Provan Court is in Ipswich and in Ipswich district. IP3 8GG is located in the St John's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ipswich. This postcode has been in use since 2007-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Provan Court, Ipswich, IP3 8GG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP3 8GJ, IP3 8GP, IP3 8HY, IP3 8GL, IP3 8GH, IP3 8JN, IP3 8HZ, IP3 8GN, IP3 8JL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IP3 8GG has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 47.7% | 49.8% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 52.3% | 50.2% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 8GG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.2% 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 | 60.8% | 63.2% | 2.4% | 37.9% | 25.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.9% | 26.8% | 0.9% | 44.2% | -17.4% |
| Separated | 5.8% | 1.4% | -4.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 7.7% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
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 (87.6%) 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 | 63.6% | 56.7% | -6.9% | 48.4% | 8.3% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 30.9% | -0.9% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 2.7% | 9.5% | 6.8% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 5.3% | 10.9% | 5.6% | 18.2% | -7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.5% | 9% | -9.5% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 18.5% | 1.6% | 13.4% | 5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 11.8% | 9.2% | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.9% | 19.4% | 2.5% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.9% | 28.4% | -5.5% | 33.8% | -5.4% |
| Other | 5.8% | 1.9% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 4.1% | 0.3% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 85.6% | 78.1% | -7.5% | 81.4% | -3.3% |
| Other | 1.1% | 5.6% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
In this area, 73.5% 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 | 81.1% | 73.5% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -9.7% |
| European Union | 9.5% | 16.5% | 7.0% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.4% | 5.1% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.1% | 73.3% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 10.6% | 7.2% | 9.8% | 0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.2% | 7.3% | 0.1% | 2.9% | 4.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 4.8% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 4% | 1.0% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.3% | 76.7% | -4.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Romania | 8.1% | 0.9% | 7.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.3% | 37.2% | 14.1% |
| Christian | 36.5% | 46.2% | -9.7% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Provan Court was 27.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.5% lower than the St John's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Provan Court has the 10th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in St John's and the 106th lowest crime rate of 429 local areas in Ipswich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Provan Court, Ipswich, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2025-11-28 | £124,238 |
| 88 Provan Court, Ipswich, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £123,000 | 2025-10-16 | £116,665 |
| 28 Provan Court, Ipswich, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2025-10-03 | £132,790 |
| 44 Provan Court, Ipswich, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2025-07-01 | £116,571 |
| 92 Provan Court, Ipswich, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2025-06-20 | £124,507 |
| Full-Time Employee | 118 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Retired | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Chesterfield Drive , IP1 6DW | 4out of 4 | 5,134 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 School Derby Road , IP3 8DL | - not rated | 277 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Hill Primary Derby Road , IP3 8DL | - not rated | 277 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Britannia Primary School and Nursery Britannia Road , IP4 5HE | - not rated | 689 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Britannia Primary School and Nursery Britannia Road , IP4 5HE | 3out of 4 | 691 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Murrayfield Community Primary School Nacton Road , IP3 9JL | - not rated | 839 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 | 922 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Copleston High School Copleston Road , IP4 5HD | - not rated | 922 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holywells High School Lindbergh Road , IP3 9PZ | - not rated | 1,532 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic High School Digby Road , IP4 3NJ | - not rated | 2,028 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic High School Digby Road , IP4 3NJ | 3out of 4 | 2,028 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 | 1,713 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside Academy 291 Spring Road , IP4 5ND | 3out of 4 | 1,276 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Pupil Referral Unit 291 Spring Road , IP4 5ND | - not rated | 1,276 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Bobby Robson School Lindbergh Road , IP3 9FA | 3out of 4 | 1,578 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School of Jesus and Mary Woodbridge Road , IP4 4BB | - not rated | 1,704 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Suffolk Waterfront Building , Neptune Quay IP4 1QJ | - not rated | 1,710 yd | Higher education institutions | 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 | 394 yd | |
| The Copleston Centre | Copleston High School, Copleston Road | 923 yd | |
| The Hub Cafe | 43 Queens Way, Ipswich | 1,012 yd | |
| Rendezvous Coffee Shop Ltd | Rendezvous Coffee Shop, 60 Queens Way | 1,062 yd | |
| Bishops Cafe & Kiosk | Stable Block, Cliff Lane | 1,066 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Social Club Ltd | California Social Club, 191-199 Foxhall Road | 609 yd | |
| The Harp Free House & Guest House | 213-215 Cauldwell Hall Road, Ipswich | 795 yd | |
| Marlborough Bowling Club | Lansdowne Road, Ipswich | 919 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Fish Bar | Ocean Fish and Chips, 165 Felixstowe Road | 385 yd | |
| Indian Village | 172 Felixstowe Road, Ipswich | 395 yd | |
| China City | 176B Felixstowe Road, Ipswich | 395 yd | |
| Foxhall Chippy Ltd | Foxhall Chippy, 1 Camden Road | 396 yd | |
| Taste of Toscany | 251 Foxhall Road, Ipswich | 445 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poundstretcher Limited | 4 Hines Road, Ipswich | 216 yd | |
| Tesco | 389 Foxhall Road, Ipswich | 456 yd | |
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 64-66 Queens Way | 1,070 yd | |
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 34 Foxhall Road | 1,080 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Energie Fitness Ipswich 208A 208A FELIXSTOWE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 286 yd |
| Foxhall Community Centre FOXHALL ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 416 yd |
| St Clements Golf Club FOXHALL ROAD | golf | 422 yd |
| Murray Road Park KING EDWARD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 513 yd |
| Copleston Centre COPLESTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 926 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 52.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 68.84 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 68.84 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.