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Ferry Lane, Felixstowe, IP11 3QL | Demographic profile

This area is in a desirable neighbourhood popular with families

Demographic data is collected by the Office for National Statistics in the census. This information is grouped into small geographic areas a few streets in size.

Population

  • 1897 people living in the immediate local area as of the most recent census
low density urban

The most recent data we have available indicates that this area is fairly densely populated, with 1897 people living in the neighbourhood.

While population density on its own doesn't mean a huge deal, a fairly densely populated area might mean that you're more likely to experience issues like noise or congestion caused by local traffic. However, it also might mean that key services and facilities are more accessible, located where the largest number of people can reach them.

Average age of local residents

  • Slightly older than the National average of 39
43 years old
5%
5%
0-4
6%
5%
5-9
6%
7%
10-15
4%
4%
16-19
6%
4%
20-24
6%
5%
25-29
19%
16%
30-44
25%
29%
45-64
18%
21%
65+

Population breakdown by age range

  • National Average
  • This Area

Popularity with families

  • Popular with families with older children

This area is popular with families with older children. The majority of people living here are single.

Income

  • Average household income is much higher than the National average
44k
Average annual income

Deprivation indices indicate this is generally quite an affluent area. At the same time, local households have an income much higher than the National average.

Deprivation

  • Suffolk Coastal performs well in official government statistics looking at household income, employment, health and access to opportunities
above average

Data released by the government each year indicates that this part of Suffolk Coastal performs well in official government statistics looking at household income, employment, health and access to opportunities

This information is modelled on the Indices of Multiple Deprivation, a national dataset compiled by the department for Communities and Local Government. This ranks neighbourhoods from ‘best’ to ‘worst’ across a number of criteria including access to employment, life expectancy, income and health. While this might be a simplistic way of viewing things, there is a strong relationship between an area’s IMD ranking and its desirability as a place to live.

Industry of employment

  • Most popular sectors: Transport and Communications, Retail, and Manufacturing
Transport and Communications

Typical industries in which local people are employed include Transport and Communications, Retail, and Manufacturing

Travel to work

  • Most popular travel methods: Car and Walking
Car

Most people travel to their workplace by Car (78%) and Walking (6%)

Average age of local residents

  • Slightly older than the Babergh Locality average of 41
43 years old
6%
5%
0-4
6%
5%
5-9
7%
7%
10-15
4%
4%
16-19
5%
4%
20-24
6%
5%
25-29
15%
16%
30-44
26%
29%
45-64
21%
21%
65+

Population breakdown by age range

  • Babergh Locality Average
  • This Area

Income

  • Average household income is slightly higher than the Babergh Locality average
44k
Average annual income

Deprivation indices indicate this is generally quite an affluent area. At the same time, local households have an income slightly higher than the Babergh Locality average.

Deprivation

  • Suffolk Coastal scores significantly better than Babergh in official government statistics reflecting household income, employment, health and access to opportunities
above average

Data released by the government each year indicates that this part of Suffolk Coastal performs well in official government statistics looking at household income, employment, health and access to opportunities

This information is modelled on the Indices of Multiple Deprivation, a national dataset compiled by the department for Communities and Local Government. This ranks neighbourhoods from ‘best’ to ‘worst’ across a number of criteria including access to employment, life expectancy, income and health. While this might be a simplistic way of viewing things, there is a strong relationship between an area’s IMD ranking and its desirability as a place to live.