Postcode Analysis Ipswich, East of England

IP8 3BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IP8 3BX.

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Population

204

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 42,700 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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

With 38% social renting, IP8 3BX is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 41-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

IP8 3BX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from Ipswich in Ipswich. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Alexandra ward and the Ipswich constituency.

Day-to-day life in IP8 3BX has the character of a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Ipswich.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 78 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for IP8 3BX are sourced from Output Area E00170846 (shared with 1060 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 IP8 3BX. The average age is 41.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British67.6%
Asian / British Asian16.7%
Black / African / Caribbean5.2%
Other / Mixed10.5%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 35%
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 IP8 3BX is moderate at 78 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences137
Public order42
Criminal damage and arson41
Drugs28
Vehicle crime28

school Local Schools

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St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich

Good406 pupils0.6 km
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Hillside Primary School

Requires Improvement493 pupils0.7 km
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Westbridge Academy

Good9 pupils0.9 km
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Ranelagh Primary School

Good296 pupils1.1 km
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Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy

Good699 pupils1.1 km
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St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich

Good206 pupils1.1 km
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Halifax Primary School

Good409 pupils1.1 km
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Stone Lodge Academy

Good168 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Salthouse Harbour Hotel0.9 km
  • Kingsley House Hotel0.9 km
  • Selig Suffolk Trust0.8 km
  • The Station Hotel0.3 km
  • Genesis Housing Association0.6 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

25 nearby
  • Isaacs0.9 km
  • Brewers Arms Public House1.0 km
  • Curve0.5 km
  • Pauls Sports Club0.8 km
  • St Judes Tavern0.8 km
  • + 20 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

149 nearby
  • Bistro On The Quay0.9 km
  • Coffee Cat0.4 km
  • AXA0.4 km
  • Cafe Carla0.9 km
  • Cafe Central0.9 km
  • + 144 more
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Retailers - Other

60 nearby
  • Blossom Rose's Cakes & K Ltd0.9 km
  • Daily Fresh0.9 km
  • Greggs The Bakers0.7 km
  • Halal Connection0.9 km
  • Ipswich Blue Star0.3 km
  • + 55 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • East of England Co-op0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

37 nearby
  • Lucky's Coffee Shop0.8 km
  • Fortune Cookie1.0 km
  • German Doner Kebab0.7 km
  • Lucky's Souvlakis0.8 km
  • Perfect Fried Chicken0.8 km
  • + 32 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ipswich Station0.3 km
  • Derby Road2.5 km
  • Westerfield3.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Fire Station0.0 km
  • Fire Station0.0 km
  • Zest Nightclub0.1 km
  • Crown Court0.2 km
  • Railway Station0.2 km