The Street is in Freston, Ipswich and in Babergh district. IP9 1AF is located in the Orwell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Suffolk. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Street, Freston, Ipswich, IP9 1AF 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 IP9 1AF is primarily male, with 53.7% 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 | 44.2% | 46.3% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -4.7% |
| Male | 55.8% | 53.7% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 4.7% |
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 | 15.2% | 33.3% | 18.1% | 37.9% | -4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.6% | 50.9% | -12.7% | 44.2% | 6.7% |
| Separated | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 7.4% | -3.7% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 10.1% | 5.6% | -4.5% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 (85.4%) 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 | 49.2% | 49.6% | 0.4% | 48.4% | 1.2% |
| Good health | 39.2% | 35.8% | -3.4% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 10% | 5.7% | -4.3% | 12.7% | -7.0% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 8.1% | 6.4% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.1% | 12.8% | 3.7% | 18.2% | -5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.1% | 10.1% | 3.0% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 11.9% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 6.4% | 0.3% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20.2% | 18.3% | -1.9% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.4% | 38.5% | 0.1% | 33.8% | 4.7% |
| Other | 5.1% | 1.8% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| White | 100% | 95.9% | -4.1% | 81.4% | 14.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 96.7% 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% | 96.7% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| Oceania | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 96.7% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.9% | 76.7% | 6.2% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 14.6% | 13.5% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.3% | 37.2% | 9.1% |
| Christian | 48.8% | 46.2% | 2.6% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Street was 59.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 111.0% higher than the Ganges average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Street has the 4th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Ganges and the 64th highest crime rate of 301 local areas in Babergh .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 The Street, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2017-06-29 | £267,368 |
| 16 The Street, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2017-04-13 | £286,373 |
| 19 The Street, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £577,500 | 2015-02-17 | £833,792 |
| 3 The Street, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2011-09-23 | £408,497 |
| 1 The Street, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £282,500 | 2011-09-23 | £461,601 |
IP9 1AF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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.
IP9 1AF 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 | 34 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holbrook Primary School The Street , Holbrook IP9 2PZ | 3out of 4 | 2,490 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morland Church of England Primary School Morland Road , IP3 0LH | 1out of 4 | 3,158 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Piper's Vale Primary - A Paradigm Academy Raeburn Road , IP3 0EW | 2out of 4 | 3,628 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenswood Community Primary School Ravenswood Avenue , IP3 9UA | 3out of 4 | 3,891 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tattingstone Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Church Road , Tattingstone IP9 2NA | 3out of 4 | 3,952 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holbrook Academy Ipswich Road , Holbrook IP9 2QX | 3out of 4 | 2,263 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipswich Academy Braziers Wood Road , IP3 0SP | 3out of 4 | 3,536 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy Maidenhall Approach , IP2 8PL | 2out of 4 | 4,356 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chantry Academy Mallard Way , IP2 9LR | 3out of 4 | 4,984 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ipswich High School Woolverstone Hall , Woolverstone IP9 1AZ | - not rated | 2,933 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderwood Academy Raeburn Road , IP3 0EW | 3out of 4 | 3,649 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| First Base Ipswich Academy Raeburn Road , IP3 0EW | 4out of 4 | 3,718 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Hospital School Holbrook , IP9 2RX | - not rated | 4,322 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Bobby Robson School Lindbergh Road , IP3 9FA | - not rated | 4,401 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 95.8% |
| 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 | 4.2% |
| Median download speed | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 36.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 60.28 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 60.28 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.