Isham Place is in Ipswich and in Ipswich district. IP3 0DY is located in the Holywells electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ipswich. This postcode has been in use since 2007-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Isham Place, Ipswich, IP3 0DY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP3 0FA, IP3 8BD, IP3 0DZ, IP3 0DR, IP3 0FD, IP3 0FB, IP3 0DW, IP3 0DX, IP3 8AB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IP3 0DY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 44% | 49.7% | 5.7% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 56% | 50.3% | -5.7% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of IP3 0DY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 55.1% | 39% | -16.1% | 37.9% | 1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.7% | 53.8% | 18.1% | 44.2% | 9.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 4% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -5.1% |
| Widowed | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
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 (89.6%) 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 | 58.5% | 56.2% | -2.3% | 48.4% | 7.8% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 33.4% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 3.6% | 8.1% | 4.5% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
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 55.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.8% | 16.5% | 11.7% | 18.2% | -1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 6% | -8.0% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 6.9% | -7.1% | 13.4% | -6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 8.9% | -3.7% | 16.9% | -8.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.1% | 55.6% | 15.5% | 33.8% | 21.8% |
| Other | 13% | 4% | -9.0% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 46.3% 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 | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 2.1% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 28.2% | 29.1% | 0.9% | 3.1% | 26.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Black African | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 0.6% | -1.8% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 59.7% | 46.3% | -13.4% | 81.4% | -35.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 1.6% | 5.2% |
In this area, just 29.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.3% | 29.9% | -27.4% | 83.2% | -53.3% |
| European Union | 8.9% | 25.3% | 16.4% | 6.1% | 19.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 3.2% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 29.8% | 36.7% | 6.9% | 5.6% | 31.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 29.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 13.3% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.9% | 29.9% | -27.0% | 83.2% | -53.3% |
| 10+ Years | 23.8% | 13.3% | -10.5% | 9.8% | 3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.5% | 15.6% | 7.1% | 2.9% | 12.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 22.4% | 17.2% | 2.2% | 20.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 18.8% | 13.2% | 1.9% | 16.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 31% | 76.7% | -45.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 4.2% | 0.5% | 3.7% |
| Lithuania | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Romania | 11.9% | 0.9% | 11.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| Turkey | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 29.4% | 1.2% | 28.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.5% | 37.2% | -16.7% |
| Christian | 38.1% | 46.2% | -8.1% |
| Buddhist | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Hindu | 24.8% | 1.7% | 23.1% |
| Muslim | 8.1% | 6.5% | 1.6% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Isham Place was 152.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 116.3% higher than the Holywells average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Isham Place has the 2nd highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Holywells and the 64th highest crime rate of 432 local areas in Ipswich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 28.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Isham Place, Ipswich, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £113,000 | 2024-05-17 | £116,988 |
| 5 Isham Place, Ipswich, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £134,000 | 2023-02-27 | £130,626 |
| 21 Isham Place, Ipswich, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2023-02-24 | £126,727 |
| 11 Isham Place, Ipswich, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2022-06-27 | £142,065 |
| 1 Isham Place, Ipswich, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2021-06-22 | £115,238 |
| Full-Time Employee | 130 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Information and communication | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Chesterfield Drive , IP1 6DW | 4out of 4 | 3,818 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Helen's Primary School Woodbridge Road , IP4 2LT | 3out of 4 | 717 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery Clifford Road , IP4 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 913 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliff Lane Primary School Cliff Lane , IP3 0PJ | 2out of 4 | 989 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich Bolton Lane , IP4 2BT | 3out of 4 | 1,078 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Hill Primary Derby Road , IP3 8DL | 2out of 4 | 1,300 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 | 1,579 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Copleston High School Copleston Road , IP4 5HD | 3out of 4 | 2,202 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate High School Sidegate Lane West , IP4 3DL | 3out of 4 | 2,736 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chantry Academy Mallard Way , IP2 9LR | 3out of 4 | 2,781 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic High School Digby Road , IP4 3NJ | 2out of 4 | 2,965 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 | 387 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| One Sixth Form College Scrivener Drive , Pinewood IP8 3SU | - not rated | 4,544 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 | 153 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 | 607 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipswich School Henley Road , IP1 3SG | - not rated | 1,862 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Academy 291 Spring Road , IP4 5ND | 3out of 4 | 1,906 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbridge Academy London Road , IP1 2HE | 3out of 4 | 2,032 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 125 yd | |
| Chutneyz | 54 Duke Street, Ipswich | 144 yd | |
| Cafe Marina | 1 University Avenue, Ipswich | 168 yd | |
| Mahzen | 11 Duke Street, Ipswich | 187 yd | |
| The Forge Kitchen | 1 Duke Street, Ipswich | 217 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gardeners Arms | 75 Fore Hamlet, Ipswich | 85 yd | |
| Lord Nelson Public House | 81 Fore Street, Ipswich | 481 yd | |
| Bin93.uk | Former, 93 Fore Street | 486 yd | |
| Goals | Goals Soccer Centre, 35 Grimwade Street | 528 yd | |
| Isaacs | Isaac Lord Merchant Quarter, 7 Wherry Quay | 536 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Napoli | 2 Pownall Road, Ipswich | 101 yd | |
| Papa John's | 283A Duke Street, Ipswich | 120 yd | |
| Express Kebab | 15 Tye Road, Ipswich | 125 yd | |
| Juice Mix Bar | 132 Fore Street, Ipswich | 345 yd | |
| The Peking Express | 41 Foxhall Road, Ipswich | 591 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 283 Duke Street, Ipswich | 121 yd | |
| Marina Supermarket Ltd | 56 Duke Street, Ipswich | 161 yd | |
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 34 Foxhall Road | 562 yd | |
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 89 Austin Street | 880 yd | |
| J Sainsbury Plc | Sainsbury's, 38-40 Upper Brook Street | 1,038 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Profiles Gym Waterfront UNIVERSITY AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 160 yd |
| Suffolk New College Sports Centre ROPE WALK | 464 yd | |
| Adrenaline Gym (Closed) Rope Walk | health and fitness suite | 473 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Ipswich) GRIMWADE STREET | artificial grass pitch | 529 yd |
| Fore Street Pool FORE STREET | swimming pool | 540 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Ipswich) KEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 713 yd |
| Oaks Gym 45-47 45-47 UPPER ORWELL STREET | health and fitness suite | 791 yd |
| Cliff Lane Primary School CLIFF LANE | grass pitches | 893 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 60.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 78.71 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 78.71 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.