Postcode Analysis Ipswich, East of England

WYKES BISHOP STREET, IP3 0DT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WYKES BISHOP STREET, IP3 0DT.

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Population

240

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 44,500 /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: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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1/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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6/10
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7/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Very young, very high renting. At 28 years average age and 63% private renter occupancy, IP3 0DT is a classic student-to-graduate transition zone. Low crime and budget prices are a strong draw for students and early-career renters.

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

IP3 0DT is a safe, established residential area on Wykes Bishop Street, 1.0km from Stoke in Ipswich. Administratively it sits within Holywells ward and the Ipswich constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. An average age of 28 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 63% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £90k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for IP3 0DT are sourced from Output Area E00170865 (shared with 7 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 0DT. The average age is 28.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British73.5%
Asian / British Asian5.7%
Black / African / Caribbean8.2%
Other / Mixed12.7%

Economic Activity

63%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 110,000

5 sales · Mean £ 109,500

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

IP3 0DT has low crime rates — 45 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.

Violence and sexual offences73
Anti-social behaviour28
Criminal damage and arson24
Other theft22
Shoplifting12

school Local Schools

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Cliff Lane Primary School

Requires Improvement424 pupils0.6 km
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St Helen's Primary School

Good455 pupils0.9 km
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Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery

Good444 pupils0.9 km
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Hillside Primary School

Requires Improvement493 pupils1.1 km
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Rose Hill Primary

Requires Improvement281 pupils1.1 km
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St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich

Good421 pupils1.3 km
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Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy

Good699 pupils1.3 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich

Outstanding213 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

37 nearby
  • Helenka Mini Market0.8 km
  • JAKO'SGROUP International Food0.2 km
  • Premier Express Spurdens Convienience Store0.3 km
  • The Bushel Box Ltd0.3 km
  • Uni Shop0.6 km
  • + 32 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Aramark0.5 km
  • Salthouse Harbour Hotel0.5 km
  • The Dove Bed and Breakfast0.8 km
  • Travelodge0.3 km
  • Premier Inn Town Centre0.6 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Isaacs0.5 km
  • Lord Nelson Public House0.5 km
  • The County0.9 km
  • The Dove Street Inn0.8 km
  • The Gardeners Arms0.3 km
  • + 10 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

68 nearby
  • Bistro On The Quay0.5 km
  • Chutneyz0.1 km
  • MADE0.7 km
  • Neptunes Fish & Chips0.1 km
  • Paddy and Scott's Cafe Ltd0.3 km
  • + 63 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco0.1 km
  • East of England Co-op0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • East of England Co-op0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • Antalya Grill0.8 km
  • Bella Napoli0.1 km
  • Express Kebab0.1 km
  • Papa John's0.1 km
  • Subway0.1 km
  • + 22 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Derby Road1.2 km
  • Ipswich Station1.4 km
  • Westerfield3.5 km

Bus Stops

  • John Street0.0 km
  • John Street0.1 km
  • Industrial Estate0.2 km
  • Industrial Estate0.2 km
  • Coprolite Street0.2 km