Windmill Hill is in Capel St Mary, Ipswich and in Babergh district. IP9 2JF 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 Windmill Hill, Capel St Mary, Ipswich, IP9 2JF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP9 2JE, IP9 2JG, IP9 2EL, IP9 2LA, IP9 2HZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IP9 2JF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 51.1% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 51.1% | 48.9% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 24.5% | 33.4% | 8.9% | 37.9% | -4.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.1% | 50.4% | -8.7% | 44.2% | 6.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 5.9% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 9.7% | 7.5% | -2.2% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 (86%) 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 | 41% | 53.9% | 12.9% | 48.4% | 5.5% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 32.1% | -5.1% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 18.6% | 10.2% | -8.4% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
In the area around IP9 2JF this area, 9.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13% | 9.3% | -3.7% | 18.2% | -8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 7.7% | -6.4% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 14.9% | -5.2% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 6.2% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 18.3% | 6.0% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.7% | 41.5% | 11.8% | 33.8% | 7.7% |
| Other | 6.7% | 2.1% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| White | 99.7% | 96.6% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
In this area, 94.6% 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 | 98.1% | 94.6% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 94.6% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0.2% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.8% | 76.7% | 11.1% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10% | 13.5% | -3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.5% | 37.2% | 6.3% |
| Christian | 49.5% | 46.2% | 3.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Windmill Hill was 9.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.4% lower than the Brantham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Windmill Hill has the 6th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Brantham and the 27th lowest crime rate of 301 local areas in Babergh .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Windmill Hill, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2025-08-29 | £312,534 |
| 6 Windmill Hill, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2025-02-21 | £367,903 |
| 10 Windmill Hill, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2022-05-04 | £374,985 |
| 16 Windmill Hill, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2022-03-21 | £356,837 |
| 13 Windmill Hill, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £259,995 | 2017-06-01 | £314,225 |
IP9 2JF 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 | 146 |
| Retired | 110 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 1,033 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 | 3,868 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 | 3,916 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Copdock Primary School School Hill , Copdock IP8 3HY | 4out of 4 | 5,376 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hintlesham and Chattisham Church of England Primary School George Street , Hintlesham IP8 3NH | 4out of 4 | 5,436 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,293 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Capel St Mary Ce Vc Primary School THE STREET | grass pitches, swimming pool | 791 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 | 33.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 33.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 43.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 43.9 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 8.64 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.