IP3 0AQ is a safe, established residential area located 1.0km from Stoke in Ipswich. Administratively it sits within Holywells ward and the Ipswich constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. Average age 27 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 68% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for IP3 0AQ are sourced from Output Area E00170874 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IP3 0AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IP3 0AQ.
602
27
£ 44,500 /yr
23%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
IP3 0AQ is a student and graduate zone — average age 27, 68% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Low crime and budget prices are a strong draw for students and early-career renters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP3 0AQ. The average age is 27.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP3 0AQ 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.
school Local Schools
Cliff Lane Primary School
St Helen's Primary School
Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery
St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich
Hillside Primary School
Rose Hill Primary
Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
48 nearby- Helenka Mini Market0.7 km
- JAKO'SGROUP International Food0.4 km
- Premier Express Spurdens Convienience Store0.2 km
- The Bushel Box Ltd0.2 km
- Uni Shop0.5 km
- + 43 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Aramark0.4 km
- Salthouse Harbour Hotel0.4 km
- The Dove Bed and Breakfast0.6 km
- Travelodge0.2 km
- Premier Inn Town Centre0.5 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Isaacs0.4 km
- Lord Nelson Public House0.4 km
- The County0.8 km
- The Dove Street Inn0.7 km
- The Gardeners Arms0.2 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
90 nearby- Bistro On The Quay0.4 km
- Chutneyz0.0 km
- MADE0.6 km
- Neptunes Fish & Chips0.1 km
- Paddy and Scott's Cafe Ltd0.2 km
- + 85 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.1 km
- East of England Co-op0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- East of England Co-op0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- Antalya Grill0.6 km
- Bella Napoli0.0 km
- Express Kebab0.1 km
- Papa John's0.1 km
- Subway0.1 km
- + 33 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Derby Road1.2 km
- Ipswich Station1.4 km
- Westerfield3.4 km
Bus Stops
- Coprolite Street0.1 km
- Coprolite Street0.1 km
- John Street0.2 km
- Holy Trinity Church0.2 km
- Holy Trinity Church0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: IP30AQ · Data under Open Government Licence