Main Road is in Shotley Gate, Ipswich and in Babergh district. IP9 1PS is located in the Ganges electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Suffolk. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Main Road, Shotley Gate, Ipswich, IP9 1PS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP9 1PR, IP9 1RL, IP9 1PA, IP9 1QH, IP9 1PP, IP9 1RJ, IP9 1NU, IP9 1RN, IP9 1RR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IP9 1PS has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 46.3% | 48.4% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 53.7% | 51.6% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 | 30% | 29.7% | -0.3% | 37.9% | -8.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.9% | 50.2% | -1.7% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.6% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 11% | 8.3% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 8.3% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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 | 48.9% | 45.1% | -3.8% | 48.4% | -3.3% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 37% | 4.4% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 12.5% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 3% | 4.4% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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% | 13.9% | -5.1% | 18.2% | -4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 8.7% | -6.1% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 13% | -6.0% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 7.8% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 22.6% | 8.3% | 16.9% | 5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.6% | 30% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -3.8% |
| Other | 6.8% | 3.9% | -2.9% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% 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% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.5% | 98.2% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 16.8% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 93.4% 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 | 93.3% | 93.4% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 3% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.2% | 93% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 0% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.8% | 76.7% | 2.1% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 17.6% | 13.5% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.6% | 37.2% | 10.4% |
| Christian | 47.3% | 46.2% | 1.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Main Road was 43.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.9% higher than the Ganges average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Main Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Ganges and the 108th highest crime rate of 301 local areas in Babergh .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shotley Cottage Main Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2021-03-31 | £438,095 |
| Shotley Cottage Main Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 1995-09-18 | £780,789 |
IP9 1PS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 1PS 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shotley Community Primary School Main Road , Shotley IP9 1NR | 1out of 4 | 1,205 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mayflower Primary School Main Road , Dovercourt CO12 4AJ | 2out of 4 | 2,950 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery Barrack Lane , CO12 3NP | 3out of 4 | 3,048 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Meadow Primary School & School House Nursery Pound Farm Drive , Dovercourt CO12 4LB | 3out of 4 | 3,194 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Dovercourt Main Road , Dovercourt CO12 4HT | 3out of 4 | 3,419 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harwich and Dovercourt High School Hall Lane , CO12 3TG | 3out of 4 | 3,824 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Felixstowe School High Street , IP11 9QR | 1out of 4 | 5,190 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shipwreck Bar | Shipwreck Bar and Restaurant. Shipwreck Bar, Shotley Marina | 756 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shotley Rangers Fc Main Road | grass pitches | 987 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.