Postcode Analysis Ipswich, East of England

DOVER ROAD, IP3 8JH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOVER ROAD, IP3 8JH.

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Population

588

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 46,600 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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8/10
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8/10
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7/10
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10/10
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7/10
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8/10
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8/10
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6/10
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6/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British77.0%
Asian / British Asian8.5%
Black / African / Caribbean4.9%
Other / Mixed9.5%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences65
Criminal damage and arson17
Shoplifting13
Anti-social behaviour12
Other theft12

school Local Schools

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Rose Hill Primary

Requires Improvement281 pupils0.5 km
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Britannia Primary School and Nursery

Good668 pupils0.6 km
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Copleston High School

Good1839 pupils0.7 km
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Murrayfield Primary - A Paradigm Academy

Good387 pupils0.9 km
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Woodbridge Road Academy

0.9 km
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Parkside Academy

Requires Improvement8 pupils1.2 km
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Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery

Good444 pupils1.2 km
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Broke Hall Community Primary School

Good647 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

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
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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

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
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Poundstretcher Limited0.4 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.5 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • East of England Co-op0.9 km
restaurant

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
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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