Stoddart Road is in Bramford, Ipswich and in Mid Suffolk district. IP8 4EQ is located in the Bramford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Central Suffolk and North Ipswich. This postcode has been in use since 2018-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Stoddart Road, Bramford, Ipswich, IP8 4EQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP8 4EG, IP8 4EH, IP8 4ED, IP8 4EB, IP8 4EX, IP8 4DX, IP8 4EE, IP8 4HE, IP8 4EJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IP8 4EQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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 | 46.6% | 49.9% | 3.3% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 53.4% | 50.1% | -3.3% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 | 31.9% | 38.8% | 6.9% | 37.9% | 0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.3% | 42.9% | -8.4% | 44.2% | -1.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 11.2% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 3.8% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 49.8% | 50.7% | 0.9% | 48.4% | 2.3% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 34.3% | 0.7% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 11.4% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 3.4% | 2.0% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.2% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 | 19.5% | 11.1% | -8.4% | 18.2% | -7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 8.7% | -6.3% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 16.9% | 2.3% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 8.2% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 19.8% | 7.4% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.9% | 32.1% | 0.2% | 33.8% | -1.7% |
| Other | 2.2% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 3.4% | 3.0% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 97.5% | 88.4% | -9.1% | 81.4% | 7.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 92% 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 | 95.7% | 92% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 92.3% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.7% | 76.7% | 7.0% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.3% | 37.2% | 19.1% |
| Christian | 38.2% | 46.2% | -8.0% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stoddart Road was 87.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 108.1% higher than the Blakenham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Stoddart Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Blakenham and the 35th highest crime rate of 313 local areas in Mid Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Stoddart Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2025-03-28 | £312,452 |
| 23 Stoddart Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2025-02-21 | £419,415 |
| 21 Stoddart Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-01-26 | £185,043 |
| 25 Stoddart Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2022-10-27 | £331,221 |
| 32 Stoddart Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £335,000 | 2021-02-26 | £377,064 |
IP8 4EQ 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.
IP8 4EQ 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 | 127 |
| Self-Employed | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 55 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Chesterfield Drive , IP1 6DW | 4out of 4 | 2,782 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bramford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Duckamere , Bramford IP8 4AH | 3out of 4 | 378 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehouse Community Primary School Marlow Road , IP1 5JN | - not rated | 1,876 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sproughton Church of England Primary School Church Lane , Sproughton IP8 3BB | 3out of 4 | 2,107 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beeches Community Primary School Shakespeare Road , IP1 6ET | 3out of 4 | 2,530 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pancras Catholic Primary School Stratford Road , IP1 6EF | 3out of 4 | 2,714 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westbourne Academy Marlow Road , IP1 5JN | 3out of 4 | 1,978 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Endeavour Academy Defoe Road , IP1 6SG | 3out of 4 | 3,343 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Claydon High School Church Lane , Claydon IP6 0EG | 3out of 4 | 3,842 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chantry Academy Mallard Way , IP2 9LR | 3out of 4 | 4,684 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Sixth Form College Scrivener Drive , Pinewood IP8 3SU | - not rated | 4,168 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy Defoe Road , IP1 6SG | 4out of 4 | 2,383 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Catch 22 Include Primary School Suffolk Include Suffolk , Springvale Court IP8 3AS | - not rated | 3,197 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadows Montessori School 32 Larchcroft Road , IP1 6AR | - not rated | 3,537 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty Lodge Independent School 23 - 25 Waterloo Road , IP1 2NY | - not rated | 3,619 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbridge Academy London Road , IP1 2HE | 3out of 4 | 4,040 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| A and A catering | Bramford & District Social Club Ltd, 71-73 The Street | 73 yd | |
| Flourish and Bean | 43 The Street, Bramford | 103 yd | |
| Indian Ocean | 3 Gippingstone Road, Bramford | 197 yd | |
| Riverhills Health Club & Boutique Spa | Riverhills Health Club & Spa Clarice House, Bramford Road | 1,016 yd | |
| Waterfront Cafe | Bramford Golf Centre, Loraine Way | 1,053 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bramdford Cock | The Bramford Cock Cock Inn, The Street | 178 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bramford Fish Bar & Chinese Takeaway | 5-7 Gippingstone Road, Bramford | 197 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bramford Playing Field THE SPORTS PAVILION THE SPORTS PAVILION ACTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 557 yd |
| Riverhills Health Club And Boutique Spa CLARICE HOUSE CLARICE HOUSE BRAMFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,022 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 193.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 30.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.