Cliff Lane is in Ipswich and in Ipswich district. IP3 0NT 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 Lane, Ipswich, IP3 0NT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP3 0NU, IP3 0NS, IP3 0PU, IP3 0RD, IP3 0PX, IP3 0NX, IP3 9JW, IP3 0NQ, IP3 0PB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IP3 0NT has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% 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 | 49.7% | 47.1% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -3.9% |
| Male | 50.3% | 52.9% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 3.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of IP3 0NT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.6% 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 | 24.4% | 26.9% | 2.5% | 37.9% | -11.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.6% | 56.6% | -6.0% | 44.2% | 12.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 7.6% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 6.8% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.1% | 38.3% | -7.8% | 48.4% | -10.1% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 43.4% | 8.9% | 33.6% | 9.8% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 15.5% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.6% | 15.7% | -9.9% | 18.2% | -2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 9.6% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 16.1% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 8% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 23.7% | 11.5% | 16.9% | 6.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.9% | 24.9% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -8.9% |
| Other | 7.5% | 2% | -5.5% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 97.7% | 96.5% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 15.1% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 91.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.1% | 91.5% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 5.1% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 92.1% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.5% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 0% | -5.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.2% | 76.7% | 7.5% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.9% | 37.2% | 8.7% |
| Christian | 49.3% | 46.2% | 3.1% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cliff Lane was 23.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.1% lower than the Holywells average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Cliff Lane has the 4th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Holywells and the 84th lowest crime rate of 432 local areas in Ipswich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Cliff Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2019-08-22 | £349,511 |
| 10 Cliff Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2018-09-24 | £318,029 |
| 23 Cliff Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £312,500 | 2018-08-01 | £356,235 |
| 15 Cliff Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £229,995 | 2015-06-09 | £347,832 |
| 10 Cliff Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2014-09-05 | £275,281 |
The percentage of retired residents living in IP3 0NT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Chesterfield Drive , IP1 6DW | 4out of 4 | 4,971 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 | 473 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Murrayfield Primary - A Paradigm Academy Nacton Road , IP3 9JL | 1out of 4 | 685 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Hill Primary Derby Road , IP3 8DL | 2out of 4 | 708 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Piper's Vale Primary - A Paradigm Academy Raeburn Road , IP3 0EW | 2out of 4 | 1,223 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery Clifford Road , IP4 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,244 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copleston High School Copleston Road , IP4 5HD | 3out of 4 | 1,744 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipswich Academy Braziers Wood Road , IP3 0SP | 3out of 4 | 1,960 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy Maidenhall Approach , IP2 8PL | 2out of 4 | 2,069 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic High School Digby Road , IP4 3NJ | 2out of 4 | 2,809 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate High School Sidegate Lane West , IP4 3DL | 3out of 4 | 3,270 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 | 1,465 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| One Sixth Form College Scrivener Drive , Pinewood IP8 3SU | - not rated | 5,302 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Base Ipswich Academy Raeburn Road , IP3 0EW | 4out of 4 | 1,149 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderwood Academy Raeburn Road , IP3 0EW | 3out of 4 | 1,223 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Suffolk Waterfront Building , Neptune Quay IP4 1QJ | - not rated | 1,315 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Bobby Robson School Lindbergh Road , IP3 9FA | - not rated | 1,550 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Learning Support, Southern Area Education Office St Andrew House , County Hall IP4 1LJ | - not rated | 1,711 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Oak | 175 Felixstowe Road, Ipswich | 470 yd | |
| Bishops Cafe & Kiosk | Stable Block, Cliff Lane | 480 yd | |
| Kenny's Cafe | 348 Nacton Road, Ipswich | 924 yd | |
| The Hub Cafe | 43 Queens Way, Ipswich | 968 yd | |
| Rendezvous Coffee Shop Ltd | Rendezvous Coffee Shop, 60 Queens Way | 1,002 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Social Club Ltd | California Social Club, 191-199 Foxhall Road | 1,002 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Village | 172 Felixstowe Road, Ipswich | 420 yd | |
| China City | 176B Felixstowe Road, Ipswich | 420 yd | |
| The Coffee Barber | 105A Cliff Lane, Ipswich | 462 yd | |
| Master Chef Chinese Takeaway | 103 Cliff Lane, Ipswich | 462 yd | |
| Ocean Fish Bar | Ocean Fish and Chips, 165 Felixstowe Road | 473 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poundstretcher Limited | 4 Hines Road, Ipswich | 548 yd | |
| Tesco | 312-316 Nacton Road, Ipswich | 924 yd | |
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 64-66 Queens Way | 1,020 yd | |
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 217-221 Clapgate Lane | 1,030 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Murray Road Park KING EDWARD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 438 yd |
| Energie Fitness Ipswich 208A 208A FELIXSTOWE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 479 yd |
| Cliff Lane Primary School CLIFF LANE | grass pitches | 594 yd |
| Landseer Park BMX CLUB BMX CLUB LANDSEER PARK | cycling | 703 yd |
| Foxhall Community Centre FOXHALL ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 1,040 yd |
| St Clements Golf Club FOXHALL ROAD | golf | 1,045 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 | 74 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 243.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.