White Elm Street is in Ipswich and in Ipswich district. IP3 8BA 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 White Elm Street, Ipswich, IP3 8BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP3 8BE, IP3 8AZ, IP3 8DH, IP3 8AX, IP3 8DS, IP3 8EW, IP3 8AU, IP3 8EP, IP3 8BG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IP3 8BA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 51.6% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 49.8% | 48.4% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 8BA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.9% 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 | 58% | 51.9% | -6.1% | 37.9% | 14.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29% | 31.7% | 2.7% | 44.2% | -12.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 5.8% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 7.7% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 | 47.3% | 48% | 0.7% | 48.4% | -0.4% |
| Good health | 40.4% | 36.5% | -3.9% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 10.7% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 14.3% | 20.5% | 6.2% | 18.2% | 2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 12.9% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 11.9% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 6.2% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 11.9% | -0.2% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.8% | 33.8% | 10.0% | 33.8% | 0.0% |
| Other | 17.7% | 2.9% | -14.8% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 4.3% | 5.4% | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| White | 84.1% | 76.4% | -7.7% | 81.4% | -5.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 59.7% 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 | 61.4% | 59.7% | -1.7% | 83.2% | -23.5% |
| European Union | 30% | 23% | -7.0% | 6.1% | 16.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 3.7% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 9.9% | 4.5% | 5.6% | 4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 2.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.4% | 59.4% | -2.0% | 83.2% | -23.8% |
| 10+ Years | 21.3% | 9.4% | -11.9% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.7% | 7.4% | -2.3% | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.1% | 12.3% | 6.2% | 2.2% | 10.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 11.5% | 10.1% | 1.9% | 9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.9% | 76.7% | -23.8% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 6.6% | 1.3% | 5.3% |
| Romania | 6.1% | 0.9% | 5.2% |
| Other EU countries | 5.3% | 1.5% | 3.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 4.1% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas Territories | 2.5% | 0.0% | 2.5% |
| No passport held | 12.7% | 13.5% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.6% | 37.2% | 14.4% |
| Christian | 34.4% | 46.2% | -11.8% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 5.7% | 6.5% | -0.8% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around White Elm Street was 69.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.4% lower than the Holywells average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
White Elm Street has the 10th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Holywells and the 190th highest crime rate of 429 local areas in Ipswich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -90.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 White Elm Street, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2025-02-28 | £226,611 |
| 58 White Elm Street, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2010-10-29 | £227,266 |
| 54 White Elm Street, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £137,500 | 2007-11-02 | £205,920 |
| 60 White Elm Street, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £111,500 | 2003-11-21 | £240,727 |
| 58 White Elm Street, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £70,500 | 2001-09-14 | £212,180 |
IP3 8BA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in IP3 8BA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Chesterfield Drive , IP1 6DW | 4out of 4 | 4,156 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery Clifford Road , IP4 1PJ | - not rated | 579 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Hill Primary School Derby Road , IP3 8DL | - not rated | 828 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Hill Primary Derby Road , IP3 8DL | - not rated | 828 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's Primary School Woodbridge Road , IP4 2LT | - not rated | 870 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's Primary School Woodbridge Road , IP4 2LT | 3out of 4 | 870 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,742 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Copleston High School Copleston Road , IP4 5HD | - not rated | 1,742 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke High School Maidenhall Approach , IP2 8PL | - not rated | 1,948 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy Maidenhall Approach , IP2 8PL | 3out of 4 | 1,948 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holywells High School Lindbergh Road , IP3 9PZ | - not rated | 2,353 yd | Community school | 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 | 648 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| One Sixth Form College Scrivener Drive , Pinewood IP8 3SU | - not rated | 5,003 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 | 5,003 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 606 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 | 891 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| School of Jesus and Mary Woodbridge Road , IP4 4BB | - not rated | 1,131 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodbridge Road Academy 50 Russet Road , IP4 2EB | - not rated | 1,267 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Academy 291 Spring Road , IP4 5ND | 3out of 4 | 1,533 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partyman World (Lakeside) Ltd | Partyman World of Play, 9 Cavendish Street | 156 yd | |
| Little Beans Limited | 37 Foxhall Road, Ipswich | 333 yd | |
| Neptunes Fish & Chips | 1 Tye Road, Ipswich | 375 yd | |
| Chutneyz | 54 Duke Street, Ipswich | 467 yd | |
| Mahzen | 11 Duke Street, Ipswich | 492 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gardeners Arms | 75 Fore Hamlet, Ipswich | 268 yd | |
| California Social Club Ltd | California Social Club, 191-199 Foxhall Road | 694 yd | |
| Marlborough Bowling Club | Lansdowne Road, Ipswich | 719 yd | |
| Goals | Goals Soccer Centre, 35 Grimwade Street | 746 yd | |
| Lord Nelson Public House | 81 Fore Street, Ipswich | 775 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Peking Express | 41 Foxhall Road, Ipswich | 329 yd | |
| Suffolk Grill | 39 Foxhall Road, Ipswich | 329 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 44 Foxhall Road, Ipswich | 331 yd | |
| Express Kebab | 15 Tye Road, Ipswich | 375 yd | |
| Papa John's | 283A Duke Street, Ipswich | 419 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 34 Foxhall Road | 300 yd | |
| Tesco | 283 Duke Street, Ipswich | 411 yd | |
| Marina Supermarket Ltd | 56 Duke Street, Ipswich | 459 yd | |
| Poundstretcher Limited | 4 Hines Road, Ipswich | 1,021 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Profiles Gym Waterfront UNIVERSITY AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 495 yd |
| Suffolk New College Sports Centre ROPE WALK | 594 yd | |
| Adrenaline Gym (Closed) Rope Walk | health and fitness suite | 651 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Ipswich) GRIMWADE STREET | artificial grass pitch | 743 yd |
| Fore Street Pool FORE STREET | swimming pool | 832 yd |
| Cliff Lane Primary School CLIFF LANE | grass pitches | 882 yd |
| Energie Fitness Ipswich 208A 208A FELIXSTOWE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 969 yd |
| Oaks Gym 45-47 45-47 UPPER ORWELL STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,029 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Ipswich) KEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,046 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 | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.