Cliff Road is in Ipswich and in Ipswich district. IP3 0AX is located in the Holywells electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ipswich. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cliff Road, Ipswich, IP3 0AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP3 0AY, IP3 0AZ, IP3 0SS, IP3 0DL, IP3 0BB, IP3 0BY, IP3 0AT, IP3 0QU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IP3 0AX is primarily male, with 54.1% of the population 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 | 39.1% | 45.9% | 6.8% | 51.0% | -5.1% |
| Male | 60.9% | 54.1% | -6.8% | 49.0% | 5.1% |
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 0AX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.1% 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 | 49.1% | 48.1% | -1.0% | 37.9% | 10.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.7% | 33.2% | 4.5% | 44.2% | -11.0% |
| Separated | 6.9% | 4.1% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 11.6% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 (88.2%) 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 | 63.4% | 51.3% | -12.1% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 36.9% | 6.0% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 5.8% | 9.2% | 3.4% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
In the area around IP3 0AX this area, 9.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 52.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.6% | 9.1% | 3.5% | 18.2% | -9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 6.2% | -5.4% | 9.6% | -3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 7.5% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 5% | 3.6% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 16.2% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.9% | 52.7% | 7.8% | 33.8% | 18.9% |
| Other | 12.5% | 3.3% | -9.2% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 4.1% | 0.7% | -3.4% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 10.3% | 8.6% | -1.7% | 3.1% | 5.5% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 0.7% | -3.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 73.7% | 79.2% | 5.5% | 81.4% | -2.2% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 59.4% 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 | 67.1% | 59.4% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -23.8% |
| European Union | 11.9% | 18.1% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 12.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 5.2% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.4% | 12.2% | -2.2% | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65% | 59.6% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -23.6% |
| 10+ Years | 6.6% | 14.8% | 8.2% | 9.8% | 5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.1% | 8.1% | -3.0% | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.6% | 13.3% | 4.7% | 2.2% | 11.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.6% | 4.1% | -4.5% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.1% | 76.7% | -15.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 4.8% | 0.5% | 4.3% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Poland | 5.2% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 7% | 1.5% | 5.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 8.1% | 1.2% | 6.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 4.4% | 13.5% | -9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.2% | 37.2% | 6.0% |
| Christian | 39.9% | 46.2% | -6.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 7.4% | 1.7% | 5.7% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cliff Road was 119.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.8% higher than the Holywells average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cliff Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Holywells and the 99th highest crime rate of 432 local areas in Ipswich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 73.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2B Shiplaunch Cottage Cliff Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £69,000 | 2024-10-30 | £71,588 |
| 2B Shiplaunch Cottage Cliff Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £69,000 | 2024-10-30 | £71,588 |
| 2B Shiplaunch Cottage Cliff Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2024-10-10 | £70,551 |
| Golden Ship Inn Cliff Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Other, an established residential building | £206,000 | 2019-10-30 | £228,156 |
| Red7Marine Ltd Cliff Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Other, an established residential building | £256,080 | 2019-07-12 | £287,570 |
IP3 0AX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 131 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Information and communication | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Chesterfield Drive , IP1 6DW | 4out of 4 | 4,228 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 | 649 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside Primary School Belstead Avenue , IP2 8NU | 2out of 4 | 942 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's Primary School Woodbridge Road , IP4 2LT | 3out of 4 | 1,375 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery Clifford Road , IP4 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,474 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Hill Primary Derby Road , IP3 8DL | 2out of 4 | 1,534 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,077 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chantry Academy Mallard Way , IP2 9LR | 3out of 4 | 2,476 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Copleston High School Copleston Road , IP4 5HD | 3out of 4 | 2,569 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipswich Academy Braziers Wood Road , IP3 0SP | 3out of 4 | 2,655 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate High School Sidegate Lane West , IP4 3DL | 3out of 4 | 3,398 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 | 1,041 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| One Sixth Form College Scrivener Drive , Pinewood IP8 3SU | - not rated | 4,260 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 | 743 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 | 1,222 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| First Base Ipswich Academy Raeburn Road , IP3 0EW | 4out of 4 | 1,662 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderwood Academy Raeburn Road , IP3 0EW | 3out of 4 | 1,720 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Belstead Road , Birkfield IP2 9DR | - not rated | 2,155 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Listers at Aurora | Former Tented Building, Helena Road | 130 yd | |
| Coffee Cat | Unit 5, 1 Bath Street | 475 yd | |
| Neptunes Fish & Chips | 1 Tye Road, Ipswich | 550 yd | |
| Chutneyz | 54 Duke Street, Ipswich | 553 yd | |
| Cafe Marina | 1 University Avenue, Ipswich | 554 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steamboat Tavern Public House | 78-80 New Cut West, Ipswich | 560 yd | |
| The Gardeners Arms | 75 Fore Hamlet, Ipswich | 731 yd | |
| Isaacs | Isaac Lord Merchant Quarter, 7 Wherry Quay | 896 yd | |
| Bin93.uk | Former, 93 Fore Street | 937 yd | |
| Lord Nelson Public House | 81 Fore Street, Ipswich | 944 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Express Kebab | 15 Tye Road, Ipswich | 550 yd | |
| Papa John's | 283A Duke Street, Ipswich | 551 yd | |
| The Coffee Barber | 105A Cliff Lane, Ipswich | 606 yd | |
| Master Chef Chinese Takeaway | 103 Cliff Lane, Ipswich | 606 yd | |
| Bella Napoli | 2 Pownall Road, Ipswich | 607 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marina Supermarket Ltd | 56 Duke Street, Ipswich | 516 yd | |
| Tesco | 283 Duke Street, Ipswich | 549 yd | |
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 89 Austin Street | 764 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cliff Lane Primary School CLIFF LANE | grass pitches | 507 yd |
| Profiles Gym Waterfront UNIVERSITY AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 568 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Ipswich) KEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 943 yd |
| Fore Street Pool FORE STREET | swimming pool | 986 yd |
| Hillside Community Primary School BELSTEAD AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,075 yd |
| Adrenaline Gym (Closed) Rope Walk | health and fitness suite | 1,089 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 | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.