Chainhouse Road is in Needham Market, Ipswich and in Mid Suffolk district. IP6 8TB is located in the Needham Market electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bury St Edmunds. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chainhouse Road, Needham Market, Ipswich, IP6 8TB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP6 8TD, IP6 8TJ, IP6 8TA, IP6 8ER, IP6 8HF, IP6 8TH, IP6 8JL, IP6 8HE, IP6 8EP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IP6 8TB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% 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 | 52.5% | 54.2% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Male | 47.5% | 45.8% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -3.2% |
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 | 26.1% | 36% | 9.9% | 37.9% | -1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.7% | 41% | -12.7% | 44.2% | -3.2% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 13.1% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 7.2% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 | 47.2% | 36.4% | -10.8% | 48.4% | -12.0% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 42.4% | 4.1% | 33.6% | 8.8% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 16.7% | 5.0% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.8% | 21.2% | -3.6% | 18.2% | 3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 16.2% | -2.1% | 9.6% | 6.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.2% | 14.9% | -5.3% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 7.2% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 17.1% | 4.3% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.6% | 18.9% | 3.3% | 33.8% | -14.9% |
| Other | 5.5% | 4.5% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.1% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 98.9% | 95.1% | -3.8% | 81.4% | 13.7% |
In this area, 96.6% 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 | 96.5% | 96.6% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 96.6% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.7% | 76.7% | 1.0% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 21.2% | 13.5% | 7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.9% | 37.2% | 8.7% |
| Christian | 47.4% | 46.2% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chainhouse Road was 18.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.0% lower than the Battisford & Ringshall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chainhouse Road has the 16th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Battisford & Ringshall and the 94th lowest crime rate of 313 local areas in Mid Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Chainhouse Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-12-02 | £183,160 |
| 49 Chainhouse Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-09-23 | £275,167 |
| 48 Chainhouse Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2024-05-03 | £158,136 |
| 51 Chainhouse Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2021-12-20 | £284,349 |
| 49 Chainhouse Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £251,150 | 2021-09-02 | £288,000 |
IP6 8TB 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 | 77 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bosmere Community Primary School Quinton Road , Needham Market IP6 8DA | - not rated | 156 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 | 2,624 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 | 4,494 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Combs Ford Primary School Glemsford Road , IP14 2PN | - not rated | 4,827 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ringshall School Offton Road , Ringshall IP14 2JD | - not rated | 5,159 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hub @ NMFC Ltd | Needham Market Football Club, Bloomfields | 293 yd | |
| Curry Inn | 10-12 Station Yard, Needham Market | 504 yd | |
| Courtyard Cafe | Cafe And Premises, Alder Carr Farm | 918 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Swan | 9 High Street, Needham Market | 388 yd | |
| The Rampant Horse Inn | Rampant Horse Inn, Coddenham Road | 444 yd | |
| The Lion Inn | 44 Ipswich Road, Needham Market | 551 yd | |
| The Limes Bar & Hotel | The Limes Hotel, 99 High Street | 668 yd | |
| Needham Market Bowls Club | Needham Market Bowls Club. Needham Market, Barretts Lane | 754 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huseyin Kara | Needham Chippy 11 High Street, Needham Market | 404 yd | |
| Wongs | Wongs Chinese Ltd 1 Station Yard, Needham Market | 462 yd | |
| China Chef | 22 Station Yard, Needham Market | 504 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Needham Market Football Club BLOOMFIELDS BLOOMFIELDS QUINTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 324 yd |
| Bosmere Primary School Quinton Road | grass pitches | 344 yd |
| Needham Market Middle School (Closed) School Street | grass pitches | 352 yd |
| Needham Market Community Centre School Street | 357 yd | |
| Needham Gym & Fitness (Closed) High Street | health and fitness suite | 489 yd |
| Crowley Park BUILDING AT CROWLEY PARK PLAYING FIELD BUILDING AT CROWLEY PARK PLAYING FIELD BARRETTS LANE | grass pitches | 741 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 68.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.