IP3 8JH is a safe, established residential area on Dover Road, 0.4km from Rose Hill in Ipswich. Administratively it sits within St John's ward and the Ipswich constituency.
For families considering a move, IP3 8JH represents a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £211k, down 1.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for IP3 8JH are sourced from Output Area E00183408 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DOVER ROAD, IP3 8JH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOVER ROAD, IP3 8JH.
588
31
£ 46,600 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP3 8JH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
IP3 8JH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 31, 72% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP3 8JH. The average age is 30.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 208,000
7 sales · Mean £ 220,857
Terraced
£ 210,000
9 sales · Mean £ 204,222
Flat
£ 97,500
3 sales · Mean £ 96,833
Detached
£ 210,000
1 sales · Mean £ 210,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP3 8JH has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Rose Hill Primary
Britannia Primary School and Nursery
Copleston High School
Murrayfield Primary - A Paradigm Academy
Woodbridge Road Academy
Parkside Academy
Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery
Broke Hall Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Taste of Toscany0.6 km
- Foxhall Chippy0.2 km
- China City0.6 km
- Zwe Ton0.8 km
- Friendship1.0 km
- + 12 more
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Amar0.7 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- Premier Store0.7 km
- European Grocery Store0.7 km
- Harry's 1 Stop Shop0.8 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- ADC Leisure Ltd0.8 km
- 213-215 Cauldwell Hall Road0.8 km
- Lightfoot House0.9 km
- The Harp Free House & Guest House0.8 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Poundstretcher Limited0.4 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.5 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- East of England Co-op0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Rendezvous Coffee Shop0.9 km
- Rose Hill Primary School0.5 km
- The Royal Oak0.6 km
- The Copleston Centre0.7 km
- The Hub Cafe0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- California Social Club0.8 km
- Conservative Club0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Derby Road0.5 km
- Ipswich Station3.1 km
- Westerfield3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Camden Road0.3 km
- St Clements Hospital0.3 km
- Camden Road0.3 km
- St Clements Hospital0.3 km
- Orwell Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: IP38JH · Data under Open Government Licence