IP3 0BP is a safe, established residential area on Anchor Street, 0.8km from Stoke in Ipswich. Administratively it sits within Holywells ward and the Ipswich constituency.
For renters and young professionals, IP3 0BP offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. With residents averaging 35 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 82% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (57% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £192k.
Census 2021 statistics for IP3 0BP are sourced from Output Area E00170875 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ANCHOR STREET, IP3 0BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ANCHOR STREET, IP3 0BP.
223
35
£ 44,500 /yr
72%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP3 0BP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
With 72% economic activity and an average age of 35, IP3 0BP is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Crime is low — unusually safe for a densely working, young area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP3 0BP. The average age is 34.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 160,000
5 sales · Mean £ 170,800
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP3 0BP has low crime rates — 47 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Cliff Lane Primary School
St Helen's Primary School
Hillside Primary School
Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery
Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy
Rose Hill Primary
St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich
Halifax Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- The Station Hotel1.0 km
- Travelodge0.4 km
- Genesis Housing Association0.9 km
- Novotel Hotel1.0 km
- Aramark0.5 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Bazar Shop0.8 km
- Rajas0.6 km
- Tacket Street Convenience Store0.9 km
- Uni Convenience Store0.2 km
- Go East0.9 km
- + 28 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- The Gardeners Arms0.4 km
- The Water Lily Public House0.8 km
- Distilled Republik0.9 km
- Spread Eagle Public House0.7 km
- The Plough Public House1.0 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
65 nearby- Bishops Cafe & Kiosk0.7 km
- Aurora Bars and Restaurants Ltd0.2 km
- Coffee Cat0.4 km
- Coffee Cat0.7 km
- Cult Cafe Ltd0.2 km
- + 60 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- City Grill / City Pizza0.9 km
- Pizza Hut0.9 km
- The Burger Shack0.4 km
- The Coffee Barber0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- East of England Co-op0.8 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- East of England Co-op0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Derby Road1.3 km
- Ipswich Station1.4 km
- Westerfield3.6 km
Bus Stops
- John Street0.1 km
- John Street0.2 km
- Industrial Estate0.2 km
- Industrial Estate0.2 km
- Coprolite Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: IP30BP · Data under Open Government Licence