Spring Road is in Ipswich and in Ipswich district. IP4 5NH 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 5NH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP4 5NL, IP4 4QE, IP4 5BL, IP4 5NJ, IP4 5BZ, IP4 5NQ, IP4 5BN, IP4 4QG, IP4 5NG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IP4 5NH has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% 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 | 51.3% | 47.4% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 48.7% | 52.6% | 3.9% | 49.0% | 3.6% |
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 | 32.6% | 38.2% | 5.6% | 37.9% | 0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.1% | 44.2% | 3.1% | 44.2% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.1% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 12% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 11.4% | 3.5% | -7.9% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 (87.5%) 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 | 45.7% | 52.6% | 6.9% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 34.9% | -2.9% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 9.8% | -4.3% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 19.1% | 16.5% | -2.6% | 18.2% | -1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 13.4% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 12.7% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 4.2% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 19% | 7.1% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.2% | 31.7% | -0.5% | 33.8% | -2.1% |
| Other | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 94.7% | 82.9% | -11.8% | 81.4% | 1.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
In this area, 79.3% 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 | 90.5% | 79.3% | -11.2% | 83.2% | -3.9% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 10.1% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 7.6% | 4.6% | 5.6% | 2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.1% | 79.1% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -4.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 8.9% | 7.3% | 9.8% | -0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 6.8% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 1.1% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.2% | 76.7% | -12.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 4.6% | 0.9% | 3.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 21.4% | 13.5% | 7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.8% | 37.2% | 5.6% |
| Christian | 41.4% | 46.2% | -4.8% |
| Hindu | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 5.7% | 6.5% | -0.8% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Spring Road was 32.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.0% lower than the St John's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Spring Road has the 11th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in St John's and the 120th lowest crime rate of 432 local areas in Ipswich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 131 Spring Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2025-02-03 | £210,372 |
| 133 Spring Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £191,500 | 2024-10-01 | £197,554 |
| 131 Spring Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-07-21 | £201,233 |
| 133 Spring Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2022-06-17 | £190,975 |
| 125 Spring Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2022-02-01 | £380,997 |
IP4 5NH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 119 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Education | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 4,045 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich Woodbridge Road , IP4 4EU | 4out of 4 | 360 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich Victory Road , IP4 4LE | 3out of 4 | 516 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery Clifford Road , IP4 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 628 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sidegate Primary School Sidegate Lane , IP4 4JD | 3out of 4 | 751 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Britannia Primary School and Nursery Britannia Road , IP4 5HE | 3out of 4 | 1,085 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,229 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate High School Sidegate Lane West , IP4 3DL | 3out of 4 | 1,478 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic High School Digby Road , IP4 3NJ | 2out of 4 | 1,546 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy Maidenhall Approach , IP2 8PL | 2out of 4 | 3,074 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipswich Academy Braziers Wood Road , IP3 0SP | 3out of 4 | 3,623 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 | 1,291 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 | 529 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 | 1,356 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Suffolk Waterfront Building , Neptune Quay IP4 1QJ | - not rated | 1,526 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Academy St Christopher's Hall , Renfrew Road IP4 3HG | 3out of 4 | 1,695 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipswich School Henley Road , IP1 3SG | - not rated | 2,201 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste Community Cafe | 426 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich | 304 yd | |
| Ottoman | 482 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich | 322 yd | |
| Clifford Road Primary School | Clifford Road, Ipswich | 699 yd | |
| Rushmere Golf Club | Heath Road, Ipswich | 762 yd | |
| Suffolk Albion Events Limited | The Clubhouse, 136 Rushmere Road | 849 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Times Public House | 324 Spring Road, Ipswich | 124 yd | |
| Roundwood Bowling Club | Gordon Road, Ipswich | 207 yd | |
| The Harp Free House & Guest House | 213-215 Cauldwell Hall Road, Ipswich | 489 yd | |
| Marlborough Bowling Club | Lansdowne Road, Ipswich | 547 yd | |
| The Case Is Altered Public House | 341-343 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich | 557 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen | 145 Spring Road, Ipswich | 2 yd | |
| Flamy Grill | 74 Cauldwell Hall Road, Ipswich | 58 yd | |
| California Grill | 265 Spring Road, Ipswich | 244 yd | |
| Friendship | 170 Cauldwell Hall Road, Ipswich | 294 yd | |
| Bella Napoli | 420 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich | 304 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 111-113 Cauldwell Hall Road | 101 yd | |
| Unwrapped & Refill Ltd | Unwrapped & Refill, 715 Woodbridge Road | 337 yd | |
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 335-337 Woodbridge Road | 622 yd | |
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 34 Foxhall Road | 947 yd | |
| Tesco | 389 Foxhall Road, Ipswich | 1,058 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St John'S Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School VICTORY ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 546 yd |
| Sidegate Primary School SIDEGATE LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 703 yd |
| St John'S Urc Tennis Club WESTBURY ROAD | tennis courts | 741 yd |
| Ipswich & District Indoor Bowling Club Rushmere Road | indoor bowls | 849 yd |
| Ransomes Sports And Social Club SIDEGATE AVENUE | grass pitches | 869 yd |
| Copleston Centre COPLESTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,084 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 | 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 | 93.3% |
| 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 | 86.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 125.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 43.48 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.