Elm Lane is in Capel St Mary, Ipswich and in Babergh district. IP9 2HS is located in the Capel St Mary electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Suffolk. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Elm Lane, Capel St Mary, Ipswich, IP9 2HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP9 2HR, IP9 2EE, IP9 2HW, IP9 2HP, IP9 2HN, IP9 2XB, IP9 2EP, IP9 2EF, IP9 2XA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IP9 2HS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% 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 | 51.7% | 53.1% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 48.3% | 46.9% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 | 19.3% | 26.9% | 7.6% | 37.9% | -11.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.8% | 47.3% | -11.5% | 44.2% | 3.1% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 15.5% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 6.4% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 8.2% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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 | 50.7% | 44.4% | -6.3% | 48.4% | -4.0% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 38.4% | 4.7% | 33.6% | 4.8% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 14.1% | 3.7% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 3.2% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 27.6% | 21.5% | -6.1% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 12.1% | 1.0% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 14.6% | -4.3% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 7.7% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 13% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.3% | 28.7% | 4.4% | 33.8% | -5.1% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.6% | 97.9% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
In this area, 95.1% 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 | 94.4% | 95.1% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 95.1% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.2% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0.4% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.5% | 76.7% | 6.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14% | 13.5% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.1% | 37.2% | 3.9% |
| Christian | 52.6% | 46.2% | 6.4% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elm Lane was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Brantham average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 183.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Elm Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-04-26 | £330,228 |
| 16 Elm Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2022-09-13 | £263,516 |
| 19 Elm Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2022-05-31 | £376,870 |
| 27 Elm Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £207,000 | 2020-07-03 | £240,632 |
| 28 Elm Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £238,500 | 2018-08-10 | £277,567 |
IP9 2HS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 IP9 2HS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 93 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capel St Mary Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School The Street , Capel St Mary IP9 2EG | 3out of 4 | 251 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bentley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Church Road , Bentley IP9 2BT | 3out of 4 | 2,610 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Bergholt Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School School Lane , East Bergholt CO7 6SW | 3out of 4 | 4,333 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Copdock Primary School School Hill , Copdock IP8 3HY | 4out of 4 | 4,760 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tattingstone Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Church Road , Tattingstone IP9 2NA | 3out of 4 | 4,832 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Bergholt High School Heath Road , East Bergholt CO7 6RJ | 3out of 4 | 3,399 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capel Methodist Lunch Club | Capel St Mary Methodist Church, The Street | 166 yd | |
| Magnificent Wok | 44a The Street, Capel St Mary | 178 yd | |
| Zaynab | Harvest Moon Cafe, London Road | 375 yd | |
| Bluebell Tea Rooms | The Bluebell Tearoom, Bypass Nurseries | 410 yd | |
| Cappadocia | Cappadocia Restaurant A12 Northbound, London Road | 628 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Horse Inn | The White Horse. The White Horse, London Road | 385 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mother Indian Takeaway | 40 The Street, Capel St Mary | 178 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East of England Co-Operative Society Ltd | East Of England Co-Operative Society 38 The, Capel St Mary | 163 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Capel St Mary Playing Fields FRIARS | grass pitches | 265 yd |
| Capel St Mary Ce Vc Primary School THE STREET | grass pitches, swimming pool | 521 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% |
| Median download speed | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 42.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 62.15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 62.15 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 14.23 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.