This area is in a fairly typical neighbourhood popular with families
National politics
Ipswich Borough is represented by the Conservative party.
National (General) Election 2019
This location falls within the parliamentary constituency of Ipswich Borough, represented by the Conservative MP, Tom Hunt. At the last general election Conservative won control with a majority of 5,479 votes over Labour. A breakdown of voting at the last election is shown above.
Population
- 2738 people living in the immediate local area as of the most recent census
The most recent data we have available indicates that this area is fairly densely populated, with 2738 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 younger than the National average of 39
Population breakdown by age range
Popularity with families
- Popular with young families
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This area is popular with young families. The majority of people living here are single.
Income
- Average household income is slightly higher than the National average
Deprivation indices indicate this is generally a fairly average area. At the same time, local households have an income slightly higher than the National average.
Deprivation
- Ipswich is a fairly typical area in terms of household income, employment and access to opportunities
Data released by the government each year indicates that this part of Ipswich is a fairly typical area in terms of household income, employment 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: Retail, Manufacturing, and Transport and Communications
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Typical industries in which local people are employed include Retail, Manufacturing, and Transport and Communications
Travel to work
- Most popular travel methods: Car and Walking
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Most people travel to their workplace by Car (66%) and Walking (8%)
Local politics
Ipswich Borough is represented by the Labour party.
Local elections
Locally, this area falls under the responsibility of Ipswich, which is controlled by the Labour party. At a county level, Suffolk provide some services.
Average age of local residents
- Substantially younger than the Babergh Locality average of 45
Population breakdown by age range
Income
- Average household income is much lower than the Babergh Locality average
Deprivation indices indicate this is generally a fairly average area. At the same time, local households have an income much lower than the Babergh Locality average.
Deprivation
- Ipswich area scores worse than Babergh in official government statistics reflecting household income, employment, health and access to opportunities
Data released by the government each year indicates that this part of Ipswich is a fairly typical area in terms of household income, employment 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.