PH, IP4 4PD, IP4 4PE, IP4 5LE, IP4 4PL, IP4 5LY, IP4 5JG, IP4 5NB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IP4 5NA 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 Spring Road was 52.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.0% lower than the St John's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Spring Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in St John's and the 186th lowest crime rate of 429 local areas in Ipswich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 375 Spring Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £267,000 | 2025-08-21 | £260,248 |
| 359 Spring Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2023-02-17 | £172,854 |
| 333 Spring Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Other, an established residential building | £1,280,308 | 2022-12-21 | £1,110,367 |
| 381 Spring Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2022-07-22 | £194,687 |
| 321 Spring Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-09-29 | £207,856 |
| 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 | 4,673 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 | 568 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Britannia Primary School and Nursery Britannia Road , IP4 5HE | 3out of 4 | 713 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Britannia Primary School and Nursery Britannia Road , IP4 5HE | - not rated | 714 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sidegate Primary School Sidegate Lane , IP4 4JD | - not rated | 953 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sidegate Primary School Sidegate Lane , IP4 4JD | 3out of 4 | 1,011 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 708 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Copleston High School Copleston Road , IP4 5HD | - not rated | 708 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic High School Digby Road , IP4 3NJ | - not rated | 910 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic High School Digby Road , IP4 3NJ | 3out of 4 | 910 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate High School Sidegate Lane West , IP4 3DL | - not rated | 1,629 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,924 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 | 165 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Pupil Referral Unit 291 Spring Road , IP4 5ND | - not rated | 165 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| School of Jesus and Mary Woodbridge Road , IP4 4BB | - not rated | 1,233 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodbridge Road Academy 50 Russet Road , IP4 2EB | - not rated | 1,355 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Academy St Christopher's Hall , Renfrew Road IP4 3HG | 3out of 4 | 1,516 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 264 yd | |
| Ottoman | 482 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich | 411 yd | |
| Suffolk Albion Events Limited | The Clubhouse, 136 Rushmere Road | 445 yd | |
| The Copleston Centre | Copleston High School, Copleston Road | 705 yd | |
| Taste Community Cafe | 426 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich | 707 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Times Public House | 324 Spring Road, Ipswich | 449 yd | |
| Roundwood Bowling Club | Gordon Road, Ipswich | 659 yd | |
| The Harp Free House & Guest House | 213-215 Cauldwell Hall Road, Ipswich | 703 yd | |
| Marlborough Bowling Club | Lansdowne Road, Ipswich | 953 yd | |
| California Social Club Ltd | California Social Club, 191-199 Foxhall Road | 1,057 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Range Fish & Chips | 385 Spring Road, Ipswich | 141 yd | |
| California Grill | 265 Spring Road, Ipswich | 318 yd | |
| Oriental Gourmet | 771 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich | 341 yd | |
| Mr Korai | 769 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich | 341 yd | |
| The Golden Fish | Unit 3, 482 Woodbridge Road | 344 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unwrapped & Refill Ltd | Unwrapped & Refill, 715 Woodbridge Road | 467 yd | |
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 111-113 Cauldwell Hall Road | 498 yd | |
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 51-53 Woodbridge Road East | 750 yd | |
| Tesco | 389 Foxhall Road, Ipswich | 923 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ipswich & District Indoor Bowling Club Rushmere Road | indoor bowls | 446 yd |
| St John'S Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School VICTORY ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 574 yd |
| St John'S Urc Tennis Club WESTBURY ROAD | tennis courts | 622 yd |
| Copleston Centre COPLESTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 704 yd |
| St Albans Catholic High School DIGBY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 895 yd |
| Ransomes Sports And Social Club SIDEGATE AVENUE | grass pitches | 900 yd |
| Sidegate Primary School SIDEGATE LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 948 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 | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 112.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.