Area Information for Bowthorpe Close, Ipswich, IP1 3QB

Summary Back to Top

Bowthorpe Close in Ipswich is in the Eastern region of England. The postcode is within the Westgate ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Ipswich. This page combines information for the address Bowthorpe Close, Ipswich, IP1 3QB, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of IP1 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for IP1 3QB.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Ipswich
Ward Westgate
Constituency Ipswich * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region Eastern
Country England

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Bowthorpe Close, Ipswich, IP1 3QB:

Oban Street, Ipswich, IP1 3PH
Oban Street, Ipswich, IP1 3PG
Anglesea Road, Ipswich, IP1 3PP
Anglesea Road, Ipswich, IP1 3PR
Bowthorpe Close, Ipswich, IP1 3PZ
Ivry Street, Ipswich, IP1 3QP

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about IP1 as a whole.

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Bowthorpe Close, Ipswich, IP1 3QB is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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Housing (25 Sales) Back to Top

House Prices

We have found 25 property sales in Bowthorpe Close since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Bowthorpe Close, Ipswich consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 24
Semi-Detached 20
Terraced 31
Flat (Purpose-Built) 52
Flat (Converted) 28
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 2
Residence in Commercial Building 2
Total 159
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Bowthorpe Close, Ipswich contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 37% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 33
Owned with Mortgage 30
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 28
Rented: Other Social 11
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 55
Rented: Other 4
Rent Free 0
Total 161

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 87
Two People 40
Three People 18
Four People 9
Five People 3
Six People 1
Seven People 2
8+ People 0
Total 160

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Bowthorpe Close, Ipswich consists predominantly of single-person households, common in inner-city areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 87
Family Household 64
Other Household 10
Total 161

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 70
Deprived In One Dimension 58
Deprived In Two Dimensions 24
Deprived In Three Dimensions 7
Deprived In Four Dimensions 1
Total 160

People Back to Top

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly 49% male, 51% female. The local area around IP1 3QB however is predominantly male (59%). This can be caused by a number of factors, but amongst the most common are: areas associated with nearby higher education, areas that contain large establishments such as boarding schools, and areas with younger populations (females on average live longer than males, so are more likely to be found in retirement areas).

Gender
Male 176
Female 120
Total 296

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 11
5-9 13
10-14 8
15-19 15
20-24 25
25-29 15
30-34 27
35-39 21
40-44 26
45-49 20
50-54 27
55-59 15
60-64 18
65-69 19
70-74 17
75-79 11
80-84 7
85+ 2
Total 297

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode IP1 3QB does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 130
Married 83
Separated 4
Divorced 29
Widowed 14
Total 260

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 133
Good 101
Fair 38
Bad 20
Very Bad 4
Total 296

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 105
Apprenticeship 19
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 45
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 27
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 32
No GCSEs or Equivalent 25
Other 8
Total 261

Culture Back to Top

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 74% white.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 219
Mixed Ethnicity 15
Indian 5
Bangladeshi 9
Other Asian 4
Black African 11
Black Caribbean 5
Other Black/African/Caribbean 7
Other 21
Total 296

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 204
European Union 51
Rest of Europe 4
Africa 14
Middle East and Asia 16
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 9
Total 298

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 204
10+ Years 57
5-10 Years 12
2-5 Years 11
Less Than 2 Years 12
Total 296

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to IP1 3QB.

Passport(s) Held
None 25
United Kingdom 214
Republic of Ireland 2
European Union 47
Rest of Europe 0
African Countries 3
Middle East or Asia 1
North America or Caribbean 3

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 123
Christian 123
Buddhist 0
Hindu 3
Jewish 0
Muslim 24
Sikh 0
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 23
Total 296

Employment Back to Top

Economic Activity Embed This

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 92
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 24
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 26
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 4
Unemployed 17
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 13
Retired 44
Looking After Home or Family 10
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 12
Other 16
Total 258

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 16
Professional Occupations 29
Associate Professional Occupations 20
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 15
Skilled Trades Occupations 10
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 12
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 12
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 15
Elementary Occupations 18
Total 147

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 37
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 51
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 24
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 33
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 15
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 29
Semi-Routine Occupation 37
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 27
Full-time Student 9
Total 262

Policing and Crime (121) Back to Top

Bowthorpe Close, Ipswich, IP1 3QB is within the Westgate and St. Margaret’s policing neighbourhood, under the Suffolk Constabulary force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In January 2025, 121 crimes were reported within half a mile of IP1 3QB.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 121 crimes committed near Bowthorpe Close
Neighbourhood Team Address Westgate and St. Margaret’s
Princes Street
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP1 1QJ
Force Website: https://www.suffolk.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

Nearby Services Back to Top

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Below are the details of the closest services to IP1 3QB. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for IP1 3QB.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 16 closest railway stations to Bowthorpe Close, Ipswich, IP1 3QB. The nearest railway station is Ipswich, approximately 0.9 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Ipswich 0.9 miles
Westerfield 1.5 miles
Derby Road (Ipswich) 1.9 miles
Needham Market 7.2 miles
Woodbridge 7.6 miles
Wrabness 8.7 miles
Melton (Suffolk) 8.7 miles
Mistley 8.7 miles
Manningtree 9 miles
Harwich International 9.3 miles
Trimley 9.6 miles
Harwich Town 11 miles
Dovercourt 11 miles
Stowmarket 11 miles
Felixstowe 12 miles
Wickham Market 13 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Bowthorpe Close, Ipswich, IP1 3QB. The nearest is St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich, approximately 640 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich 640 yards
    
Handford Hall Primary School 720 yards
    
Springfield Junior School 0.6 miles
    
Springfield Infant School and Nursery 0.6 miles
    
St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich 0.7 miles
    
Ranelagh Primary School 0.8 miles
    
Dale Hall Community Primary School 0.9 miles
    
St Helen's Primary School 1 mile
    
Castle Hill Infant School 1.2 miles
    
Castle Hill Junior School 1.2 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Bowthorpe Close, Ipswich, IP1 3QB. The nearest is Westbridge Academy, approximately 460 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Westbridge Academy 460 yards
    
Westbourne Academy 1.2 miles
    
Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy 1.4 miles
    
St Joseph's College 1.5 miles  
Chantry Academy 1.5 miles
    
Ormiston Endeavour Academy 1.5 miles
    
Northgate High School 1.6 miles
    
Parkside Academy 1.8 miles
    
St Christopher's Academy 2 miles
    
Copleston High School 2.2 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Bowthorpe Close, Ipswich, IP1 3QB. The nearest is Ivry Street Medical Practice, approximately 290 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Bowthorpe Close, Ipswich, IP1 3QB. The nearest is Allen House Dental Ipswich, approximately 430 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 5 closest hospitals to Bowthorpe Close, Ipswich, IP1 3QB. The nearest is Foxhall House, Ipswich, approximately 2.2 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Foxhall House, Ipswich 2.2 miles
Ipswich Hospital 2.3 miles
Walker Close, Ipswich 2.3 miles
Bluebird Lodge 3.4 miles
Nuffield Health, Ipswich Hospital 3.7 miles

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Bowthorpe Close, Ipswich, IP1 3QB. The nearest is R H Jeffery & Associates, approximately 90 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
R H Jeffery & Associates 90 yards
Kite Opticians 450 yards
Vision Express 0.6 miles
Boots-Ipswich - Tavern St 0.6 miles
Observatory Opticians 0.6 miles
Optical Express 0.6 miles
Eyecare Opticians 0.6 miles
A J Rawling 0.6 miles
Boots-Ipswich - Upper Brook St 0.7 miles
Eyedeal Opticians 0.7 miles

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

Broadband Connectivity Back to Top

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Broadband in IP1 3QB

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

Top Broadband Suppliers Back to Top

Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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