Creeting St Mary, Ipswich, IP6 8LX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IP6 8LX has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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	51.2%	49%	-2.2%	51.0%	-2.0%
Male	48.8%	51%	2.2%	49.0%	2.0%

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 IP6 8LX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.5% 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	14.6%	23.2%	8.6%	37.9%	-14.7%
Married: Opposite sex	72.9%	59.5%	-13.4%	44.2%	15.3%
Separated	1%	0.6%	-0.4%	2.2%	-1.6%
Divorced	5.6%	8.4%	2.8%	9.1%	-0.7%
Widowed	5.9%	8.4%	2.5%	6.1%	2.3%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	42.5%	37%	-5.5%	48.4%	-11.4%
Good health	37%	41.8%	4.8%	33.6%	8.2%
Fair health	16.6%	17.6%	1.0%	12.7%	4.9%
Bad health	2.7%	2.7%	0.0%	4.0%	-1.3%
Very bad health	1.2%	0.9%	-0.3%	1.2%	-0.3%

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	30.9%	24.8%	-6.1%	18.2%	6.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.4%	11.4%	2.0%	9.6%	1.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11.8%	14.9%	3.1%	13.4%	1.5%
Apprenticeship	4.2%	6%	1.8%	5.3%	0.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.4%	13.7%	3.3%	16.9%	-3.2%
Degree or Similar	29.2%	24.4%	-4.8%	33.8%	-9.4%
Other	4.2%	4.8%	0.6%	2.8%	2.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.8% 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)
Other Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.8%	0.1%
Mixed White and African	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.8%	0.7%
White	98.2%	95.8%	-2.4%	81.4%	14.4%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Other	0%	0.9%	0.9%	1.6%	-0.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.5% 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	95.8%	95.5%	-0.3%	83.2%	12.3%
European Union	0.9%	1.5%	0.6%	6.1%	-4.6%
Africa	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.5%	1.8%	0.3%	5.6%	-3.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.9%	0.6%	-0.3%	1.3%	-0.7%
British Overseas	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	0.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.2%	96.1%	0.9%	83.2%	12.9%
10+ Years	0.3%	3.3%	3.0%	9.8%	-6.5%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.2%	-1.6%
Less than 2 years	4.2%	0%	-4.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86.3%	76.7%	9.6%
Germany	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
No passport held	13.1%	13.5%	-0.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39.4%	37.2%	2.2%
Christian	52.8%	46.2%	6.6%
Muslim	0.3%	6.5%	-6.2%
Not answered	7.5%	6.0%	1.5%

Safety

Is IP6 8LX dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around IP6 8LX was 59.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.5% higher than the Claydon & Barham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

IP6 8LX has the 3rd highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Claydon & Barham and the 59th highest crime rate of 313 local areas in Mid Suffolk .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£50,600

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in IP6 8LX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 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 - 1/10 (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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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) - 3/10 (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) - 2/10 (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

Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Mid Suffolk.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Creeting St Mary, Ipswich, IP6 8LX

Estimated Average Property Prices for IP6 8LX

Average Price
£641,891

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£918,764

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£365,017

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales in IP6 8LX

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Black Water Hall, Ipswich, Suffolk Other, an established residential building	£345,000	2020-09-23	£383,857
Goose Rye Farm, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building	£170,000	1995-08-30	£957,921

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for IP6 8LX

Employment

IP6 8LX 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in IP6 8LX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	129
Full-Time Employee	81
Self-Employed	33
Part-Time Employee	27
Looking after home or family	9
Other	9
Student (economically inactive)	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Unemployed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4

Employment Industry

Construction	25
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Human health and social work activities	18
Education	15
Manufacturing	14
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	6
Other	5
Financial and insurance activities	5
Transport and storage	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Information and communication	4
Administrative and support service activities	3
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bosmere Community Primary School Quinton Road , Needham Market IP6 8DA	- not rated	859 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Creeting St Mary Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School All Saints Road , Creeting St Mary IP6 8NF	3out of 4	1,721 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Trinity Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Lavenham Way , Combs IP14 2BZ	3out of 4	4,342 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Combs Ford Primary School Glemsford Road , IP14 2PN	- not rated	4,630 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Cedars Park Community Primary School Pintail Road , IP14 5FP	2out of 4	5,240 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Courtyard Cafe	Cafe And Premises, Alder Carr Farm	23 yd
Curry Inn	10-12 Station Yard, Needham Market	437 yd
The Hub @ NMFC Ltd	Needham Market Football Club, Bloomfields	905 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Three Tuns	Three Tuns P.H., 3 Hawks Mill Street	399 yd
The Limes Bar & Hotel	The Limes Hotel, 99 High Street	408 yd
The Rampant Horse Inn	Rampant Horse Inn, Coddenham Road	499 yd
The Swan	9 High Street, Needham Market	533 yd
Needham Market Bowls Club	Needham Market Bowls Club. Needham Market, Barretts Lane	893 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
China Chef	22 Station Yard, Needham Market	437 yd
Wongs	Wongs Chinese Ltd 1 Station Yard, Needham Market	470 yd
Huseyin Kara	Needham Chippy 11 High Street, Needham Market	517 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Needham Gym & Fitness (Closed) High Street	health and fitness suite	415 yd
Needham Market Community Centre School Street		547 yd
Needham Market Middle School (Closed) School Street	grass pitches	587 yd
Bosmere Primary School Quinton Road	grass pitches	790 yd
Crowley Park BUILDING AT CROWLEY PARK PLAYING FIELD BUILDING AT CROWLEY PARK PLAYING FIELD BARRETTS LANE	grass pitches	902 yd
Needham Market Football Club BLOOMFIELDS BLOOMFIELDS QUINTON ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	990 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	33.3%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	33.3%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	33.3%

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%

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

Overview of IP6 8LX