Spring Road is in Ipswich and in Ipswich district. IP4 5NL is located in the Alexandra 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 5NL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP4 5NH, IP4 5BZ, IP4 5BL, IP4 5NJ, IP4 5NN, IP4 4QE, IP4 4DS, IP4 5BN, IP4 5BT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IP4 5NL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 51.5% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 49.4% | 48.5% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 5NL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.6% 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 | 35.7% | 44.6% | 8.9% | 37.9% | 6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.7% | 31.9% | -0.8% | 44.2% | -12.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 2.3% | -3.3% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 22.4% | 17.4% | -5.0% | 9.1% | 8.3% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 | 42% | 43% | 1.0% | 48.4% | -5.4% |
| Good health | 42% | 38.2% | -3.8% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 15.1% | 2.9% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 20.4% | 20% | -0.4% | 18.2% | 1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 9.5% | -6.8% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 13.8% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 1.9% | -1.7% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 20% | 8.8% | 16.9% | 3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.1% | 31.4% | 0.3% | 33.8% | -2.4% |
| Other | 2.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.2% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 6.3% | 0.7% | -5.6% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 89% | 86.2% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 4.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 82.4% 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 | 88.2% | 82.4% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -0.8% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 9.2% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 6.6% | 1.1% | 5.6% | 1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.5% | 82.4% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -0.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 10.7% | 9.9% | 9.8% | 0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 5.1% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 1.5% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0.4% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.7% | 76.7% | -7.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 19% | 13.5% | 5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.2% | 37.2% | 11.0% |
| Christian | 36.4% | 46.2% | -9.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 6.3% | 6.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Spring Road was 11.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 95.5% lower than the Alexandra average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Spring Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Alexandra and the 26th lowest crime rate of 432 local areas in Ipswich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -83.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 310 Spring Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2024-03-22 | £171,339 |
| 322 Spring Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Other, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2023-02-01 | £262,518 |
| 302 Spring Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £188,500 | 2022-11-14 | £184,332 |
| 304 Spring Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2020-08-21 | £209,183 |
| 304 Spring Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £137,500 | 2016-03-09 | £193,335 |
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Chesterfield Drive , IP1 6DW | 4out of 4 | 4,035 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 | 349 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 | 561 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery Clifford Road , IP4 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 584 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sidegate Primary School Sidegate Lane , IP4 4JD | 3out of 4 | 787 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Britannia Primary School and Nursery Britannia Road , IP4 5HE | 3out of 4 | 1,086 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 | 1,239 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate High School Sidegate Lane West , IP4 3DL | 3out of 4 | 1,513 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic High School Digby Road , IP4 3NJ | 2out of 4 | 1,585 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy Maidenhall Approach , IP2 8PL | 2out of 4 | 3,029 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipswich Academy Braziers Wood Road , IP3 0SP | 3out of 4 | 3,594 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 | 1,249 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 | 559 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 | 1,316 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Suffolk Waterfront Building , Neptune Quay IP4 1QJ | - not rated | 1,481 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 | 1,739 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipswich School Henley Road , IP1 3SG | - not rated | 2,181 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 | 328 yd | |
| Ottoman | 482 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich | 368 yd | |
| Clifford Road Primary School | Clifford Road, Ipswich | 654 yd | |
| Rushmere Golf Club | Heath Road, Ipswich | 802 yd | |
| Little Beans Limited | 37 Foxhall Road, Ipswich | 866 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Times Public House | 324 Spring Road, Ipswich | 148 yd | |
| Roundwood Bowling Club | Gordon Road, Ipswich | 230 yd | |
| The Harp Free House & Guest House | 213-215 Cauldwell Hall Road, Ipswich | 462 yd | |
| Marlborough Bowling Club | Lansdowne Road, Ipswich | 504 yd | |
| The Case Is Altered Public House | 341-343 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich | 551 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen | 145 Spring Road, Ipswich | 46 yd | |
| Flamy Grill | 74 Cauldwell Hall Road, Ipswich | 103 yd | |
| Friendship | 170 Cauldwell Hall Road, Ipswich | 266 yd | |
| California Grill | 265 Spring Road, Ipswich | 277 yd | |
| Bella Napoli | 420 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich | 328 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 111-113 Cauldwell Hall Road | 110 yd | |
| Unwrapped & Refill Ltd | Unwrapped & Refill, 715 Woodbridge Road | 382 yd | |
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 335-337 Woodbridge Road | 613 yd | |
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 34 Foxhall Road | 902 yd | |
| Tesco | 389 Foxhall Road, Ipswich | 1,047 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St John'S Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School VICTORY ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 589 yd |
| Sidegate Primary School SIDEGATE LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 731 yd |
| St John'S Urc Tennis Club WESTBURY ROAD | tennis courts | 786 yd |
| Ipswich & District Indoor Bowling Club Rushmere Road | indoor bowls | 893 yd |
| Ransomes Sports And Social Club SIDEGATE AVENUE | grass pitches | 909 yd |
| Copleston Centre COPLESTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,094 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 | 100.0% |
| 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 | 129.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 182.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.95 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.