Edmonton Close is in Kesgrave, Ipswich and in Suffolk Coastal district. IP5 1HE is located in the Kesgrave electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Central Suffolk and North Ipswich. This postcode has been in use since 1997-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Edmonton Close, Kesgrave, Ipswich, IP5 1HE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP5 1HU, IP5 1HG, IP5 1HH, IP5 1HQ, IP5 1HF, IP5 1HD, IP5 1JH, IP5 1HJ, IP5 1HB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IP5 1HE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.3% | 54% | -2.3% | 51.0% | 3.0% |
| Male | 43.8% | 46% | 2.2% | 49.0% | -3.0% |
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 | 20.7% | 21.2% | 0.5% | 37.9% | -16.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.7% | 49.5% | -8.2% | 44.2% | 5.3% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 8.6% | 2.0% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 14.6% | 17.7% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 11.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35% | 41.5% | 6.5% | 48.4% | -6.9% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 40.6% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 7.0% |
| Fair health | 22.9% | 14.3% | -8.6% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 5% | 1.3% | -3.7% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 31% | 24.4% | -6.6% | 18.2% | 6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 10.2% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 13.2% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 10.7% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 14.7% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.4% | 23.4% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -10.4% |
| Other | 4.7% | 3.6% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| White | 95.8% | 93.3% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 11.9% |
| Arab | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 88.4% 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 | 94.2% | 88.4% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 4.5% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.8% | 89.2% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.5% | 9.5% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 0.5% | -5.8% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75% | 76.7% | -1.7% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 18.8% | 13.5% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.4% | 37.2% | 5.2% |
| Christian | 49.6% | 46.2% | 3.4% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Edmonton Close was 21.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.9% lower than the Carlford & Fynn Valley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Edmonton Close has the 55th lowest crime rate of 109 local areas in Carlford & Fynn Valley and the 249th lowest crime rate of 853 local areas in East Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Edmonton Close, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-09-18 | £340,647 |
| 19 Edmonton Close, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2024-03-08 | £325,333 |
| 24 Edmonton Close, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £216,000 | 2019-07-23 | £264,844 |
| 20 Edmonton Close, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2018-10-23 | £262,909 |
| 17 Edmonton Close, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £259,000 | 2017-07-02 | £338,399 |
IP5 1HE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
IP5 1HE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in IP5 1HE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 82 |
| Full-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heath Primary School, Kesgrave Bell Lane , Kesgrave IP5 1JG | 3out of 4 | 291 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedarwood Primary School Wilkinson Drive , Kesgrave IP5 2ES | 3out of 4 | 1,145 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broke Hall Community Primary School Chatsworth Drive , IP4 5XD | 3out of 4 | 2,075 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorseland Primary School Deben Avenue , Martlesham Heath IP5 3QR | 4out of 4 | 2,486 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchwood Primary School Valiant Road , Martlesham Heath IP5 3SP | 4out of 4 | 3,004 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kesgrave High School Main Road , Kesgrave IP5 2PB | 3out of 4 | 1,216 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic High School Digby Road , IP4 3NJ | 2out of 4 | 2,206 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Copleston High School Copleston Road , IP4 5HD | 3out of 4 | 2,808 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate High School Sidegate Lane West , IP4 3DL | 3out of 4 | 3,809 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipswich Academy Braziers Wood Road , IP3 0SP | 3out of 4 | 5,067 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 | 4,921 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Christopher's Academy St Christopher's Hall , Renfrew Road IP4 3HG | 3out of 4 | 3,102 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Academy 291 Spring Road , IP4 5ND | 3out of 4 | 3,184 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Skill Centre Wolsey House , 2-5 The Drift IP3 9QR | - not rated | 4,114 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Bobby Robson School Lindbergh Road , IP3 9FA | - not rated | 4,209 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Learning Support, Southern Area Education Office St Andrew House , County Hall IP4 1LJ | - not rated | 5,038 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe 66 | The Scout Hall, Twelve Acre Approach | 370 yd | |
| Kesgrave Kitchen | 77 Main Road, Kesgrave | 420 yd | |
| TC Facilities Management (At Tesco) | Tesco Supermarket, Ropes Drive | 439 yd | |
| The Alishan Pavillion | 36 Penzance Road, Kesgrave | 494 yd | |
| Chestnut & Rose | 32A Penzance Road, Kesgrave | 501 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kesgrave Social Club | Edmonton Road, Kesgrave | 322 yd | |
| Bell Inn | 129 Main Road, Kesgrave | 588 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number 1 Fish Bar | Unit 1, Ropes Drive | 408 yd | |
| Kesgrave Fisheries | 7 Main Road, Kesgrave | 718 yd | |
| Beech Road Kebab Pizza House | 63 Beech Road, Rushmere St Andrew | 975 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Supermarket, Ropes Drive | 439 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heath Primary School BELL LANE | grass pitches | 260 yd |
| Kesgrave Community - Conference And Sports Centre Twelve Acre Approach | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts | 445 yd |
| Cedarwood Primary School WILKINSON DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,003 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 | 38.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 38.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 38.5% |
| 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 | 74.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.