Postcode Analysis Ipswich, East of England

HOLYWELLS CLOSE, IP3 0AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLYWELLS CLOSE, IP3 0AW.

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Population

395

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 44,500 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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9/10
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8/10
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8/10
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5/10
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7/10
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8/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates IP3 0AW — age 44, 89% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP3 0AW is a safe, established residential area on Holywells Close, 1.1km from Rose Hill in Ipswich. Administratively it sits within Holywells ward and the Ipswich constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for IP3 0AW are sourced from Output Area E00152840 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP3 0AW. The average age is 43.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.8%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed4.6%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

IP3 0AW has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences49
Other theft16
Anti-social behaviour13
Shoplifting12
Criminal damage and arson11

school Local Schools

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Cliff Lane Primary School

Requires Improvement424 pupils0.5 km
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Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery

Good444 pupils0.9 km
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Rose Hill Primary

Requires Improvement281 pupils0.9 km
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St Helen's Primary School

Good455 pupils1.0 km
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Hillside Primary School

Requires Improvement493 pupils1.3 km
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Woodbridge Road Academy

1.3 km
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Murrayfield Primary - A Paradigm Academy

Good387 pupils1.3 km
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St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich

Good421 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

27 nearby
  • The JuiceWorks0.9 km
  • Helenka Mini Market1.0 km
  • JAKO'SGROUP International Food0.1 km
  • Premier Express Spurdens Convienience Store0.5 km
  • The Bushel Box Ltd0.5 km
  • + 22 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Aramark0.7 km
  • Salthouse Harbour Hotel0.7 km
  • The Dove Bed and Breakfast0.9 km
  • Premier Inn Town Centre0.8 km
  • Travelodge0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Isaacs0.7 km
  • Lord Nelson Public House0.7 km
  • The Dove Street Inn0.9 km
  • Bin93.uk0.7 km
  • Goals Soccer Centre0.6 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

47 nearby
  • Bistro On The Quay0.7 km
  • Chutneyz0.3 km
  • MADE0.8 km
  • Neptunes Fish & Chips0.2 km
  • Paddy and Scott's Cafe Ltd0.5 km
  • + 42 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited1.0 km
  • East of England Co-op0.6 km
  • East of England Co-op0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Antalya Grill0.9 km
  • Bella Napoli0.3 km
  • Express Kebab0.2 km
  • Papa John's0.2 km
  • Subway0.2 km
  • + 21 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Derby Road1.0 km
  • Ipswich Station1.7 km
  • Westerfield3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • John Street0.1 km
  • Industrial Estate0.1 km
  • Industrial Estate0.1 km
  • John Street0.2 km
  • Cavendish Street0.2 km