Bracken Avenue, Kesgrave, Ipswich, IP5 2PP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IP5 2PP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% 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	51.9%	52.7%	0.8%	51.0%	1.7%
Male	48.1%	47.3%	-0.8%	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 IP5 2PP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.3% 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	18.8%	21.2%	2.4%	37.9%	-16.7%
Married: Opposite sex	58.1%	58.3%	0.2%	44.2%	14.1%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Separated	3.5%	1.9%	-1.6%	2.2%	-0.3%
Divorced	6.2%	9.7%	3.5%	9.1%	0.6%
Widowed	13.5%	8.5%	-5.0%	6.1%	2.4%

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	46.2%	51.1%	4.9%	48.4%	2.7%
Good health	36%	32.6%	-3.4%	33.6%	-1.0%
Fair health	14%	11.8%	-2.2%	12.7%	-0.9%
Bad health	3.5%	3.3%	-0.2%	4.0%	-0.7%
Very bad health	0.3%	1.2%	0.9%	1.2%	0.0%

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	21.5%	15.4%	-6.1%	18.2%	-2.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.5%	8.5%	-3.0%	9.6%	-1.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.8%	13.8%	-2.0%	13.4%	0.4%
Apprenticeship	5%	4.6%	-0.4%	5.3%	-0.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.8%	18.8%	10.0%	16.9%	1.9%
Degree or Similar	31.9%	35%	3.1%	33.8%	1.2%
Other	5.4%	3.8%	-1.6%	2.8%	1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0%	1.8%	1.8%	0.7%	1.1%
Indian	3.5%	1.2%	-2.3%	3.1%	-1.9%
Pakistani	0%	2.5%	2.5%	2.7%	-0.2%
Other Asian	0%	0.9%	0.9%	1.6%	-0.7%
Black African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.8%	0.4%
Mixed White and African	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.4%	0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0.6%	0.9%	0.3%	0.8%	0.1%
White	95.2%	89.3%	-5.9%	81.4%	7.9%
Arab	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	93.3%	93%	-0.3%	83.2%	9.8%
European Union	0.6%	2.7%	2.1%	6.1%	-3.4%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	1.6%	1.5%	-0.1%	2.7%	-1.2%
Middle East and Asia	2.5%	2.1%	-0.4%	5.6%	-3.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.3%	0.3%	-1.0%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92%	92.7%	0.7%	83.2%	9.5%
10+ Years	0%	6.7%	6.7%	9.8%	-3.1%
5-10 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	6.4%	0.3%	-6.1%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.3%	76.7%	6.6%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Portugal	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Other EU countries	1.2%	1.5%	-0.3%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	14%	13.5%	0.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	42.9%	37.2%	5.7%
Christian	47.1%	46.2%	0.9%
Hindu	1.2%	1.7%	-0.5%
Muslim	3.3%	6.5%	-3.2%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	5.2%	6.0%	-0.8%

Safety

Is Bracken Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bracken Avenue was 6.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.0% lower than the Kesgrave average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Bracken Avenue has the 5th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Kesgrave and the 41st lowest crime rate of 853 local areas in East Suffolk .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.8%.

🔎 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
£51,300

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in IP5 2PP, 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 - 1/10 (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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 3/10 (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) - 1/10 (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) - 1/10 (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 Bracken Avenue are based on 33 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 Bracken Avenue, Kesgrave, Ipswich, IP5 2PP

Estimated Average Property Prices for IP5 2PP

Average Price
£381,146

Semi-Detached
£303,010

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£391,801

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Bracken Avenue

Average Price
£380,031

Semi-Detached
£326,888

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£387,361

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Bracken AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
25 Bracken Avenue, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building	£485,000	2024-08-29	£484,488
16 Bracken Avenue, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building	£345,000	2024-07-26	£349,054
17 Bracken Avenue, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building	£525,000	2023-09-25	£507,321
25 Bracken Avenue, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building	£510,000	2023-05-18	£512,163
29 Bracken Avenue, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building	£350,000	2021-11-26	£363,034

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for IP5 2PP

Employment

IP5 2PP 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 2PP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	90
Retired	78
Part-Time Employee	38
Self-Employed	13
Student (economically inactive)	10
Looking after home or family	9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Unemployed	2
Other	0

Employment Industry

Education	24
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	18
Human health and social work activities	16
Financial and insurance activities	14
Construction	11
Transport and storage	10
Information and communication	10
Other	5
Manufacturing	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Real estate activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Administrative and support service activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Gorseland Primary School Deben Avenue , Martlesham Heath IP5 3QR	4out of 4	704 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Birchwood Primary School Valiant Road , Martlesham Heath IP5 3SP	4out of 4	1,318 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Martlesham Primary Academy Black Tiles Lane , Martlesham IP12 4SS	3out of 4	1,342 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Cedarwood Primary School Wilkinson Drive , Kesgrave IP5 2ES	3out of 4	1,609 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Heath Primary School, Kesgrave Bell Lane , Kesgrave IP5 1JG	3out of 4	1,741 yd	Community school	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	852 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Alban's Catholic High School Digby Road , IP4 3NJ	2out of 4	4,177 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Copleston High School Copleston Road , IP4 5HD	3out of 4	4,826 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Farlingaye High School Ransom Road , IP12 4JX	4out of 4	5,458 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	4,867 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Parkside Academy 291 Spring Road , IP4 5ND	3out of 4	5,191 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Woodbridge School Burkitt Road , IP12 4JH	- not rated	5,458 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Church House	St William Court, Kesgrave		612 yd
Compass Group - Staff Restaurant At Suffolk Police HQ	Suffolk Constabulary Force Headquarters, Portal Avenue		904 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Farmhouse Public House	St Isidores, Kesgrave		662 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Domino's Pizza	309A Main Road, Kesgrave		216 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Gorseland Primary School DEBEN AVENUE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	595 yd
Suffolk Constabulary Ground 1 POLICE BUNGALOW 1 POLICE BUNGALOW PORTAL AVENUE	grass pitches	919 yd
Kesgrave High School MAIN ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	950 yd
Millennium Sports Ground MILLENNIUM SPORTS GROUND MILLENNIUM SPORTS GROUND MILLENNIUM WAY	grass pitches	1,021 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	6.3%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

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	93.8%

Download Speed

Median download speed	17.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	16.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	23.17 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	23.17 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	1.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	1.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	4.3 Mbit/s

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