Broom Crescent is in Ipswich and in Ipswich district. IP3 0EE is located in the Gainsborough electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ipswich. This postcode has been in use since 1993-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Broom Crescent, Ipswich, IP3 0EE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP3 0DU, IP3 0EG, IP3 0EJ, IP3 0EF, IP3 0HG, IP3 0EW, IP3 0LG, IP3 0HQ, IP3 0HS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IP3 0EE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 53.9% | 5.4% | 51.0% | 2.9% |
| Male | 51.5% | 46.1% | -5.4% | 49.0% | -2.9% |
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 0EE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.6% 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 | 44.3% | 43.6% | -0.7% | 37.9% | 5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.8% | 27.7% | -0.1% | 44.2% | -16.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 3.2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 16.5% | 18.6% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 9.5% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 5.9% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.4% | 28.4% | -8.0% | 48.4% | -20.0% |
| Good health | 39.8% | 46.3% | 6.5% | 33.6% | 12.7% |
| Fair health | 16% | 14.2% | -1.8% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 9.2% | 2.9% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.1% | 22.8% | -11.3% | 18.2% | 4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.6% | 19.6% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 10.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 16.4% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 6.3% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 12.7% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.9% | 19% | 3.1% | 33.8% | -14.8% |
| Other | 2.8% | 3.2% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 86.4% | 88.9% | 2.5% | 81.4% | 7.5% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 89.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.3% | 89.9% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 7.4% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 0.5% | -1.9% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.8% | 89.4% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 6.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 6.9% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 0% | -5.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.7% | 76.7% | -14.0% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 28.6% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.1% | 37.2% | 14.9% |
| Christian | 40.6% | 46.2% | -5.6% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broom Crescent was 117.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.7% higher than the Gainsborough average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Broom Crescent has the 9th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Gainsborough and the 107th highest crime rate of 429 local areas in Ipswich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Broom Crescent, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2025-08-18 | £219,609 |
| 5 Broom Crescent, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £202,500 | 2025-08-14 | £197,648 |
| 1 Broom Crescent, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2025-05-23 | £214,054 |
| 26 Broom Crescent, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-04-15 | £228,051 |
| 10 Broom Crescent, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £238,000 | 2022-01-21 | £242,667 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Education | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piper's Vale Primary - A Paradigm Academy Raeburn Road , IP3 0EW | 3out of 4 | 144 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Piper's Vale Community Primary School Raeburn Road , IP3 0EW | - not rated | 145 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Raeburn Infant School Raeburn Road , IP3 0EW | - not rated | 199 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orwell Junior School Robeck Road , IP3 0HS | - not rated | 273 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morland Church of England Primary School Morland Road , IP3 0LH | 3out of 4 | 710 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ipswich Academy Braziers Wood Road , IP3 0SP | 2out of 4 | 1,120 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holywells High School Lindbergh Road , IP3 9PZ | - not rated | 1,456 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke High School Maidenhall Approach , IP2 8PL | - not rated | 2,090 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy Maidenhall Approach , IP2 8PL | 3out of 4 | 2,090 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Copleston High School Copleston Road , IP4 5HD | 3out of 4 | 2,810 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 | 2,483 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| One Sixth Form College Scrivener Drive , Pinewood IP8 3SU | - not rated | 5,199 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suffolk One Scrivener Drive , Pinewood IP8 3SU | - not rated | 5,199 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alderwood Raeburn Road , IP3 0EW | - not rated | 199 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderwood Academy Raeburn Road , IP3 0EW | 3out of 4 | 199 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| First Base Ipswich Academy Raeburn Road , IP3 0EW | 4out of 4 | 212 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| First Base, Ipswich Raeburn Road , IP3 0EW | - not rated | 212 yd | Pupil referral unit | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Bobby Robson School Lindbergh Road , IP3 9FA | 3out of 4 | 1,372 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| G-L-C Cafe | 394 Landseer Road, Ipswich | 769 yd | |
| Kenny's Cafe | 348 Nacton Road, Ipswich | 1,079 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Express | Golden Express Takeaway, 3 Frobisher Road | 342 yd | |
| Hot Stuff Fish & Chips | 4 Reynolds Road, Ipswich | 417 yd | |
| South China Take Away | 2A Reynolds Road, Ipswich | 417 yd | |
| Star Grill | 6 Reynolds Road, Ipswich | 417 yd | |
| Mamma Mia | 211 Clapgate Lane, Ipswich | 614 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 217-221 Clapgate Lane | 623 yd | |
| Tesco | 312-316 Nacton Road, Ipswich | 1,079 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Landseer Park BMX CLUB BMX CLUB LANDSEER PARK | cycling | 534 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 178.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.