Anchor Street is in Ipswich and in Ipswich district. IP3 0BY is located in the Holywells electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ipswich. This postcode has been in use since 2006-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Anchor Street, Ipswich, IP3 0BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP3 0BU, IP3 0BB, IP3 0BP, IP3 0AR, IP3 0BW, IP3 0AU, IP3 0AT, IP3 0DT, IP3 0AH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IP3 0BY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 36.9% | 49.8% | 12.9% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 63.1% | 50.2% | -12.9% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 0BY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.7% 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 | 64.4% | 49.7% | -14.7% | 37.9% | 11.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.3% | 33.2% | 7.9% | 44.2% | -11.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 7.3% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 5.1% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 8.3% | 2.6% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.9%) 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 | 61.7% | 49.3% | -12.4% | 48.4% | 0.9% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 42.6% | 10.4% | 33.6% | 9.0% |
| Fair health | 4.7% | 7.2% | 2.5% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
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 0BY this area, 5.7% 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 57.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.6% | 5.7% | 2.1% | 18.2% | -12.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.7% | 8.2% | 1.5% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.8% | 9.8% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18% | 13.4% | -4.6% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.9% | 57.2% | 9.3% | 33.8% | 23.4% |
| Other | 13.4% | 3.1% | -10.3% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.8% 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 | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 13.6% | 2.2% | -11.4% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 7% | 9.3% | 2.3% | 3.1% | 6.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 4.2% | 6.2% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 3.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 69.2% | 69.8% | 0.6% | 81.4% | -11.6% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 59.8% 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 | 61.2% | 59.8% | -1.4% | 83.2% | -23.4% |
| European Union | 14% | 18.8% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 12.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 6.5% | 7.6% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.3% | 12.1% | -5.2% | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.3% | 59.8% | -0.5% | 83.2% | -23.4% |
| 10+ Years | 15% | 14.3% | -0.7% | 9.8% | 4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.1% | 9.4% | -3.7% | 2.9% | 6.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 10.3% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 8.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 6.3% | 1.2% | 1.9% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63% | 76.7% | -13.7% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 3.7% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 4.6% | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 7.8% | 1.2% | 6.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 5% | 13.5% | -8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.9% | 37.2% | -0.3% |
| Christian | 41% | 46.2% | -5.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 6.3% | 1.7% | 4.6% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 10.8% | 6.0% | 4.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Anchor Street was 122.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.6% higher than the Holywells average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Anchor Street has the 4th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Holywells and the 92nd highest crime rate of 432 local areas in Ipswich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 503 1 Anchor Street, Ipswich, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2021-04-06 | £159,385 |
| Apartment 103 1 Anchor Street, Ipswich, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £116,000 | 2017-04-04 | £132,728 |
| Apartment 504 1 Anchor Street, Ipswich, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £198,000 | 2016-06-16 | £243,847 |
| Apartment 204 1 Anchor Street, Ipswich, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2016-03-31 | £239,732 |
| Apartment 502 1 Anchor Street, Ipswich, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £177,500 | 2016-02-26 | £229,399 |
| Full-Time Employee | 122 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Information and communication | 36 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Education | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Chesterfield Drive , IP1 6DW | 4out of 4 | 3,969 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 | 823 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside Primary School Belstead Avenue , IP2 8NU | 2out of 4 | 1,003 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's Primary School Woodbridge Road , IP4 2LT | 3out of 4 | 1,065 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery Clifford Road , IP4 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,252 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich Bolton Lane , IP4 2BT | 3out of 4 | 1,345 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 | 1,231 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Copleston High School Copleston Road , IP4 5HD | 3out of 4 | 2,456 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chantry Academy Mallard Way , IP2 9LR | 3out of 4 | 2,523 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipswich Academy Braziers Wood Road , IP3 0SP | 3out of 4 | 2,889 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate High School Sidegate Lane West , IP4 3DL | 3out of 4 | 3,111 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 | 732 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| One Sixth Form College Scrivener Drive , Pinewood IP8 3SU | - not rated | 4,302 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 | 431 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 | 909 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| First Base Ipswich Academy Raeburn Road , IP3 0EW | 4out of 4 | 1,912 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderwood Academy Raeburn Road , IP3 0EW | 3out of 4 | 1,974 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipswich School Henley Road , IP1 3SG | - not rated | 2,064 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 | 191 yd | |
| Cafe Marina | 1 University Avenue, Ipswich | 242 yd | |
| Chutneyz | 54 Duke Street, Ipswich | 246 yd | |
| Mix | Mix, James Hehir Building, 5 University Avenue | 256 yd | |
| Neptunes Fish & Chips | 1 Tye Road, Ipswich | 274 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steamboat Tavern Public House | 78-80 New Cut West, Ipswich | 414 yd | |
| The Gardeners Arms | 75 Fore Hamlet, Ipswich | 450 yd | |
| Isaacs | Isaac Lord Merchant Quarter, 7 Wherry Quay | 614 yd | |
| Bin93.uk | Former, 93 Fore Street | 638 yd | |
| Lord Nelson Public House | 81 Fore Street, Ipswich | 643 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa John's | 283A Duke Street, Ipswich | 256 yd | |
| Express Kebab | 15 Tye Road, Ipswich | 274 yd | |
| Bella Napoli | 2 Pownall Road, Ipswich | 300 yd | |
| Juice Mix Bar | 132 Fore Street, Ipswich | 545 yd | |
| Golden Egg Oriental | 31 Wherstead Road, Ipswich | 636 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marina Supermarket Ltd | 56 Duke Street, Ipswich | 216 yd | |
| Tesco | 283 Duke Street, Ipswich | 257 yd | |
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 89 Austin Street | 665 yd | |
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 34 Foxhall Road | 910 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Profiles Gym Waterfront UNIVERSITY AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 256 yd |
| Fore Street Pool FORE STREET | swimming pool | 690 yd |
| Cliff Lane Primary School CLIFF LANE | grass pitches | 693 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Ipswich) KEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 703 yd |
| Adrenaline Gym (Closed) Rope Walk | health and fitness suite | 775 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Ipswich) GRIMWADE STREET | artificial grass pitch | 791 yd |
| Suffolk New College Sports Centre ROPE WALK | 796 yd | |
| Oaks Gym 45-47 45-47 UPPER ORWELL STREET | health and fitness suite | 987 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 | 66.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 81.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.