Area Information for Gainsborough Road, Ipswich, IP4 2UR

Summary Back to Top

Gainsborough Road in Ipswich is in the Eastern region of England. The postcode is within the St Margaret's ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Ipswich. This page combines information for the address Gainsborough Road, Ipswich, IP4 2UR, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of IP4 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 IP4 2UR.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Ipswich
Ward St Margaret's
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 Gainsborough Road, Ipswich, IP4 2UR:

George Frost Close, Ipswich, IP4 2UG
Westerfield Court, Westerfield Road, Ipswich, IP4 2UP
Gainsborough Road, Ipswich, IP4 2XG
Constable Road, Ipswich, IP4 2UW
Westerfield Road, Ipswich, IP4 2UJ
Constable Road, Ipswich, IP4 2UZ

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about IP4 as a whole.

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Gainsborough Road, Ipswich, IP4 2UR 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 (30 Sales) Back to Top

House Prices

We have found 30 property sales in Gainsborough Road 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

This area contains a mixture of housing types, as detailed below. No single type of dwelling accounts for more than 50% of the dwellings. 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 38
Semi-Detached 49
Terraced 4
Flat (Purpose-Built) 32
Flat (Converted) 32
Total 155
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Gainsborough Road, Ipswich contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 30% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 50
Owned with Mortgage 51
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 1
Rented: Other Social 8
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 48
Rent Free 0
Total 158

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 58
Two People 43
Three People 21
Four People 26
Five People 5
Six People 4
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 157

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Gainsborough Road, Ipswich consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 58
Family Household 88
Other Household 10
Total 156

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 84
Deprived In One Dimension 53
Deprived In Two Dimensions 12
Deprived In Three Dimensions 2
Deprived In Four Dimensions 1
Total 152

People Back to Top

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Ipswich constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 52% male.

Gender
Male 183
Female 168
Total 351

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 14
5-9 15
10-14 26
15-19 27
20-24 16
25-29 17
30-34 17
35-39 20
40-44 27
45-49 28
50-54 31
55-59 32
60-64 27
65-69 14
70-74 20
75-79 12
80-84 5
85+ 2
Total 350

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode IP4 2UR 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 91
Married 152
Separated 7
Divorced 26
Widowed 18
Total 294

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 202
Good 111
Fair 33
Bad 4
Very Bad 2
Total 352

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

Gainsborough Road and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents that are degree educated or similar - 63% of the resident population. On average, around 33.6% of census respondents fall in to this category.

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) 182
Apprenticeship 8
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 28
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 33
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 17
No GCSEs or Equivalent 19
Other 4
Total 291

Culture Back to Top

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 89% 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 313
Mixed Ethnicity 16
Indian 6
Chinese 1
Other Asian 2
Black African 2
Black Caribbean 4
Other Black/African/Caribbean 2
Other 8
Total 354

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 306
European Union 26
Rest of Europe 3
Africa 3
Middle East and Asia 7
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 6
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1
Total 352

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 306
10+ Years 26
5-10 Years 6
2-5 Years 11
Less Than 2 Years 3
Total 352

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 IP4 2UR.

Passport(s) Held
None 14
United Kingdom 304
Republic of Ireland 1
European Union 26
Rest of Europe 1
Middle East or Asia 6
North America or Caribbean 1
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1

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 140
Christian 173
Buddhist 2
Hindu 8
Jewish 1
Muslim 0
Sikh 0
Other Religion 5
Not Stated 21
Total 350

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 111
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 24
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 35
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 5
Unemployed 5
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 32
Retired 61
Looking After Home or Family 12
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 4
Other 5
Total 294

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 30
Professional Occupations 63
Associate Professional Occupations 24
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 7
Skilled Trades Occupations 7
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 11
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 11
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 13
Elementary Occupations 16
Total 182

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 76
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 84
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 15
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 33
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 7
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 19
Semi-Routine Occupation 23
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 5
Full-time Student 30
Total 292

Policing and Crime Back to Top

Gainsborough Road, Ipswich, IP4 2UR 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.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near Gainsborough Road
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

Key: Railway Stations Railway Station Hospitals Hospital GP Practices GP Dentists Dentist Opticians Optician Primary School Primary School Secondary School Secondary School

Below are the details of the closest services to IP4 2UR. 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 IP4 2UR.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 16 closest railway stations to Gainsborough Road, Ipswich, IP4 2UR. The nearest railway station is Westerfield, approximately 1.1 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Westerfield 1.1 miles
Ipswich 1.3 miles
Derby Road (Ipswich) 1.4 miles
Woodbridge 6.9 miles
Needham Market 7.5 miles
Melton (Suffolk) 8 miles
Wrabness 8.7 miles
Mistley 9.1 miles
Harwich International 9.1 miles
Trimley 9.1 miles
Manningtree 9.4 miles
Harwich Town 10 miles
Dovercourt 11 miles
Felixstowe 11 miles
Stowmarket 11 miles
Wickham Market 12 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Gainsborough Road, Ipswich, IP4 2UR. The nearest is St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich, approximately 710 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Gainsborough Road, Ipswich, IP4 2UR. The nearest is Westbridge Academy, approximately 0.9 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Westbridge Academy 0.9 miles
    
Northgate High School 0.9 miles
    
Parkside Academy 1.2 miles
    
St Christopher's Academy 1.3 miles
    
Copleston High School 1.6 miles
    
Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy 1.6 miles
    
St Alban's Catholic High School 1.7 miles
    
Ormiston Endeavour Academy 1.7 miles
    
Westbourne Academy 1.8 miles
    
St Joseph's College 1.9 miles  

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Gainsborough Road, Ipswich, IP4 2UR. The nearest is Ivry Street Medical Practice, approximately 0.5 miles 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 Gainsborough Road, Ipswich, IP4 2UR. The nearest is Tuddenham Road Dental Surgery, approximately 410 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 Gainsborough Road, Ipswich, IP4 2UR. The nearest is Ipswich Hospital, approximately 1.7 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Ipswich Hospital 1.7 miles
Foxhall House, Ipswich 1.7 miles
Walker Close, Ipswich 1.7 miles
Bluebird Lodge 3.1 miles
Nuffield Health, Ipswich Hospital 3.1 miles

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Gainsborough Road, Ipswich, IP4 2UR. The nearest is Vision Express, approximately 0.5 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Vision Express 0.5 miles
A J Rawling 0.5 miles
Kite Opticians 0.6 miles
Specsavers Opticians - Ipswich 0.6 miles
Eyedeal Opticians 0.6 miles
Armstrong & North Ltd 0.6 miles
Boots-Ipswich - Upper Brook St 0.6 miles
Boots-Ipswich - Tavern St 0.6 miles
R H Jeffery & Associates 0.7 miles
H E Kersey 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 IP4 2UR

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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