IP3 is a postcode district in Ipswich, East of England, covering 767 active and 145 retired postcodes.
The largest share of IP3 (15%) is characterised by a deprived but culturally rich area with significant ethnic diversity, alongside a working urban area with a mix of terrace houses and flats, mostly families (14%). A further 13% of the district is made up of a diverse professional area with lots of families buying and renting. This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes IP3 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in IP3 are around £296k, down 4.6% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across IP3 at 244 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 41 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full IP3 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
IP3 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the IP3 postcode area.
35,913
41
£ 45,100 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
IP3 is an established family neighbourhood — 60% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £296k. Property prices are trending down 4.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Sir Peter Hall School
Elmswell Community Primary School
Stanton Community Primary School
Guildhall Feoffment Community Primary School
Westgate Community Primary School and Nursery
Sexton's Manor Community Primary School
Ravenswood Community Primary School
Sebert Wood Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- Premier Stores
- Argos Ltd
- B&M
- Virginia Nurseries Farm Shop
- Amar
- + 30 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Holiday Inn
- Travelodge
Restaurant, Cafe
47 nearby- St Augustine's Lunch Club
- A Listers at Aurora
- All Hallows Church
- Aurora Bars and Restaurants Ltd
- Avid Indoor Climbing Ipswich
- + 42 more
Supermarkets
17 nearby- Sainsbury's
- Aldi Stores Limited
- East of England Co-op
- East of England Co-op
- East of England Co-op
- + 12 more
Takeaway Shop
45 nearby- Sushi Gourmet
- Bay of Bengal
- BBQ Mania
- Bella Napoli
- China City
- + 40 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- California Social Club
- Conservative Club
- The Gardeners Arms
- The Golden Hind Public House
- The Raven Public House
- + 2 more
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