Felixstowe Road is in Ipswich and in Ipswich district. IP3 8EG 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 Felixstowe Road, Ipswich, IP3 8EG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP3 8DZ, IP3 8EQ, IP3 0NW, IP3 8EA, IP3 8DY, IP3 8EH, IP3 8EF, IP3 0NN, IP3 0NF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IP3 8EG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 51.8% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 48.7% | 48.2% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 8EG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.8% 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 | 50.5% | 47.8% | -2.7% | 37.9% | 9.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.2% | 32.9% | -2.3% | 44.2% | -11.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 12.5% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.8%) 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 | 47.6% | 46.7% | -0.9% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 40.4% | 39.1% | -1.3% | 33.6% | 5.5% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 10.1% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 17.8% | 18.2% | 0.4% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.2% | 8.2% | -12.0% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 17.2% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 5.5% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 18.6% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 23% | 29.9% | 6.9% | 33.8% | -3.9% |
| Other | 6.3% | 2.4% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 0.5% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 86.9% | 86.8% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 5.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 81.9% 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 | 88% | 81.9% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -1.3% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 11.8% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 1.6% | -3.1% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.5% | 81.9% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -1.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 5.2% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 6.6% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 5.2% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 1.1% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.8% | 76.7% | -9.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 4.4% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Turkey | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.1% | 13.5% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.9% | 37.2% | 18.7% |
| Christian | 38.6% | 46.2% | -7.6% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.5% | 6.0% | -3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Felixstowe Road was 76.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.3% higher than the Holywells average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Felixstowe Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Holywells and the 191st highest crime rate of 432 local areas in Ipswich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 116 Felixstowe Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-06-27 | £213,290 |
| Flat 2 96 Felixstowe Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2022-04-06 | £123,722 |
| Flat 3 98 Felixstowe Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £123,500 | 2022-03-04 | £124,270 |
| 116 Felixstowe Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £174,000 | 2019-06-14 | £212,401 |
| Flat 3 96 Felixstowe Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2018-12-18 | £96,580 |
IP3 8EG 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 124 |
| Part-Time Employee | 59 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Transport and storage | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| 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 | 4,602 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Hill Primary Derby Road , IP3 8DL | 2out of 4 | 478 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliff Lane Primary School Cliff Lane , IP3 0PJ | 2out of 4 | 717 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery Clifford Road , IP4 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 777 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Murrayfield Primary - A Paradigm Academy Nacton Road , IP3 9JL | 1out of 4 | 1,036 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Britannia Primary School and Nursery Britannia Road , IP4 5HE | 3out of 4 | 1,252 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 | 1,518 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy Maidenhall Approach , IP2 8PL | 2out of 4 | 2,134 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipswich Academy Braziers Wood Road , IP3 0SP | 3out of 4 | 2,410 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic High School Digby Road , IP4 3NJ | 2out of 4 | 2,493 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate High School Sidegate Lane West , IP4 3DL | 3out of 4 | 2,813 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 | 1,095 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| One Sixth Form College Scrivener Drive , Pinewood IP8 3SU | - not rated | 5,295 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 | 1,022 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 | 1,337 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Academy 291 Spring Road , IP4 5ND | 3out of 4 | 1,525 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| First Base Ipswich Academy Raeburn Road , IP3 0EW | 4out of 4 | 1,614 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderwood Academy Raeburn Road , IP3 0EW | 3out of 4 | 1,688 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Oak | 175 Felixstowe Road, Ipswich | 213 yd | |
| Bishops Cafe & Kiosk | Stable Block, Cliff Lane | 506 yd | |
| Little Beans Limited | 37 Foxhall Road, Ipswich | 705 yd | |
| Partyman World (Lakeside) Ltd | Partyman World of Play, 9 Cavendish Street | 740 yd | |
| Clifford Road Primary School | Clifford Road, Ipswich | 828 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Social Club Ltd | California Social Club, 191-199 Foxhall Road | 561 yd | |
| Marlborough Bowling Club | Lansdowne Road, Ipswich | 820 yd | |
| The Gardeners Arms | 75 Fore Hamlet, Ipswich | 822 yd | |
| The Harp Free House & Guest House | 213-215 Cauldwell Hall Road, Ipswich | 916 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 105 Felixstowe Road, Ipswich | 37 yd | |
| Zwe Ton | 99-101 Felixstowe Road, Ipswich | 37 yd | |
| Ocean Fish Bar | Ocean Fish and Chips, 165 Felixstowe Road | 222 yd | |
| Indian Village | 172 Felixstowe Road, Ipswich | 247 yd | |
| China City | 176B Felixstowe Road, Ipswich | 247 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poundstretcher Limited | 4 Hines Road, Ipswich | 458 yd | |
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 34 Foxhall Road | 698 yd | |
| Tesco | 283 Duke Street, Ipswich | 884 yd | |
| Marina Supermarket Ltd | 56 Duke Street, Ipswich | 921 yd | |
| Tesco | 389 Foxhall Road, Ipswich | 972 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Energie Fitness Ipswich 208A 208A FELIXSTOWE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 395 yd |
| Murray Road Park KING EDWARD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 648 yd |
| Cliff Lane Primary School CLIFF LANE | grass pitches | 764 yd |
| Profiles Gym Waterfront UNIVERSITY AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 988 yd |
| Foxhall Community Centre FOXHALL ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 997 yd |
| St Clements Golf Club FOXHALL ROAD | golf | 1,002 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 | 77.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 77.3% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 231.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.