Deben Avenue is in Martlesham Heath, Ipswich and in Suffolk Coastal district. IP5 3QP 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 Deben Avenue, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich, IP5 3QP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP5 2QX, IP5 2PX, IP5 2QU, IP5 2QW, IP5 2PZ, IP5 2PT, IP5 2QR, IP5 2PY, IP5 3QR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IP5 3QP is primarily male, with 53.2% of the population 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 | 53.8% | 46.8% | -7.0% | 51.0% | -4.2% |
| Male | 46.2% | 53.2% | 7.0% | 49.0% | 4.2% |
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 3QP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.8% 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 | 22.2% | 24% | 1.8% | 37.9% | -13.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.3% | 62.8% | 5.5% | 44.2% | 18.6% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 4.6% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 11.9% | 6.6% | -5.3% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 (91.1%) 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 | 50.9% | 61.4% | 10.5% | 48.4% | 13.0% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 29.7% | -3.2% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 7.2% | -5.6% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 3% | 1.6% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 3QP this area, 9.1% 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 | 14.1% | 9.1% | -5.0% | 18.2% | -9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 7.1% | -3.7% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 15.7% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 7.1% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.8% | 17.3% | 0.5% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.7% | 41.1% | 11.4% | 33.8% | 7.3% |
| Other | 5.4% | 2.5% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.3% | 96.7% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 96.8% 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 | 98.3% | 96.8% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 96.8% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.3% | 76.7% | 9.6% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.3% | 13.5% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.4% | 37.2% | 6.2% |
| Christian | 47.8% | 46.2% | 1.6% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Deben Avenue was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Kesgrave average.
Deben Avenue has the lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Kesgrave and the 16th lowest crime rate of 852 local areas in East Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Deben Avenue, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2024-07-01 | £339,032 |
| 14 Deben Avenue, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2024-04-26 | £355,941 |
| 10 Deben Avenue, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2023-08-18 | £438,142 |
| 31 Deben Avenue, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £372,500 | 2023-06-09 | £387,591 |
| 6 Deben Avenue, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £357,500 | 2022-12-20 | £349,269 |
IP5 3QP 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorseland Primary School Deben Avenue , Martlesham Heath IP5 3QR | 4out of 4 | 454 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchwood Primary School Valiant Road , Martlesham Heath IP5 3SP | 4out of 4 | 1,020 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Martlesham Primary Academy Black Tiles Lane , Martlesham IP12 4SS | 3out of 4 | 1,041 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedarwood Primary School Wilkinson Drive , Kesgrave IP5 2ES | 3out of 4 | 1,855 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heath Primary School, Kesgrave Bell Lane , Kesgrave IP5 1JG | 3out of 4 | 2,106 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,231 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic High School Digby Road , IP4 3NJ | 2out of 4 | 4,551 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Copleston High School Copleston Road , IP4 5HD | 3out of 4 | 5,178 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Farlingaye High School Ransom Road , IP12 4JX | 4out of 4 | 5,239 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbridge School Burkitt Road , IP12 4JH | - not rated | 5,207 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Academy St Christopher's Hall , Renfrew Road IP4 3HG | 3out of 4 | 5,247 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Group - Staff Restaurant At Suffolk Police HQ | Suffolk Constabulary Force Headquarters, Portal Avenue | 533 yd | |
| KFC | 121 Anson Road, Martlesham Heath | 984 yd | |
| Church House | St William Court, Kesgrave | 990 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Bader | Douglas Bader Public House, 29 The Square | 936 yd | |
| The Farmhouse Public House | St Isidores, Kesgrave | 946 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 309A Main Road, Kesgrave | 164 yd | |
| Admirals Fish & Chip Shop | 11 The Square, Martlesham Heath | 936 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 19 - 21 The Square, Martlesham Heath | 981 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gorseland Primary School DEBEN AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 384 yd |
| Suffolk Constabulary Ground 1 POLICE BUNGALOW 1 POLICE BUNGALOW PORTAL AVENUE | grass pitches | 545 yd |
| Birchwood Primary School VALIANT ROAD | grass pitches | 895 yd |
| Martlesham Primary Academy BLACK TILES LANE | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 954 yd |
| Beacon Hill Pool BLACK TILES LANE | swimming pool | 1,016 yd |
| Millennium Sports Ground MILLENNIUM SPORTS GROUND MILLENNIUM SPORTS GROUND MILLENNIUM WAY | grass pitches | 1,086 yd |
| Martlesham Heath Green WARREN LANE | grass pitches | 1,086 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 | 60.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.5 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.