IP3 0EF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Davey Close, 1.1km from Gainsborough in Ipswich. Administratively it sits within Gainsborough ward and the Ipswich constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, IP3 0EF is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 58% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 75 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £117k, 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 0EF are sourced from Output Area E00152807 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DAVEY CLOSE, IP3 0EF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DAVEY CLOSE, IP3 0EF.
216
43
£ 38,000 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP3 0EF 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 0EF has a significant social housing presence — 58% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 43-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 0EF. The average age is 42.9. 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
Flat
£ 117,000
1 sales · Mean £ 117,000
Terraced
£ 147,000
1 sales · Mean £ 147,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around IP3 0EF is moderate at 75 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
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Eastcliff News1.0 km
- G Debman Family Butcher0.9 km
- Hussain Brothers1.0 km
- Mann's Family Butchers1.0 km
- East of England Co-Op1.0 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Kenny's Cafe1.0 km
- All Hallows Church0.2 km
- BMC Cakery0.5 km
- G-L-C Cafe0.7 km
- Topaz Salon0.6 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Bay of Bengal1.0 km
- Master Chef Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Mamma Mia0.5 km
- Nacton Road Fish Bar1.0 km
- Tasty Wok0.9 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- East of England Co-op0.5 km
- Tesco1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Derby Road1.6 km
- Ipswich Station2.5 km
- Westerfield5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Hogarth Road0.1 km
- Hogarth Road0.1 km
- Bonnington Road0.2 km
- Landseer Road0.2 km
- Holbrook Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: IP30EF · Data under Open Government Licence