Lyndhurst Avenue, Ipswich, IP4 5RT

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IP4 5RT has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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	51.5%	49.3%	-2.2%	51.0%	-1.7%
Male	48.5%	50.7%	2.2%	49.0%	1.7%

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 5RT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.3% 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	25.2%	28.8%	3.6%	37.9%	-9.1%
Married: Opposite sex	58.7%	55.3%	-3.4%	44.2%	11.1%
Separated	1.8%	0.5%	-1.3%	2.2%	-1.7%
Divorced	6%	9.1%	3.1%	9.1%	0.0%
Widowed	8.3%	6.4%	-1.9%	6.1%	0.3%

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%	48.6%	3.6%	48.4%	0.2%
Good health	32.4%	31.8%	-0.6%	33.6%	-1.8%
Fair health	17.6%	13.6%	-4.0%	12.7%	0.9%
Bad health	5%	5.2%	0.2%	4.0%	1.2%
Very bad health	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.2%	-0.5%

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	21.1%	17.1%	-4.0%	18.2%	-1.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.7%	9.9%	-4.8%	9.6%	0.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.1%	14%	-1.1%	13.4%	0.6%
Apprenticeship	6%	7.2%	1.2%	5.3%	1.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.6%	16.7%	6.1%	16.9%	-0.2%
Degree or Similar	25.7%	31.5%	5.8%	33.8%	-2.3%
Other	6.9%	3.6%	-3.3%	2.8%	0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.9% 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%	1.4%	1.4%	1.1%	0.3%
Chinese	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	0.7%	-0.3%
Indian	1.5%	3.5%	2.0%	3.1%	0.4%
Pakistani	2.7%	0%	-2.7%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0.8%	4.6%	3.8%	1.6%	3.0%
Black African	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	2.5%	-1.8%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.0%	-0.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.4%	0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.9%	0.2%
Mixed Other	0.8%	0.7%	-0.1%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	92.4%	83.9%	-8.5%	81.4%	2.5%
Arab	0%	1.8%	1.8%	0.6%	1.2%
Other	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 83.9% 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	94.3%	83.9%	-10.4%	83.2%	0.7%
European Union	1.1%	3.8%	2.7%	6.1%	-2.3%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0.8%	1.4%	0.6%	2.7%	-1.3%
Middle East and Asia	2.3%	9.4%	7.1%	5.6%	3.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.1%	1%	-0.1%	1.3%	-0.3%
British Overseas	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.9%	83.9%	-10.0%	83.2%	0.7%
10+ Years	0%	4.9%	4.9%	9.8%	-4.9%
5-10 Years	0.4%	4.5%	4.1%	2.9%	1.6%
2-5 Years	1.9%	2.4%	0.5%	2.2%	0.2%
Less than 2 years	3.8%	4.2%	0.4%	1.9%	2.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	74.3%	76.7%	-2.4%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
France	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Lithuania	1.8%	0.3%	1.5%
Romania	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Other Europe	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Central and Western Africa	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Middle East	1.8%	0.1%	1.7%
Southern Asia	2.5%	1.2%	1.3%
South-East Asia	3.2%	0.2%	3.0%
No passport held	14.8%	13.5%	1.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	40.7%	37.2%	3.5%
Christian	48.1%	46.2%	1.9%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Muslim	3.5%	6.5%	-3.0%
Not answered	7.4%	6.0%	1.4%

Safety

Is Lyndhurst Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lyndhurst Avenue was 478.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 957.7% higher than the Bixley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Lyndhurst Avenue has the highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Bixley and the 8th highest crime rate of 432 local areas in Ipswich .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 349.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.3%.

🔎 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. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£51,200

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in IP4 5RT, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 3/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (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 - 5/10 (average )
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 Lyndhurst Avenue are based on 44 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Ipswich.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Lyndhurst Avenue, Ipswich, IP4 5RT

Estimated Average Property Prices for IP4 5RT

Average Price
£266,156

Semi-Detached
£271,759

Terraced
£265,515

Detached
£262,796

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Lyndhurst Avenue

Average Price
£260,016

Semi-Detached
£281,684

Terraced
£263,441

Detached
£260,555

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£11,025

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Lyndhurst AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
21 Lyndhurst Avenue, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building	£234,000	2024-02-15	£242,130
1 Lyndhurst Avenue, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building	£295,000	2023-12-15	£309,544
2A Lyndhurst Avenue, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building	£315,000	2022-09-15	£303,534
22 Lyndhurst Avenue, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building	£275,000	2021-08-27	£300,474
10 Lyndhurst Avenue, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building	£231,000	2021-05-14	£262,659

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for IP4 5RT

Employment

IP4 5RT 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	95
Retired	53
Part-Time Employee	32
Self-Employed	12
Looking after home or family	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Unemployed	4
Student (economically inactive)	4
Other	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	47
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	15
Construction	10
Education	9
Financial and insurance activities	9
Transport and storage	7
Manufacturing	7
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Other	2
Real estate activities	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Information and communication	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Britannia Primary School and Nursery Britannia Road , IP4 5HE	3out of 4	582 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Broke Hall Community Primary School Chatsworth Drive , IP4 5XD	3out of 4	851 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rose Hill Primary Derby Road , IP3 8DL	2out of 4	1,364 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	1,414 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery Clifford Road , IP4 1PJ	3out of 4	1,688 yd	Community school	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	315 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Alban's Catholic High School Digby Road , IP4 3NJ	2out of 4	985 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Northgate High School Sidegate Lane West , IP4 3DL	3out of 4	2,413 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ipswich Academy Braziers Wood Road , IP3 0SP	3out of 4	3,159 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kesgrave High School Main Road , Kesgrave IP5 2PB	3out of 4	3,709 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	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	2,500 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Parkside Academy 291 Spring Road , IP4 5ND	3out of 4	980 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	2,114 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sir Bobby Robson School Lindbergh Road , IP3 9FA	- not rated	2,305 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
New Skill Centre Wolsey House , 2-5 The Drift IP3 9QR	- not rated	2,477 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
University of Suffolk Waterfront Building , Neptune Quay IP4 1QJ	- not rated	2,617 yd	Higher education institutions	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
Costa Coffee	Ipswich Hospital East Suffolk And North Essex, Heath Road	299 yd
Costa Coffee South Wards	Costa Coffee - (South Wards) Ipswich Hospital, Heath Road	299 yd
The Copleston Centre	Copleston High School, Copleston Road	439 yd
Greggs	41 Woodbridge Road East, Ipswich	830 yd
Rushmere Golf Club	Heath Road, Ipswich	1,018 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Shener's Kebabs	5 Heath Road, Ipswich	349 yd
Mandarin	623 Foxhall Road, Ipswich	433 yd
Subway	Subway at Applegreen, 23-27 Woodbridge Road East	828 yd
Wong's Chinese Takeaway	43 Woodbridge Road East, Ipswich	830 yd
The Range Fish & Chips	385 Spring Road, Ipswich	892 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
East of England Co-op Foodstore	East of England Co-op, 51-53 Woodbridge Road East		841 yd
Tesco	389 Foxhall Road, Ipswich		856 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Copleston Centre COPLESTON ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	438 yd
Rushmere Golf Club	golf	632 yd
Broke Hall Community Primary School CHATSWORTH DRIVE	grass pitches	710 yd
St Albans Catholic High School DIGBY ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	1,003 yd
St Clements Golf Club FOXHALL ROAD	golf	1,043 yd
Foxhall Community Centre FOXHALL ROAD	grass pitches, squash courts	1,046 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	93.1%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	93.1%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	93.1%

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	70 Mbit/s
Average download speed	97.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	11 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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

Overview of IP4 5RT