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.
IP8 3BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IP8 3BX.
204
41
£ 42,700 /yr
48%
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
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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.
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.
school Local Schools
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich
Hillside Primary School
Westbridge Academy
Ranelagh Primary School
Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy
St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich
Halifax Primary School
Stone Lodge Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: IP83BX · Data under Open Government Licence