IP7 6PL is in Elmsett, Ipswich and Babergh district. IP7 6PL is located in the South East Cosford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Suffolk. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Elmsett, Ipswich, IP7 6PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IP7 6PL, 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 | 50.3% | 52.7% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 49.7% | 47.3% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 IP7 6PL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.9% 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 | 16.4% | 20.3% | 3.9% | 37.9% | -17.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 70.7% | 54.9% | -15.8% | 44.2% | 10.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 15% | 9.8% | 9.1% | 5.9% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 8.5% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
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 (89.2%) 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 | 50.3% | 53.3% | 3.0% | 48.4% | 4.9% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 35.9% | 3.2% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 9.2% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 1.1% | -3.5% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.2% | 12.4% | -4.8% | 18.2% | -5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 9.8% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.6% | 13.1% | -8.5% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 5.2% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 19% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.6% | 38.6% | 5.0% | 33.8% | 4.8% |
| Other | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.4% | 100% | 2.6% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 97.8% 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 | 98.7% | 97.8% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.7% | 97.8% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 9.8% | -9.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.2% | 76.7% | 13.5% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.9% | 37.2% | 5.7% |
| Christian | 44.6% | 46.2% | -1.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 12% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around IP7 6PL was 11.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.5% lower than the Box Vale average. The most reported crime type was Possession of weapons.
IP7 6PL has the 9th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Box Vale and the 43rd lowest crime rate of 301 local areas in Babergh .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.2%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 50% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oaktree Manor Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2022-08-17 | £696,817 |
| Lucy Wood Cottage Manor Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2017-04-13 | £627,171 |
| Oaktree, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2001-08-29 | £517,607 |
| Lucy Wood Cottage, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £169,500 | 1999-06-11 | £745,047 |
IP7 6PL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
IP7 6PL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 IP7 6PL 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%.
| Retired | 48 |
| Full-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmsett Church of England Primary School The Street , Elmsett IP7 6PA | - not rated | 995 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whatfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Rectory Road , Whatfield IP7 6QU | 3out of 4 | 3,877 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Somersham Primary School Church Lane , Lower Somersham IP8 4PN | 2out of 4 | 4,062 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ringshall School Offton Road , Ringshall IP14 2JD | - not rated | 4,152 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Community Primary School Durrant Road , Hadleigh IP7 6GD | 3out of 4 | 5,325 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elmsett Village Hall ELMSETT AND ALDHAM VILLAGE HALL ELMSETT AND ALDHAM VILLAGE HALL THE STREET | grass pitches | 965 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.