Bishops Hill is in Ipswich and in Ipswich district. IP3 8EL 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 Bishops Hill, Ipswich, IP3 8EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP3 8EN, IP3 8EW, IP3 8EP, IP3 8DH, IP3 0AL, IP3 8EJ, IP3 0AN, IP3 8DS, IP3 0AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IP3 8EL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 50.6% | 2.0% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 51.4% | 49.4% | -2.0% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 8EL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.3% 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 | 38.2% | 49.3% | 11.1% | 37.9% | 11.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.1% | 34.3% | -5.8% | 44.2% | -9.9% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 3.9% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 7.2% | -3.9% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 5.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 46.2% | 37.7% | -8.5% | 48.4% | -10.7% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 38.5% | 2.2% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 17.6% | 6.0% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 5% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 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 | 25.6% | 26.7% | 1.1% | 18.2% | 8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.4% | 13.6% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 13.1% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 5.3% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 12.6% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.3% | 27.7% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -6.1% |
| Other | 4.8% | 1% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 92% | 87.9% | -4.1% | 81.4% | 6.5% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 88.2% 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 | 92.8% | 88.2% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| European Union | 4% | 7.6% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.8% | 87.9% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.4% | 76.7% | -9.3% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 23% | 13.5% | 9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.9% | 37.2% | 14.7% |
| Christian | 30.1% | 46.2% | -16.1% |
| Buddhist | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 4.6% | 6.5% | -1.9% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bishops Hill was 46.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.5% lower than the Holywells average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bishops Hill has the 9th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Holywells and the 165th lowest crime rate of 432 local areas in Ipswich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 Bishops Hill, Ipswich, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,700 | 2014-10-06 | £119,708 |
| 80 Bishops Hill, Ipswich, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £78,500 | 2006-08-04 | £107,479 |
| 80 Bishops Hill, Ipswich, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £64,000 | 2005-04-29 | £93,021 |
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Chesterfield Drive , IP1 6DW | 4out of 4 | 4,135 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 | 741 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery Clifford Road , IP4 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 806 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's Primary School Woodbridge Road , IP4 2LT | 3out of 4 | 926 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Hill Primary Derby Road , IP3 8DL | 2out of 4 | 996 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich Bolton Lane , IP4 2BT | 3out of 4 | 1,359 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy Maidenhall Approach , IP2 8PL | 2out of 4 | 1,713 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Copleston High School Copleston Road , IP4 5HD | 3out of 4 | 1,960 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipswich Academy Braziers Wood Road , IP3 0SP | 3out of 4 | 2,759 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate High School Sidegate Lane West , IP4 3DL | 3out of 4 | 2,788 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic High School Digby Road , IP4 3NJ | 2out 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 | 639 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| One Sixth Form College Scrivener Drive , Pinewood IP8 3SU | - not rated | 4,793 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 | 486 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 | 883 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Academy 291 Spring Road , IP4 5ND | 3out of 4 | 1,769 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| First Base Ipswich Academy Raeburn Road , IP3 0EW | 4out of 4 | 1,850 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderwood Academy Raeburn Road , IP3 0EW | 3out of 4 | 1,920 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 | 283 yd | |
| Neptunes Fish & Chips | 1 Tye Road, Ipswich | 290 yd | |
| Chutneyz | 54 Duke Street, Ipswich | 403 yd | |
| Cafe Marina | 1 University Avenue, Ipswich | 437 yd | |
| Bishops Cafe & Kiosk | Stable Block, Cliff Lane | 463 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gardeners Arms | 75 Fore Hamlet, Ipswich | 299 yd | |
| Lord Nelson Public House | 81 Fore Street, Ipswich | 815 yd | |
| California Social Club Ltd | California Social Club, 191-199 Foxhall Road | 819 yd | |
| Bin93.uk | Former, 93 Fore Street | 820 yd | |
| Goals | Goals Soccer Centre, 35 Grimwade Street | 838 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Express Kebab | 15 Tye Road, Ipswich | 290 yd | |
| Papa John's | 283A Duke Street, Ipswich | 348 yd | |
| Bella Napoli | 2 Pownall Road, Ipswich | 401 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 44 Foxhall Road, Ipswich | 516 yd | |
| The Peking Express | 41 Foxhall Road, Ipswich | 532 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 283 Duke Street, Ipswich | 336 yd | |
| Marina Supermarket Ltd | 56 Duke Street, Ipswich | 376 yd | |
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 34 Foxhall Road | 504 yd | |
| Poundstretcher Limited | 4 Hines Road, Ipswich | 1,006 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Profiles Gym Waterfront UNIVERSITY AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 440 yd |
| Cliff Lane Primary School CLIFF LANE | grass pitches | 680 yd |
| Suffolk New College Sports Centre ROPE WALK | 723 yd | |
| Adrenaline Gym (Closed) Rope Walk | health and fitness suite | 761 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Ipswich) GRIMWADE STREET | artificial grass pitch | 836 yd |
| Fore Street Pool FORE STREET | swimming pool | 874 yd |
| Energie Fitness Ipswich 208A 208A FELIXSTOWE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 943 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Ipswich) KEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,036 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 | 45.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 81.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.