Spring Road is in Ipswich and in Ipswich district. IP4 5ND 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 5ND and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP4 4PA, IP4 5NB, IP4 4PP, IP4 4PL, IP4 5JD, IP4 5JS, IP4 4PD, IP4 4PQ, IP4 5NE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IP4 5ND 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 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.
Spring 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 297 Spring Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Other, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2025-02-21 | £152,678 |
| 311A Spring Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2024-12-20 | £149,160 |
| 275 Spring Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2024-08-12 | £198,517 |
| 313 Spring Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-01-31 | £168,165 |
| 305 Spring Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2023-10-06 | £163,010 |
| 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 | 4,385 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 | 389 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich Woodbridge Road , IP4 4EU | 4out of 4 | 732 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sidegate Primary School Sidegate Lane , IP4 4JD | 3out of 4 | 808 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Britannia Primary School and Nursery Britannia Road , IP4 5HE | 3out of 4 | 855 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery Clifford Road , IP4 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 914 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 | 929 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic High School Digby Road , IP4 3NJ | 2out of 4 | 1,162 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate High School Sidegate Lane West , IP4 3DL | 3out of 4 | 1,493 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy Maidenhall Approach , IP2 8PL | 2out of 4 | 3,396 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipswich Academy Braziers Wood Road , IP3 0SP | 3out of 4 | 3,614 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 | 1,660 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 | 145 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 | 1,523 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 | 1,742 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Suffolk Waterfront Building , Neptune Quay IP4 1QJ | - not rated | 1,872 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipswich School Henley Road , IP1 3SG | - not rated | 2,580 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ottoman | 482 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich | 290 yd | |
| Rushmere Golf Club | Heath Road, Ipswich | 394 yd | |
| Suffolk Albion Events Limited | The Clubhouse, 136 Rushmere Road | 536 yd | |
| Taste Community Cafe | 426 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich | 561 yd | |
| The Copleston Centre | Copleston High School, Copleston Road | 795 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Times Public House | 324 Spring Road, Ipswich | 285 yd | |
| Roundwood Bowling Club | Gordon Road, Ipswich | 504 yd | |
| The Harp Free House & Guest House | 213-215 Cauldwell Hall Road, Ipswich | 594 yd | |
| Marlborough Bowling Club | Lansdowne Road, Ipswich | 815 yd | |
| The Case Is Altered Public House | 341-343 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich | 908 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Grill | 265 Spring Road, Ipswich | 154 yd | |
| The Golden Fish | Unit 3, 482 Woodbridge Road | 237 yd | |
| Oriental Gourmet | 771 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich | 249 yd | |
| Mr Korai | 769 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich | 249 yd | |
| The Range Fish & Chips | 385 Spring Road, Ipswich | 306 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 111-113 Cauldwell Hall Road | 335 yd | |
| Unwrapped & Refill Ltd | Unwrapped & Refill, 715 Woodbridge Road | 349 yd | |
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 51-53 Woodbridge Road East | 910 yd | |
| Tesco | 389 Foxhall Road, Ipswich | 930 yd | |
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 335-337 Woodbridge Road | 981 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St John'S Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School VICTORY ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 505 yd |
| Ipswich & District Indoor Bowling Club Rushmere Road | indoor bowls | 536 yd |
| St John'S Urc Tennis Club WESTBURY ROAD | tennis courts | 608 yd |
| Copleston Centre COPLESTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 793 yd |
| Sidegate Primary School SIDEGATE LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 846 yd |
| Ransomes Sports And Social Club SIDEGATE AVENUE | grass pitches | 854 yd |
| St Albans Catholic High School DIGBY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,048 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 | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| 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 | 56.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 75.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.