Tavern Street is in Ipswich and in Ipswich district. IP1 3BB is located in the Alexandra electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ipswich. This postcode has been in use since 1987-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tavern Street, Ipswich, IP1 3BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP1 3BE, IP1 3HD, IP1 1DF, IP1 3BW, IP1 3AD, IP1 3LE, IP1 3HT, IP1 3HW, IP1 3BX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IP1 3BB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 42.9% | 49.2% | 6.3% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 57.1% | 50.8% | -6.3% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around IP1 3BB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 53.1% | 52.7% | -0.4% | 37.9% | 14.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.5% | 22.9% | 5.4% | 44.2% | -21.3% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 4% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 19.1% | 14.2% | -4.9% | 9.1% | 5.1% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 6.2% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.5% | 38.7% | 2.2% | 48.4% | -9.7% |
| Good health | 42.9% | 39.4% | -3.5% | 33.6% | 5.8% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 17.7% | 7.2% | 12.7% | 5.0% |
| Bad health | 8.7% | 3.5% | -5.2% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.3% | 20.5% | -4.8% | 18.2% | 2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 10.4% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 14% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 5.4% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 14.7% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.2% | 32.7% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -1.1% |
| Other | 11.3% | 2.2% | -9.1% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.3% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.7% | 1.6% | -2.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 7.1% | 4.8% | 3.1% | 4.0% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.6% | 1.6% | -3.0% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.7% | 1.3% | -2.4% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 77.2% | 73.3% | -3.9% | 81.4% | -8.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 59.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.6% | 59.6% | -13.0% | 83.2% | -23.6% |
| European Union | 11.4% | 20.2% | 8.8% | 6.1% | 14.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 5.1% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.5% | 11.9% | 1.4% | 5.6% | 6.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.8% | 59.4% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -23.8% |
| 10+ Years | 5% | 14.1% | 9.1% | 9.8% | 4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.9% | 8.6% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.5% | 7.3% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 5.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.8% | 10.5% | -2.3% | 1.9% | 8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.5% | 76.7% | -19.2% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Lithuania | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Poland | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Romania | 6.1% | 0.9% | 5.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 5.8% | 1.2% | 4.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 13.7% | 13.5% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.8% | 37.2% | 4.6% |
| Christian | 34.7% | 46.2% | -11.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Sikh | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 10% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tavern Street was 1408.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 468.9% higher than the Alexandra average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Tavern Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Alexandra and the 2nd highest crime rate of 432 local areas in Ipswich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 514.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Centre Manager Sailmakers, 11 Tavern Street, Ipswich, Suffolk Other, an established residential building | £3,020,000 | 2024-06-19 | £3,177,565 |
| Unit 22 Sailmakers, 11 Tavern Street, Ipswich, Suffolk Other, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-06-13 | £273,565 |
| 13 Tavern Street, Ipswich, Suffolk Other, an established residential building | £20,000 | 2018-11-30 | £21,876 |
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Other | 18 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Chesterfield Drive , IP1 6DW | 4out of 4 | 2,539 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich Portman Road , IP1 2AX | 3out of 4 | 429 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich Bolton Lane , IP4 2BT | 3out of 4 | 543 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's Primary School Woodbridge Road , IP4 2LT | 3out of 4 | 975 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Handford Hall Primary School 57 Gatacre Road , IP1 2LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,258 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside Primary School Belstead Avenue , IP2 8NU | 2out of 4 | 1,560 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy Maidenhall Approach , IP2 8PL | 2out of 4 | 1,943 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chantry Academy Mallard Way , IP2 9LR | 3out of 4 | 2,423 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate High School Sidegate Lane West , IP4 3DL | 3out of 4 | 2,631 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne Academy Marlow Road , IP1 5JN | 3out of 4 | 2,966 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Copleston High School Copleston Road , IP4 5HD | 3out of 4 | 3,150 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suffolk New College Rope Walk , IP4 1LT | - not rated | 1,043 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| One Sixth Form College Scrivener Drive , Pinewood IP8 3SU | - not rated | 3,969 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ipswich School Henley Road , IP1 3SG | - not rated | 675 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbridge Academy London Road , IP1 2HE | 3out of 4 | 809 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Learning Support, Southern Area Education Office St Andrew House , County Hall IP4 1LJ | - not rated | 821 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Suffolk Waterfront Building , Neptune Quay IP4 1QJ | - not rated | 1,140 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty Lodge Independent School 23 - 25 Waterloo Road , IP1 2NY | - not rated | 1,201 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noodlestop | Unit 8, Sailmakers, 11 Tavern Street | 24 yd | |
| Bakers and Baristas | BB's Coffee and Muffins Unit 9 To 10, Sailmakers, 11 Tavern Street | 36 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 7, Sailmakers, 11 Tavern Street | 43 yd | |
| Ipswich Institute | Chapters Rest, Ipswich Institute, 13 Tower Street | 46 yd | |
| Ipswich Institute | Pages Cafe Ipswich Institute Library, 15 Tavern Street | 57 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Wise Monkeys | 22 Lloyds Avenue, Ipswich | 72 yd | |
| The Cricketers | Crown Street, Ipswich | 147 yd | |
| Mr Martin Sadd | Halberd Inn, 15 Northgate Street | 153 yd | |
| Mannings | Mannings Public House, 8 Cornhill | 182 yd | |
| Cock & Pye Public House | Cock And Pye Public House, 13 Upper Brook Street | 221 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar A to Z Limited | Bar A-Z, 1 Great Colman Street | 181 yd | |
| Krispy Kreme Ipswich | Kiosk A, The Buttermarket Shopping Centre | 239 yd | |
| Tasty Burritos | 21 Carr Street, Ipswich | 244 yd | |
| Trini Flava | 21 Carr Street, Ipswich | 244 yd | |
| The Kiosk | Christchurch Catering Co. Ice Cream Kiosk, Christchurch Park | 246 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Iceland Unit 38, Sailmakers, 11 Tavern Street | 36 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | Morrison Daily Unit 23, Sailmakers, 11 Tavern Street | 36 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 16-26 Westgate Street, Ipswich | 221 yd | |
| J Sainsbury Plc | Sainsbury's, 38-40 Upper Brook Street | 290 yd | |
| Fresh Food Market | 9 St Matthews Street, Ipswich | 411 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crown Pools Crown Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 188 yd |
| Pure Gym (Ipswich Buttermarket) ST. STEPHENS LANE | health and fitness suite | 205 yd |
| Oaks Gym 45-47 45-47 UPPER ORWELL STREET | health and fitness suite | 513 yd |
| The Gym Ipswich CIVIC DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 551 yd |
| Gym & Trim Ltd (Closed) Grafton Way | health and fitness suite | 694 yd |
| Christchurch Park HENLEY ROAD | tennis courts | 695 yd |
| Ipswich School HENLEY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 760 yd |
| Fore Street Pool FORE STREET | swimming pool | 762 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Ipswich) KEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 776 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Ipswich) GRIMWADE STREET | artificial grass pitch | 800 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 29.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.66 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.66 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.