Ipswich
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
As the county town of Suffolk, Ipswich sits on the River Orwell and blends a historic waterfront, medieval streets, and modern shopping centres. The rejuvenated marina area features restaurants, galleries, and cultural venues. Surrounded by Suffolk countryside, Ipswich enjoys excellent rail links to London Liverpool Street, Norwich, and Cambridge, as well as road access via the A12 and A14. Parks and riverside walks enhance its appeal.
Wards in Ipswich
Ipswich is divided into 13 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Alexandra
- Bixley
- Bridge
- Gainsborough
- Gipping
- Holywells
- Priory Heath
- Rushmere
- Sprites
- St John's
- St Margaret's
- Stoke Park
- Westgate
Ipswich is a constituency that covers these wards in Ipswich.
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 | 25,645 | 22.43% | 1,348,369 | 21.07% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 9,011 | 7.88% | 465,497 | 7.28% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 16,645 | 14.56% | 810,089 | 12.66% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 23,770 | 20.79% | 1,242,589 | 19.42% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 20,629 | 18.04% | 1,261,140 | 19.71% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 18,648 | 16.31% | 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 | 83,926 | 73.09% | 78.49% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 10,432 | 9.09% | 6.78% | 6.15% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2,468 | 2.15% | 0.82% | 0.86% |
| African | 2,261 | 1.97% | 1.87% | 2.50% |
| Any other ethnic group | 2,250 | 1.96% | 1.11% | 1.55% |
| Indian | 2,189 | 1.91% | 2.16% | 3.13% |
| Other Asian | 1,809 | 1.58% | 1.27% | 1.63% |
| Bangladeshi | 1,783 | 1.55% | 0.80% | 1.08% |
| Caribbean | 1,250 | 1.09% | 0.66% | 1.05% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1,220 | 1.06% | 0.77% | 0.78% |
| White and Black African | 965 | 0.84% | 0.43% | 0.42% |
| Other Black | 757 | 0.66% | 0.38% | 0.50% |
| White and Asian | 703 | 0.61% | 0.81% | 0.82% |
| Chinese | 683 | 0.59% | 0.61% | 0.75% |
| Roma | 624 | 0.54% | 0.15% | 0.17% |
| Irish | 512 | 0.45% | 0.91% | 0.85% |
| Pakistani | 345 | 0.30% | 1.57% | 2.66% |
| Arab | 326 | 0.28% | 0.25% | 0.56% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 317 | 0.28% | 0.14% | 0.11% |