John Street is in Ipswich and in Ipswich district. IP3 0AH is located in the Holywells electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ipswich. This postcode has been in use since 2003-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about John Street, Ipswich, IP3 0AH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP3 0DT, IP3 0AG, IP3 0AU, IP3 0AR, IP3 0FJ, IP3 0BF, IP3 0AT, IP3 0BX, IP3 0DX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IP3 0AH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 41.4% | 50.8% | 9.4% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 58.6% | 49.2% | -9.4% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 IP3 0AH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.7% 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 | 58.7% | 64.7% | 6.0% | 37.9% | 26.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.8% | 19.8% | -4.0% | 44.2% | -24.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| Separated | 5.8% | 0.5% | -5.3% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 11.8% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.3% | 55% | 1.7% | 48.4% | 6.6% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 36% | 0.3% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 7.9% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -4.8% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -3.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 9.5% | 19.6% | 10.1% | 18.2% | 1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 10.1% | -6.8% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 13.8% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 6.3% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 10.6% | -2.6% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.8% | 34.4% | 10.6% | 33.8% | 0.6% |
| Other | 16.9% | 5.3% | -11.6% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69% 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 | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.1% | 0.8% | -2.3% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 7.5% | 2% | -5.5% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 2.4% | -1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 4.9% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.1% | 2.4% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 76.2% | 69% | -7.2% | 81.4% | -12.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Other | 0% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
In this area, 52.1% 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 | 66.1% | 52.1% | -14.0% | 83.2% | -31.1% |
| European Union | 13.2% | 35.5% | 22.3% | 6.1% | 29.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 4% | 4.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.8% | 5.4% | -7.4% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.3% | 52.1% | -12.2% | 83.2% | -31.1% |
| 10+ Years | 11.5% | 14% | 2.5% | 9.8% | 4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.7% | 16.5% | 6.8% | 2.9% | 13.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.3% | 14.9% | 5.6% | 2.2% | 12.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 2.5% | -2.8% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 43.9% | 76.7% | -32.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 3.7% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 7% | 1.3% | 5.7% |
| Romania | 12.3% | 0.9% | 11.4% |
| Other EU countries | 7% | 1.5% | 5.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 17.2% | 13.5% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.3% | 37.2% | 10.1% |
| Christian | 37% | 46.2% | -9.2% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 9.5% | 6.5% | 3.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around John Street was 60.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.4% lower than the Holywells average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
John Street has the 11th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Holywells and the 204th lowest crime rate of 432 local areas in Ipswich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 83 John Street, Ipswich, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2024-05-20 | £119,059 |
| 55 John Street, Ipswich, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £136,500 | 2018-08-23 | £147,140 |
| 75 John Street, Ipswich, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,500 | 2018-02-21 | £150,073 |
| 1 John Street, Ipswich, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2018-01-31 | £135,587 |
| 25 John Street, Ipswich, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2017-11-15 | £127,368 |
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Retired | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Education | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Chesterfield Drive , IP1 6DW | 4out of 4 | 3,953 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cliff Lane Primary School Cliff Lane , IP3 0PJ | 2out of 4 | 827 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's Primary School Woodbridge Road , IP4 2LT | 3out of 4 | 939 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery Clifford Road , IP4 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,085 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside Primary School Belstead Avenue , IP2 8NU | 2out of 4 | 1,159 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich Bolton Lane , IP4 2BT | 3out of 4 | 1,265 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,397 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Copleston High School Copleston Road , IP4 5HD | 3out of 4 | 2,306 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chantry Academy Mallard Way , IP2 9LR | 3out of 4 | 2,668 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipswich Academy Braziers Wood Road , IP3 0SP | 3out of 4 | 2,902 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate High School Sidegate Lane West , IP4 3DL | 3out of 4 | 2,958 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 606 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| One Sixth Form College Scrivener Drive , Pinewood IP8 3SU | - not rated | 4,444 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Suffolk Waterfront Building , Neptune Quay IP4 1QJ | - not rated | 321 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Learning Support, Southern Area Education Office St Andrew House , County Hall IP4 1LJ | - not rated | 807 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| First Base Ipswich Academy Raeburn Road , IP3 0EW | 4out of 4 | 1,943 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderwood Academy Raeburn Road , IP3 0EW | 3out of 4 | 2,008 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipswich School Henley Road , IP1 3SG | - not rated | 2,020 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neptunes Fish & Chips | 1 Tye Road, Ipswich | 110 yd | |
| Chutneyz | 54 Duke Street, Ipswich | 133 yd | |
| Cafe Marina | 1 University Avenue, Ipswich | 153 yd | |
| Mix | Mix, James Hehir Building, 5 University Avenue | 227 yd | |
| A Listers at Aurora | Former Tented Building, Helena Road | 338 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gardeners Arms | 75 Fore Hamlet, Ipswich | 290 yd | |
| Steamboat Tavern Public House | 78-80 New Cut West, Ipswich | 533 yd | |
| Bin93.uk | Former, 93 Fore Street | 599 yd | |
| Lord Nelson Public House | 81 Fore Street, Ipswich | 600 yd | |
| Isaacs | Isaac Lord Merchant Quarter, 7 Wherry Quay | 606 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Express Kebab | 15 Tye Road, Ipswich | 110 yd | |
| Papa John's | 283A Duke Street, Ipswich | 111 yd | |
| Bella Napoli | 2 Pownall Road, Ipswich | 179 yd | |
| Juice Mix Bar | 132 Fore Street, Ipswich | 479 yd | |
| The Coffee Barber | 105A Cliff Lane, Ipswich | 726 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marina Supermarket Ltd | 56 Duke Street, Ipswich | 87 yd | |
| Tesco | 283 Duke Street, Ipswich | 107 yd | |
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 34 Foxhall Road | 743 yd | |
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 89 Austin Street | 786 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Profiles Gym Waterfront UNIVERSITY AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 165 yd |
| Fore Street Pool FORE STREET | swimming pool | 653 yd |
| Adrenaline Gym (Closed) Rope Walk | health and fitness suite | 672 yd |
| Suffolk New College Sports Centre ROPE WALK | 678 yd | |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Ipswich) GRIMWADE STREET | artificial grass pitch | 707 yd |
| Cliff Lane Primary School CLIFF LANE | grass pitches | 714 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Ipswich) KEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 738 yd |
| Oaks Gym 45-47 45-47 UPPER ORWELL STREET | health and fitness suite | 938 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 67 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 71.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.04 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.