Postcode Analysis Ipswich, East of England

CONISTON SQUARE WEST, IP3 9HB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CONISTON SQUARE WEST, IP3 9HB.

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Population

343

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 41,600 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IP3 9HB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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7/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. IP3 9HB's 52% ownership and 38-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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

IP3 9HB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Coniston Square West, 0.2km from Racecourse in Ipswich. Administratively it sits within Priory Heath ward and the Ipswich constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, IP3 9HB is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 31% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Ipswich.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £177k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for IP3 9HB are sourced from Output Area E00152864 (shared with 10 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 9HB. The average age is 37.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British69.2%
Asian / British Asian17.0%
Black / African / Caribbean7.6%
Other / Mixed6.2%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 177,500

1 sales · Mean £ 177,500

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

IP3 9HB has low crime rates — 40 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences118
Shoplifting31
Vehicle crime26
Criminal damage and arson23
Anti-social behaviour13

school Local Schools

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Woodbridge Road Academy

0.3 km
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Murrayfield Primary - A Paradigm Academy

Good387 pupils0.3 km
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First Base Ipswich Academy

Outstanding0 pupils1.0 km
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Piper's Vale Primary - A Paradigm Academy

Good314 pupils1.0 km
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Alderwood Academy

Good1 pupils1.0 km
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Ipswich Academy

Good951 pupils1.0 km
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Rose Hill Primary

Requires Improvement281 pupils1.0 km
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Ravenswood Community Primary School

Good437 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • BBQ Mania0.2 km
  • Golden Palace0.6 km
  • Happy House0.6 km
  • Hot Stuff Fish & Chips0.8 km
  • Kingfish0.1 km
  • + 14 more
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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Victorias Bakery1.0 km
  • Kays Fruit & Veg0.2 km
  • Pick N Pay (Ipswich) Ltd0.1 km
  • East of England Co-Op0.2 km
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • + 13 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • V4GCL0.8 km
  • BMC Cakery0.6 km
  • G-L-C Cafe0.6 km
  • Topaz Salon0.6 km
  • Genesis Orwell Mencap0.5 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • East of England Co-op0.6 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited1.0 km
  • East of England Co-op0.1 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Poundstretcher Limited0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Golden Hind Public House0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Derby Road1.1 km
  • Ipswich Station3.2 km
  • Westerfield4.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Nansen Road0.1 km
  • Nansen Road0.2 km
  • Nacton Crescent0.2 km
  • Queens Way0.2 km
  • King's Way0.2 km