Central Suffolk and North Ipswich
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
Spanning rural Suffolk and parts of northern Ipswich, this region includes villages, market towns, and the outskirts of Ipswich. Agricultural landscapes dominate, but Ipswich’s northern suburbs bring schools, shopping, and urban housing. The A14 and A12 cross through, offering quick reach to Suffolk’s towns and the Suffolk coast, while Ipswich rail hub opens national routes—creating a patchwork of countryside and suburban edge.
Wards in Central Suffolk and North Ipswich
Central Suffolk and North Ipswich is divided into 15 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Battisford & Ringshall
- Blakenham
- Bramford
- Carlford & Fynn Valley
- Castle Hill
- Claydon & Barham
- Debenham
- Framlingham
- Kesgrave
- Needham Market
- Rushmere St Andrew
- Stonham
- Whitehouse
- Whitton
- Wickham Market
Central Suffolk and North Ipswich is a constituency that covers these wards in East Suffolk / Ipswich / Mid Suffolk.
Population by age group
The most recent data for constituencies in England and Wales comes from mid-year estimates for 2022. This tells us what the population was estimated to be on 30 June 2022.
| Age Band | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (Number) | Region (%) | England & Wales (Number) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 17 | 18,918 | 19.89% | 1,348,369 | 21.07% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 6,194 | 6.51% | 465,497 | 7.28% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 10,173 | 10.70% | 810,089 | 12.66% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 16,501 | 17.35% | 1,242,589 | 19.42% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 20,788 | 21.86% | 1,261,140 | 19.71% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 22,526 | 23.69% | 1,270,813 | 19.86% | 11,303,607 | 18.76% |
Population by ethnic group
The most recent census asked people about their ethnic group. The census was carried out in March 2021 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and in March 2022 in Scotland.
| Ethnic Group | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (%) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British | 84,226 | 89.44% | 78.49% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 3,159 | 3.35% | 6.78% | 6.15% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 984 | 1.04% | 0.82% | 0.86% |
| Indian | 672 | 0.71% | 2.16% | 3.13% |
| Any other ethnic group | 662 | 0.70% | 1.11% | 1.55% |
| Other Asian | 661 | 0.70% | 1.27% | 1.63% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 552 | 0.59% | 0.77% | 0.78% |
| African | 526 | 0.56% | 1.87% | 2.50% |
| White and Asian | 449 | 0.48% | 0.81% | 0.82% |
| Caribbean | 399 | 0.42% | 0.66% | 1.05% |
| White and Black African | 360 | 0.38% | 0.43% | 0.42% |
| Irish | 343 | 0.36% | 0.91% | 0.85% |
| Bangladeshi | 311 | 0.33% | 0.80% | 1.08% |
| Chinese | 267 | 0.28% | 0.61% | 0.75% |
| Other Black | 243 | 0.26% | 0.38% | 0.50% |
| Pakistani | 146 | 0.16% | 1.57% | 2.66% |
| Arab | 80 | 0.09% | 0.25% | 0.56% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 80 | 0.09% | 0.14% | 0.11% |
| Roma | 46 | 0.05% | 0.15% | 0.17% |