Cliff Lane is in Ipswich and in Ipswich district. IP3 0NU 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 0NU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP3 0PX, IP3 0NT, IP3 0NX, IP3 0PB, IP3 0NS, IP3 0NR, IP3 0PU, IP3 0PY, IP3 0NQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IP3 0NU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 51.3% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 49% | 48.7% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 0NU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.1% 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 | 29.4% | 28% | -1.4% | 37.9% | -9.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.6% | 57.1% | 5.5% | 44.2% | 12.9% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 6.3% | -3.0% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 7.9% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 | 45% | 48.8% | 3.8% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 35.5% | -1.2% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 12% | 12.7% | 0.7% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 2.3% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 19.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.6% | 22.4% | -2.2% | 18.2% | 4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.5% | 12.5% | -6.0% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 16.9% | 0.8% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 7.8% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 17.3% | 2.4% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.3% | 19.6% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -14.2% |
| Other | 6.5% | 3.5% | -3.0% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 96.3% | 93% | -3.3% | 81.4% | 11.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93.6% 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 | 94.3% | 93.6% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 4.4% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Africa | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94% | 93.6% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 3% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.7% | 76.7% | 4.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 4% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 13.7% | 13.5% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.7% | 37.2% | 3.5% |
| Christian | 55% | 46.2% | 8.8% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cliff Lane was 64.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.9% lower than the Holywells average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cliff Lane has the 10th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Holywells and the 216th highest crime rate of 432 local areas in Ipswich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Cliff Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £238,000 | 2024-05-10 | £246,805 |
| 29 Cliff Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-02-05 | £336,292 |
| 30 Cliff Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2019-10-03 | £281,197 |
| 24 Cliff Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2019-04-05 | £235,685 |
| 20 Cliff Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2015-07-21 | £274,002 |
IP3 0NU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 86 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Chesterfield Drive , IP1 6DW | 4out of 4 | 4,877 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 | 398 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Hill Primary Derby Road , IP3 8DL | 2out of 4 | 737 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Murrayfield Primary - A Paradigm Academy Nacton Road , IP3 9JL | 1out of 4 | 788 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery Clifford Road , IP4 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,200 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Piper's Vale Primary - A Paradigm Academy Raeburn Road , IP3 0EW | 2out of 4 | 1,265 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,789 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy Maidenhall Approach , IP2 8PL | 2out of 4 | 1,982 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipswich Academy Braziers Wood Road , IP3 0SP | 3out of 4 | 2,036 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic High School Digby Road , IP4 3NJ | 2out of 4 | 2,836 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate High School Sidegate Lane West , IP4 3DL | 3out of 4 | 3,238 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 | 1,375 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| One Sixth Form College Scrivener Drive , Pinewood IP8 3SU | - not rated | 5,209 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 | 1,195 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Suffolk Waterfront Building , Neptune Quay IP4 1QJ | - not rated | 1,217 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderwood Academy Raeburn Road , IP3 0EW | 3out of 4 | 1,269 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Learning Support, Southern Area Education Office St Andrew House , County Hall IP4 1LJ | - not rated | 1,621 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Bobby Robson School Lindbergh Road , IP3 9FA | - not rated | 1,648 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishops Cafe & Kiosk | Stable Block, Cliff Lane | 377 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | 175 Felixstowe Road, Ipswich | 475 yd | |
| Neptunes Fish & Chips | 1 Tye Road, Ipswich | 981 yd | |
| Partyman World (Lakeside) Ltd | Partyman World of Play, 9 Cavendish Street | 1,010 yd | |
| A Listers at Aurora | Former Tented Building, Helena Road | 1,013 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Social Club Ltd | California Social Club, 191-199 Foxhall Road | 980 yd | |
| The Gardeners Arms | 75 Fore Hamlet, Ipswich | 1,041 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coffee Barber | 105A Cliff Lane, Ipswich | 370 yd | |
| Master Chef Chinese Takeaway | 103 Cliff Lane, Ipswich | 370 yd | |
| Indian Village | 172 Felixstowe Road, Ipswich | 436 yd | |
| China City | 176B Felixstowe Road, Ipswich | 436 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 105 Felixstowe Road, Ipswich | 463 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poundstretcher Limited | 4 Hines Road, Ipswich | 597 yd | |
| Tesco | 312-316 Nacton Road, Ipswich | 1,020 yd | |
| Tesco | 283 Duke Street, Ipswich | 1,024 yd | |
| Marina Supermarket Ltd | 56 Duke Street, Ipswich | 1,045 yd | |
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 34 Foxhall Road | 1,073 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cliff Lane Primary School CLIFF LANE | grass pitches | 508 yd |
| Energie Fitness Ipswich 208A 208A FELIXSTOWE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 523 yd |
| Murray Road Park KING EDWARD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 531 yd |
| Landseer Park BMX CLUB BMX CLUB LANDSEER PARK | cycling | 742 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 | 108 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.