Powney Street is in Milden, Ipswich and in Babergh district. IP7 7AJ is located in the Box Vale electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Suffolk. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Powney Street, Milden, Ipswich, IP7 7AJ 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 7AJ is primarily male, with 53.4% 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 | 53.5% | 46.6% | -6.9% | 51.0% | -4.4% |
| Male | 46.5% | 53.4% | 6.9% | 49.0% | 4.4% |
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 7AJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.7% 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 | 19.3% | 19.2% | -0.1% | 37.9% | -18.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.8% | 66.7% | 1.9% | 44.2% | 22.5% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 4% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -5.1% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 7.1% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 | 52.5% | 47.9% | -4.6% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 34.2% | -0.5% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 12.8% | 2.9% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.4% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 15.9% | 10.6% | -5.3% | 18.2% | -7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 5.8% | -11.2% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.9% | 17.3% | -6.6% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 8.7% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 13.5% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.4% | 41.3% | 12.9% | 33.8% | 7.5% |
| Other | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 99% | 96.6% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
In this area, 94.9% 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% | 94.9% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| European Union | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| British Overseas | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 94.9% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.5% | 76.7% | 4.8% |
| Turkey | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.4% |
| No passport held | 16% | 13.5% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.2% | 37.2% | 6.0% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Powney Street was 19.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.7% lower than the Assington average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Powney Street has the 10th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Assington and the 76th lowest crime rate of 301 local areas in Babergh .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milden Cottage Powney Street, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2024-05-10 | £574,393 |
| 3 New Cottage Powney Street, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2023-06-14 | £445,986 |
| Milden Cottage Powney Street, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2013-05-14 | £508,441 |
| 3 New Cottage Powney Street, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £177,500 | 2011-07-18 | £288,618 |
| 2 New Cottage Powney Street, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2007-01-23 | £286,267 |
IP7 7AJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in IP7 7AJ 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 | 32 |
| Full-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lavenham Community Primary School Barn Street , Lavenham CO10 9RB | 3out of 4 | 4,933 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Milden Sports Field PLAYING FIELD ADJACENT THE OLD RECTORY PLAYING FIELD ADJACENT THE OLD RECTORY CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 842 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.