Peacock Street is in Kesgrave, Ipswich and in Suffolk Coastal district. IP5 2EA 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 2000-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Peacock Street, Kesgrave, Ipswich, IP5 2EA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP5 2DX, IP5 2EB, IP5 2EQ, IP5 2ED, IP5 2EE, IP5 2HQ, IP5 2EG, IP5 2EF, IP5 2DZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IP5 2EA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 51.3% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 51.3% | 48.7% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 26.2% | 34.4% | 8.2% | 37.9% | -3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.9% | 49% | -7.9% | 44.2% | 4.8% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 1.3% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 12.7% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 (89.7%) 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 | 63.5% | 61% | -2.5% | 48.4% | 12.6% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 28.7% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -4.9% |
| Fair health | 2.6% | 7.2% | 4.6% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 0.5% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 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.
In the area around IP5 2EA this area, 8.3% 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 | 5.4% | 8.3% | 2.9% | 18.2% | -9.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 10.3% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 13.5% | -2.7% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 6.4% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.2% | 19.2% | 0.0% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.1% | 39.7% | -3.4% | 33.8% | 5.9% |
| Other | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.7% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 3.7% | 2.1% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| White | 91% | 88.7% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 7.3% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 85.6% 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 | 91.5% | 85.6% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 2.4% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 6.2% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 6.2% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.5% | 84.8% | -6.7% | 83.2% | 1.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.6% | 7.6% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 3% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 1% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.6% | 76.7% | 2.9% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 9.7% | 13.5% | -3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.1% | 37.2% | 5.9% |
| Christian | 42.6% | 46.2% | -3.6% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 10.3% | 6.0% | 4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Peacock Street was 24.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.7% higher than the Kesgrave average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Peacock Street has the 23rd highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Kesgrave and the 287th lowest crime rate of 853 local areas in East Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.7%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Peacock Street, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2020-12-14 | £290,794 |
| 11 Peacock Street, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2020-10-09 | £520,514 |
| 10 Peacock Street, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £343,000 | 2020-09-10 | £390,410 |
| 4 Peacock Street, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2019-08-06 | £357,809 |
| 10 Peacock Street, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £322,000 | 2018-07-25 | £380,217 |
IP5 2EA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 2EA 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorseland Primary School Deben Avenue , Martlesham Heath IP5 3QR | 4out of 4 | 721 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedarwood Primary School Wilkinson Drive , Kesgrave IP5 2ES | 3out of 4 | 1,034 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchwood Primary School Valiant Road , Martlesham Heath IP5 3SP | 4out of 4 | 1,179 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heath Primary School, Kesgrave Bell Lane , Kesgrave IP5 1JG | 3out of 4 | 1,595 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Martlesham Primary Academy Black Tiles Lane , Martlesham IP12 4SS | 3out of 4 | 1,890 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,012 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic High School Digby Road , IP4 3NJ | 2out of 4 | 4,029 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Copleston High School Copleston Road , IP4 5HD | 3out of 4 | 4,519 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,883 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Academy 291 Spring Road , IP4 5ND | 3out of 4 | 4,981 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Skill Centre Wolsey House , 2-5 The Drift IP3 9QR | - not rated | 5,252 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church House | St William Court, Kesgrave | 846 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Farmhouse Public House | St Isidores, Kesgrave | 399 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 309A Main Road, Kesgrave | 787 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Millennium Sports Ground MILLENNIUM SPORTS GROUND MILLENNIUM SPORTS GROUND MILLENNIUM WAY | grass pitches | 299 yd |
| Gorseland Primary School DEBEN AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 645 yd |
| Birchwood Primary School VALIANT ROAD | grass pitches | 1,043 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 | 61.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 168.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 27.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.