Provan Court is in Ipswich and in Ipswich district. IP3 8GJ is located in the St John's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ipswich. This postcode has been in use since 2007-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Provan Court, Ipswich, IP3 8GJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP3 8GG, IP3 8HY, IP3 8JN, IP3 8GP, IP3 8JL, IP3 8GL, IP3 8GH, IP3 8GN, IP3 8JH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IP3 8GJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 53.1% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 48.6% | 46.9% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 8GJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.5% 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 | 49.7% | 50.5% | 0.8% | 37.9% | 12.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.6% | 33.5% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -10.7% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 6% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 8.7% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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 (86.8%) 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 | 66.2% | 53.4% | -12.8% | 48.4% | 5.0% |
| Good health | 25.7% | 33.4% | 7.7% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 7.1% | 11.1% | 4.0% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
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 | 8.4% | 15.1% | 6.7% | 18.2% | -3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 13.7% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22% | 10.5% | -11.5% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 20.1% | 7.0% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.4% | 37% | 5.6% | 33.8% | 3.2% |
| Other | 5.8% | 1.4% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 4.5% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 6.1% | 8.4% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 6.8% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 3.9% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 82.1% | 68.7% | -13.4% | 81.4% | -12.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 69.5% 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 | 83.4% | 69.5% | -13.9% | 83.2% | -13.7% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 13.8% | 8.7% | 6.1% | 7.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.1% | 12.5% | 5.4% | 5.6% | 6.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.4% | 70% | -13.4% | 83.2% | -13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 9.2% | 7.2% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.1% | 5% | -0.1% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.4% | 7.9% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 5.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 7.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52% | 76.7% | -24.7% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 5.9% | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| Romania | 3.9% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 3.3% | 0.1% | 3.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 7.8% | 0.2% | 7.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.6% | 13.5% | 5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.2% | 37.2% | 9.0% |
| Christian | 41.3% | 46.2% | -4.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Provan Court was 121.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 110.9% higher than the St John's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Provan Court has the 5th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in St John's and the 94th highest crime rate of 432 local areas in Ipswich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Provan Court, Ipswich, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2024-03-12 | £56,699 |
| 7 Provan Court, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-11-29 | £237,521 |
| 19 Provan Court, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2023-11-10 | £175,559 |
| 35 Provan Court, Ipswich, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2021-01-11 | £70,380 |
| 5 Provan Court, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2019-08-16 | £230,496 |
The percentage of student residents living in IP3 8GJ 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 | 97 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 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 | 5,054 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 | 208 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Britannia Primary School and Nursery Britannia Road , IP4 5HE | 3out of 4 | 677 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Murrayfield Primary - A Paradigm Academy Nacton Road , IP3 9JL | 1out of 4 | 894 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery Clifford Road , IP4 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 995 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliff Lane Primary School Cliff Lane , IP3 0PJ | 2out of 4 | 1,267 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 | 920 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic High School Digby Road , IP4 3NJ | 2out of 4 | 2,009 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipswich Academy Braziers Wood Road , IP3 0SP | 3out of 4 | 2,347 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate High School Sidegate Lane West , IP4 3DL | 3out of 4 | 2,741 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy Maidenhall Approach , IP2 8PL | 2out of 4 | 2,794 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,639 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 | 1,223 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Suffolk Waterfront Building , Neptune Quay IP4 1QJ | - not rated | 1,642 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Bobby Robson School Lindbergh Road , IP3 9FA | - not rated | 1,651 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| First Base Ipswich Academy Raeburn Road , IP3 0EW | 4out of 4 | 1,796 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Learning Support, Southern Area Education Office St Andrew House , County Hall IP4 1LJ | - not rated | 1,858 yd | Miscellaneous | 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 | 470 yd | |
| The Copleston Centre | Copleston High School, Copleston Road | 870 yd | |
| The Hub Cafe | 43 Queens Way, Ipswich | 994 yd | |
| Rendezvous Coffee Shop Ltd | Rendezvous Coffee Shop, 60 Queens Way | 1,044 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Social Club Ltd | California Social Club, 191-199 Foxhall Road | 660 yd | |
| The Harp Free House & Guest House | 213-215 Cauldwell Hall Road, Ipswich | 816 yd | |
| Marlborough Bowling Club | Lansdowne Road, Ipswich | 962 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foxhall Chippy Ltd | Foxhall Chippy, 1 Camden Road | 353 yd | |
| Ocean Fish Bar | Ocean Fish and Chips, 165 Felixstowe Road | 461 yd | |
| Indian Village | 172 Felixstowe Road, Ipswich | 468 yd | |
| China City | 176B Felixstowe Road, Ipswich | 468 yd | |
| Taste of Toscany | 251 Foxhall Road, Ipswich | 476 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poundstretcher Limited | 4 Hines Road, Ipswich | 276 yd | |
| Tesco | 389 Foxhall Road, Ipswich | 410 yd | |
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 64-66 Queens Way | 1,051 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Foxhall Community Centre FOXHALL ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 344 yd |
| St Clements Golf Club FOXHALL ROAD | golf | 348 yd |
| Energie Fitness Ipswich 208A 208A FELIXSTOWE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 350 yd |
| Murray Road Park KING EDWARD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 538 yd |
| Copleston Centre COPLESTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 872 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 | 49 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 75.92 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 75.92 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.