Mackintosh Close is in Ipswich and in Ipswich district. IP3 8GQ is located in the St John's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ipswich. This postcode has been in use since 2009-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mackintosh Close, Ipswich, IP3 8GQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP3 8JB, IP3 8LQ, IP3 8JA, IP3 8GF, IP3 8LH, IP3 8JE, IP4 5DR, IP3 8HT, IP4 5EJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IP3 8GQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% 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 | 54.2% | 53.7% | -0.5% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 45.8% | 46.3% | 0.5% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.9% | 40.9% | 1.0% | 37.9% | 3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.6% | 36.2% | -3.4% | 44.2% | -8.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 14.3% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 5.2% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 6.5% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 44% | 48.9% | 4.9% | 48.4% | 0.5% |
| Good health | 39.7% | 35.1% | -4.6% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 12.1% | 2.5% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 5% | 3.4% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 20.1% | 21.8% | 1.7% | 18.2% | 3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 8.6% | -6.5% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.5% | 15.4% | -5.1% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 7.1% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 18.6% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.1% | 24.3% | 4.2% | 33.8% | -9.5% |
| Other | 7.2% | 4.3% | -2.9% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 89.2% | 81.1% | -8.1% | 81.4% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.6% | 4.8% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
In this area, 82.8% 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 | 90.7% | 82.8% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -0.4% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 9% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 3.9% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| 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 | 89.8% | 82.6% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 10.1% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.6% | 76.7% | -8.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 20.4% | 13.5% | 6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.6% | 37.2% | 9.4% |
| Christian | 40.2% | 46.2% | -6.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Sikh | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mackintosh Close was 21.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.4% lower than the St John's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mackintosh Close has the 9th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in St John's and the 75th lowest crime rate of 429 local areas in Ipswich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Mackintosh Close, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2020-11-25 | £274,928 |
| 1 Mackintosh Close, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £122,500 | 2019-11-28 | £142,587 |
| 11 Mackintosh Close, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £45,750 | 2013-12-11 | £74,294 |
| 5 Mackintosh Close, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, a newly built property | £72,500 | 2009-08-21 | £132,422 |
| 9 Mackintosh Close, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, a newly built property | £48,000 | 2009-07-27 | £89,238 |
IP3 8GQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 112 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 42 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Chesterfield Drive , IP1 6DW | 4out of 4 | 4,940 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 | 367 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Hill Primary Derby Road , IP3 8DL | - not rated | 367 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Britannia Primary School and Nursery Britannia Road , IP4 5HE | - not rated | 434 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Britannia Primary School and Nursery Britannia Road , IP4 5HE | 3out of 4 | 437 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery Clifford Road , IP4 1PJ | - not rated | 883 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 | 701 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Copleston High School Copleston Road , IP4 5HD | - not rated | 701 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic High School Digby Road , IP4 3NJ | - not rated | 1,742 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic High School Digby Road , IP4 3NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,742 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holywells High School Lindbergh Road , IP3 9PZ | - not rated | 1,845 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 | 1,621 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 | 940 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Pupil Referral Unit 291 Spring Road , IP4 5ND | - not rated | 940 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| School of Jesus and Mary Woodbridge Road , IP4 4BB | - not rated | 1,449 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodbridge Road Academy 50 Russet Road , IP4 2EB | - not rated | 1,622 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Suffolk Waterfront Building , Neptune Quay IP4 1QJ | - not rated | 1,677 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 | 583 yd | |
| The Copleston Centre | Copleston High School, Copleston Road | 701 yd | |
| Clifford Road Primary School | Clifford Road, Ipswich | 891 yd | |
| Little Beans Limited | 37 Foxhall Road, Ipswich | 947 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Ipswich Hospital East Suffolk And North Essex, Heath Road | 1,091 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Social Club Ltd | California Social Club, 191-199 Foxhall Road | 432 yd | |
| The Harp Free House & Guest House | 213-215 Cauldwell Hall Road, Ipswich | 487 yd | |
| Marlborough Bowling Club | Lansdowne Road, Ipswich | 683 yd | |
| The Old Times Public House | 324 Spring Road, Ipswich | 894 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste of Toscany | 251 Foxhall Road, Ipswich | 194 yd | |
| Foxhall Chippy Ltd | Foxhall Chippy, 1 Camden Road | 216 yd | |
| Ocean Fish Bar | Ocean Fish and Chips, 165 Felixstowe Road | 577 yd | |
| Indian Village | 172 Felixstowe Road, Ipswich | 619 yd | |
| China City | 176B Felixstowe Road, Ipswich | 619 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 389 Foxhall Road, Ipswich | 266 yd | |
| Poundstretcher Limited | 4 Hines Road, Ipswich | 520 yd | |
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 111-113 Cauldwell Hall Road | 876 yd | |
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 34 Foxhall Road | 969 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Energie Fitness Ipswich 208A 208A FELIXSTOWE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 570 yd |
| Foxhall Community Centre FOXHALL ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 590 yd |
| St Clements Golf Club FOXHALL ROAD | golf | 594 yd |
| Copleston Centre COPLESTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 703 yd |
| Murray Road Park KING EDWARD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 845 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 | 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 | 75.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 122.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 327.99 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 327.99 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.95 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.