Postcode Analysis Ipswich, East of England

IP3 0BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IP3 0BQ.

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Population

163

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 42,700 /yr

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Employed

63%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IP3 0BQ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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2/10
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1/10
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10/10
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7/10
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9/10
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7/10
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9/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates IP3 0BQ — age 44, 26% ownership, 49% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

IP3 0BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 1.0km from Ipswich in Ipswich. Administratively it sits within Alexandra ward and the Ipswich constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 49% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for IP3 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00170844 (shared with 12 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 0BQ. The average age is 44.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.1%
Asian / British Asian7.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed3.8%

Economic Activity

63%Active
FT: 47%
Unemployed: 6%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime around IP3 0BQ is moderate at 63 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.

Violence and sexual offences148
Anti-social behaviour40
Criminal damage and arson36
Other theft36
Public order26

school Local Schools

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St Helen's Primary School

Good455 pupils0.6 km
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Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery

Good444 pupils0.8 km
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Cliff Lane Primary School

Requires Improvement424 pupils0.9 km
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St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich

Good421 pupils1.0 km
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Hillside Primary School

Requires Improvement493 pupils1.2 km
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Rose Hill Primary

Requires Improvement281 pupils1.3 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich

Outstanding213 pupils1.3 km
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St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich

Good406 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

55 nearby
  • Premier News agency Stores0.6 km
  • Cafe Bonbon0.9 km
  • Benny's Newsagents0.8 km
  • Hopsters0.9 km
  • European Food Store0.6 km
  • + 50 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

134 nearby
  • Clifford Road Primary School0.8 km
  • Honey and Harvey1.0 km
  • Fireaway0.7 km
  • ASK Italian0.9 km
  • Chennai Dosa0.6 km
  • + 129 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • East of England Co-op0.6 km
  • East of England Co-op0.7 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

43 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza1.0 km
  • Wellesley Road Takeaway0.8 km
  • Fresh Fillaz1.0 km
  • The Kiosk0.9 km
  • Tasty Burritos0.8 km
  • + 38 more
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Pub, NightClub

26 nearby
  • Halberd Inn1.0 km
  • Eden (ex Sin)0.8 km
  • The Rep Public House1.0 km
  • Yates1.0 km
  • Ipswich And Suffolk Club0.9 km
  • + 21 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Premier Inn Town Centre0.4 km
  • Aramark0.2 km
  • Genesis Housing Association1.0 km
  • Salthouse Harbour Hotel0.3 km
  • The Dove Bed and Breakfast0.5 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Derby Road1.3 km
  • Ipswich Station1.4 km
  • Westerfield3.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Coprolite Street0.1 km
  • Coprolite Street0.1 km
  • Holy Trinity Church0.1 km
  • Holy Trinity Church0.1 km
  • Fore Street0.2 km