Wilkinson Drive, Kesgrave, Ipswich, IP5 2DS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IP5 2DS has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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	49.5%	48.8%	-0.7%	51.0%	-2.2%
Male	50.5%	51.2%	0.7%	49.0%	2.2%

Partnership Status

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	21.5%	34.4%	12.9%	37.9%	-3.5%
Married: Opposite sex	66.2%	50.4%	-15.8%	44.2%	6.2%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	2.1%	1.3%	0.3%	1.8%
Separated	2.3%	2.5%	0.2%	2.2%	0.3%
Divorced	6.5%	8.9%	2.4%	9.1%	-0.2%
Widowed	2.7%	1.8%	-0.9%	6.1%	-4.3%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (93.6%) 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	64.4%	59.4%	-5.0%	48.4%	11.0%
Good health	29%	34.2%	5.2%	33.6%	0.6%
Fair health	5.7%	6.1%	0.4%	12.7%	-6.6%
Bad health	1%	0.3%	-0.7%	4.0%	-3.7%

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.

In the area around IP5 2DS this area, 4.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	6.5%	4.6%	-1.9%	18.2%	-13.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.7%	9.9%	-2.8%	9.6%	0.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	21.2%	16.7%	-4.5%	13.4%	3.3%
Apprenticeship	1.9%	4.3%	2.4%	5.3%	-1.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.8%	26.2%	12.4%	16.9%	9.3%
Degree or Similar	38.5%	36.5%	-2.0%	33.8%	2.7%
Other	5.4%	1.8%	-3.6%	2.8%	-1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	2.2%	1.6%	-0.6%	0.7%	0.9%
Indian	7.2%	7.1%	-0.1%	3.1%	4.0%
Pakistani	0%	1.1%	1.1%	2.7%	-1.6%
Other Asian	2%	1.3%	-0.7%	1.6%	-0.3%
Black African	0%	0.8%	0.8%	2.5%	-1.7%
Black Caribbean	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	1.0%	-0.7%
Other Black	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0.2%	0.3%	0.1%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.2%	1.6%	1.4%	0.8%	0.8%
White	86.4%	85.4%	-1.0%	81.4%	4.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89% 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	87.6%	89%	1.4%	83.2%	5.8%
European Union	2.2%	3.2%	1.0%	6.1%	-2.9%
Rest of Europe	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.3%
Africa	0.5%	1.6%	1.1%	2.7%	-1.1%
Middle East and Asia	7.4%	5.6%	-1.8%	5.6%	0.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	87.4%	89%	1.6%	83.2%	5.8%
10+ Years	1.2%	8.3%	7.1%	9.8%	-1.5%
5-10 Years	0.2%	2.4%	2.2%	2.9%	-0.5%
2-5 Years	4%	0.3%	-3.7%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	7.2%	0%	-7.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.4%	76.7%	13.7%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Germany	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Lithuania	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Other EU countries	1.3%	1.5%	-0.2%
Southern Asia	0.8%	1.2%	-0.4%
No passport held	5.9%	13.5%	-7.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	51.6%	37.2%	14.4%
Christian	35.8%	46.2%	-10.4%
Hindu	6.7%	1.7%	5.0%
Muslim	1.9%	6.5%	-4.6%
Not answered	4%	6.0%	-2.0%

Safety

Is Wilkinson Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wilkinson Drive was 6.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.8% lower than the Carlford & Fynn Valley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Wilkinson Drive has the 8th lowest crime rate of 109 local areas in Carlford & Fynn Valley and the 33rd lowest crime rate of 853 local areas in East Suffolk .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£46,500

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in IP5 2DS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (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 - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 5/10 (average )
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 Wilkinson Drive are based on 165 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Suffolk Coastal.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Wilkinson Drive, Kesgrave, Ipswich, IP5 2DS

Estimated Average Property Prices for IP5 2DS

Average Price
£397,509

Semi-Detached
£342,221

Terraced
£282,513

Detached
£447,025

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Wilkinson Drive

Average Price
£404,310

Semi-Detached
£366,584

Terraced
£294,928

Detached
£453,550

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Wilkinson DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
25 Wilkinson Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building	£393,000	2023-09-15	£379,766
39 Wilkinson Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building	£419,325	2023-09-01	£405,205
9 Wilkinson Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building	£500,000	2023-08-31	£489,153
10 Wilkinson Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£375,000	2022-12-01	£366,366
73 Wilkinson Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building	£291,000	2022-11-11	£279,406

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for IP5 2DS

Employment

IP5 2DS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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	133
Part-Time Employee	46
Retired	39
Self-Employed	29
Student (economically inactive)	18
Looking after home or family	6
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Unemployed	0
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Education	29
Human health and social work activities	28
Information and communication	25
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	18
Accommodation and food service activities	16
Transport and storage	15
Construction	13
Financial and insurance activities	13
Other	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Manufacturing	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cedarwood Primary School Wilkinson Drive , Kesgrave IP5 2ES	3out of 4	352 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Heath Primary School, Kesgrave Bell Lane , Kesgrave IP5 1JG	3out of 4	727 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Gorseland Primary School Deben Avenue , Martlesham Heath IP5 3QR	4out of 4	1,939 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Birchwood Primary School Valiant Road , Martlesham Heath IP5 3SP	4out of 4	2,373 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Broke Hall Community Primary School Chatsworth Drive , IP4 5XD	3out of 4	2,381 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kesgrave High School Main Road , Kesgrave IP5 2PB	3out of 4	1,111 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Alban's Catholic High School Digby Road , IP4 3NJ	2out of 4	2,890 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Copleston High School Copleston Road , IP4 5HD	3out of 4	3,301 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Northgate High School Sidegate Lane West , IP4 3DL	3out of 4	4,562 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ipswich Academy Braziers Wood Road , IP3 0SP	3out of 4	5,153 yd	Academy sponsor led	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	3,793 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	3,871 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
New Skill Centre Wolsey House , 2-5 The Drift IP3 9QR	- not rated	4,157 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sir Bobby Robson School Lindbergh Road , IP3 9FA	- not rated	4,340 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
First Base Ipswich Academy Raeburn Road , IP3 0EW	4out of 4	5,361 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cafe 66	The Scout Hall, Twelve Acre Approach	550 yd
TC Facilities Management (At Tesco)	Tesco Supermarket, Ropes Drive	566 yd
The Alishan Pavillion	36 Penzance Road, Kesgrave	732 yd
Chestnut & Rose	32A Penzance Road, Kesgrave	781 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Bell Inn	129 Main Road, Kesgrave		956 yd
The Farmhouse Public House	St Isidores, Kesgrave		1,021 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Number 1 Fish Bar	Unit 1, Ropes Drive		564 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	Tesco Supermarket, Ropes Drive		566 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Cedarwood Primary School WILKINSON DRIVE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	211 yd
Kesgrave Community - Conference And Sports Centre Twelve Acre Approach	artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts	377 yd
Heath Primary School BELL LANE	grass pitches	806 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	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%

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	61.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	107.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	20.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	115 Mbit/s

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