IP3 0DU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Childers Court, 1.0km from Gainsborough in Ipswich. Administratively it sits within Gainsborough ward and the Ipswich constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, IP3 0DU is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 77 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £147k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for IP3 0DU are sourced from Output Area E00152809 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHILDERS COURT, IP3 0DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHILDERS COURT, IP3 0DU.
386
30
£ 38,000 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP3 0DU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
IP3 0DU has a significant social housing presence — 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 30-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP3 0DU. The average age is 30.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 128,000
19 sales · Mean £ 126,315
Terraced
£ 210,000
4 sales · Mean £ 218,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around IP3 0DU is moderate at 77 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
Alderwood Academy
Piper's Vale Primary - A Paradigm Academy
First Base Ipswich Academy
Morland Church of England Primary School
Cliff Lane Primary School
Murrayfield Primary - A Paradigm Academy
Woodbridge Road Academy
Ipswich Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- All Hallows Church0.3 km
- BMC Cakery0.6 km
- G-L-C Cafe0.8 km
- Topaz Salon0.7 km
- V4GCL0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- East of England Co-op0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Mamma Mia0.6 km
- Golden Express Takeaway0.2 km
- Star Grill0.5 km
- Golden Palace0.6 km
- Hot Stuff Fish & Chips0.5 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Premier Stores0.5 km
- Fruit & Veg Pop-Up Shop0.7 km
- Greenwich Stores0.2 km
- Krustys0.5 km
- Lilley's0.5 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Derby Road1.7 km
- Ipswich Station2.6 km
- Westerfield5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Lamp Post0.1 km
- Lamp Post0.1 km
- Broom Crescent0.1 km
- Hogarth Road0.2 km
- Hogarth Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: IP30DU · Data under Open Government Licence