IP3 9PU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Nacton Road, 0.3km from Racecourse in Ipswich. Administratively it sits within Priory Heath ward and the Ipswich constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, IP3 9PU is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £194k, up 4.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for IP3 9PU are sourced from Output Area E00152864 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NACTON ROAD, IP3 9PU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NACTON ROAD, IP3 9PU.
343
38
£ 41,600 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP3 9PU 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.
Area Character
IP3 9PU is an established family neighbourhood — 52% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 4.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP3 9PU. 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
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
Terraced
£ 195,000
4 sales · Mean £ 197,500
Semi-Detached
£ 189,000
3 sales · Mean £ 178,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP3 9PU has low crime rates — 35 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.
school Local Schools
Woodbridge Road Academy
Murrayfield Primary - A Paradigm Academy
First Base Ipswich Academy
Piper's Vale Primary - A Paradigm Academy
Alderwood Academy
Ipswich Academy
Rose Hill Primary
Ravenswood Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- BBQ Mania0.1 km
- Golden Palace0.5 km
- Happy House0.6 km
- Hot Stuff Fish & Chips0.7 km
- Kingfish0.3 km
- + 12 more
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Kays Fruit & Veg0.2 km
- Pick N Pay (Ipswich) Ltd0.3 km
- East of England Co-Op0.1 km
- Greggs1.0 km
- Premier Stores0.7 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- V4GCL0.7 km
- BMC Cakery0.5 km
- G-L-C Cafe0.4 km
- Topaz Salon0.5 km
- Genesis Orwell Mencap0.6 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- East of England Co-op0.5 km
- East of England Co-op0.3 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- Poundstretcher Limited1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Golden Hind Public House0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Derby Road1.2 km
- Ipswich Station3.2 km
- Westerfield4.9 km
Bus Stops
- Nacton Crescent0.1 km
- Queens Way0.2 km
- Landseer Road0.2 km
- Nacton Road0.2 km
- Landseer Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: IP39PU · Data under Open Government Licence