Lemons Hill is in Tattingstone, Ipswich and in Babergh district. IP9 2NH 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 Lemons Hill, Tattingstone, Ipswich, IP9 2NH 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. The area surrounding IP9 2NH has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 51.3% | 49% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 48.7% | 51% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 | 23.2% | 26% | 2.8% | 37.9% | -11.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.2% | 50.2% | -8.0% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 12.3% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 6.8% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 | 53.5% | 42.5% | -11.0% | 48.4% | -5.9% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 36.7% | 6.2% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 14.3% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 5.4% | 3.6% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 11.8% | 16.3% | 4.5% | 18.2% | -1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 9.8% | -0.2% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 20.9% | 5.9% | 13.4% | 7.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 3.7% | -1.3% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 15.8% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.4% | 30.2% | -11.2% | 33.8% | -3.6% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3.3% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% 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% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 97.5% | 95.4% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 95% 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 | 94.9% | 95% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.5% | 95.7% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4.3% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.1% | 76.7% | -0.6% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 22.4% | 13.5% | 8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.7% | 37.2% | 10.5% |
| Christian | 43.5% | 46.2% | -2.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lemons Hill was 26.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.8% lower than the Ganges average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Lemons Hill has the 13th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Ganges and the 116th lowest crime rate of 301 local areas in Babergh .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Lemons Hill, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2021-06-24 | £649,111 |
| 37 Lemons Hill, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2014-09-26 | £728,870 |
| 38 Lemons Hill, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2011-03-04 | £323,893 |
| 37 Lemons Hill, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2004-12-03 | £319,188 |
| 37 Lemons Hill, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2004-12-03 | £319,188 |
IP9 2NH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 2NH 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.
| Retired | 62 |
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tattingstone Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Church Road , Tattingstone IP9 2NA | 3out of 4 | 806 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bentley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Church Road , Bentley IP9 2BT | 3out of 4 | 2,301 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holbrook Primary School The Street , Holbrook IP9 2PZ | 3out of 4 | 3,693 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stutton Church of England Primary School Holbrook Road , Stutton IP9 2RY | 3out of 4 | 3,759 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Copdock Primary School School Hill , Copdock IP8 3HY | 4out of 4 | 4,774 yd | Community 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 | 3,719 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Hospital School Holbrook , IP9 2RX | - not rated | 4,360 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belstead House Adult Education Centre Sprites Lane , Belstead IP8 3NA | - not rated | 4,715 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge School Sprites Lane , IP8 3ND | 1out of 4 | 5,050 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Horse Inn | White Horse, White Horse Hill | 465 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tattingstone Village Playing Field SOUTHFIELDS SOUTHFIELDS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 877 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.