Area Analysis Ipswich, East of England

IP3 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the IP3 postcode area.

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Population

35,913

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 45,100 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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5/10
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5/10
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9/10
workEmployment
6/10
diversity_3Diversity
8/10
paymentsAffluence
4/10
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10/10
homeHome Ownership
3/10
trending_upInvestment
4/10
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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.

home £296,106 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.3%
Asian / British Asian6.0%
Black / African / Caribbean3.4%
Other / Mixed6.2%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences3372
Shoplifting972
Anti-social behaviour847
Criminal damage and arson806
Public order652

school Local Schools

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Sir Peter Hall School

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Elmswell Community Primary School

Good314 pupils
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Stanton Community Primary School

Good225 pupils
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Guildhall Feoffment Community Primary School

Good335 pupils
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Westgate Community Primary School and Nursery

Good298 pupils
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Sexton's Manor Community Primary School

Good192 pupils
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Ravenswood Community Primary School

Good437 pupils
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Sebert Wood Community Primary School

Outstanding393 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

35 nearby
  • Premier Stores
  • Argos Ltd
  • B&M
  • Virginia Nurseries Farm Shop
  • Amar
  • + 30 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Holiday Inn
  • Travelodge
restaurant

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
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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
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

45 nearby
  • Sushi Gourmet
  • Bay of Bengal
  • BBQ Mania
  • Bella Napoli
  • China City
  • + 40 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • California Social Club
  • Conservative Club
  • The Gardeners Arms
  • The Golden Hind Public House
  • The Raven Public House
  • + 2 more