Rosehill Road is in Ipswich and in Ipswich district. IP3 8HF 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 Rosehill Road, Ipswich, IP3 8HF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP3 8BU, IP3 8HD, IP3 8BT, IP3 8HB, IP3 8BY, IP3 8HG, IP3 8HQ, IP3 8BS, IP3 8DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IP3 8HF has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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 | 46% | 48% | 2.0% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 54% | 52% | -2.0% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 8HF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48% 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 | 46.2% | 48% | 1.8% | 37.9% | 10.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.7% | 38.7% | -3.0% | 44.2% | -5.5% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 9.8% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.9%) 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 | 53% | 50% | -3.0% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 35.9% | -0.5% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 10.7% | 1.8% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 1% | 3% | 2.0% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 19% | 12.9% | -6.1% | 18.2% | -5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 10.5% | -6.1% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 14.5% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 6.6% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 27.7% | 14.3% | 16.9% | 10.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.5% | 25% | -0.5% | 33.8% | -8.8% |
| Other | 5.3% | 2.7% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 7% | 4.4% | -2.6% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 87.1% | 87.2% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 5.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 88.9% 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 | 88.1% | 88.9% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| European Union | 3% | 5.4% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.3% | 5.1% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.1% | 89.5% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 5.8% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 2% | -3.0% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0.7% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.9% | 76.7% | -0.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.6% | 13.5% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.7% | 37.2% | 17.5% |
| Christian | 30.1% | 46.2% | -16.1% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rosehill Road was 14.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.7% lower than the Holywells average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Rosehill Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Holywells and the 43rd lowest crime rate of 432 local areas in Ipswich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 203 Rosehill Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-07-28 | £301,850 |
| 225 Rosehill Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2020-02-24 | £244,140 |
| 221 Rosehill Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £202,500 | 2019-06-17 | £245,606 |
| 207 Rosehill Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2019-05-31 | £326,210 |
| 213 Rosehill Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £227,500 | 2018-11-16 | £272,222 |
IP3 8HF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
IP3 8HF 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 | 101 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Education | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Chesterfield Drive , IP1 6DW | 4out of 4 | 4,547 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 | 341 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery Clifford Road , IP4 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 561 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Britannia Primary School and Nursery Britannia Road , IP4 5HE | 3out of 4 | 1,007 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliff Lane Primary School Cliff Lane , IP3 0PJ | 2out of 4 | 1,010 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Murrayfield Primary - A Paradigm Academy Nacton Road , IP3 9JL | 1out of 4 | 1,170 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 | 1,276 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic High School Digby Road , IP4 3NJ | 2out of 4 | 2,209 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy Maidenhall Approach , IP2 8PL | 2out of 4 | 2,371 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate High School Sidegate Lane West , IP4 3DL | 3out of 4 | 2,551 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipswich Academy Braziers Wood Road , IP3 0SP | 3out of 4 | 2,601 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,096 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,104 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Academy 291 Spring Road , IP4 5ND | 3out of 4 | 1,232 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Learning Support, Southern Area Education Office St Andrew House , County Hall IP4 1LJ | - not rated | 1,320 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| First Base Ipswich Academy Raeburn Road , IP3 0EW | 4out of 4 | 1,864 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderwood Academy Raeburn Road , IP3 0EW | 3out of 4 | 1,938 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 | 278 yd | |
| Little Beans Limited | 37 Foxhall Road, Ipswich | 605 yd | |
| Clifford Road Primary School | Clifford Road, Ipswich | 656 yd | |
| Bishops Cafe & Kiosk | Stable Block, Cliff Lane | 786 yd | |
| Partyman World (Lakeside) Ltd | Partyman World of Play, 9 Cavendish Street | 788 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Social Club Ltd | California Social Club, 191-199 Foxhall Road | 281 yd | |
| Marlborough Bowling Club | Lansdowne Road, Ipswich | 578 yd | |
| The Harp Free House & Guest House | 213-215 Cauldwell Hall Road, Ipswich | 627 yd | |
| The Gardeners Arms | 75 Fore Hamlet, Ipswich | 905 yd | |
| The Old Times Public House | 324 Spring Road, Ipswich | 1,059 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 105 Felixstowe Road, Ipswich | 261 yd | |
| Zwe Ton | 99-101 Felixstowe Road, Ipswich | 261 yd | |
| Ocean Fish Bar | Ocean Fish and Chips, 165 Felixstowe Road | 280 yd | |
| Indian Village | 172 Felixstowe Road, Ipswich | 344 yd | |
| China City | 176B Felixstowe Road, Ipswich | 344 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poundstretcher Limited | 4 Hines Road, Ipswich | 448 yd | |
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 34 Foxhall Road | 614 yd | |
| Tesco | 389 Foxhall Road, Ipswich | 738 yd | |
| Tesco | 283 Duke Street, Ipswich | 1,018 yd | |
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 111-113 Cauldwell Hall Road | 1,021 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Energie Fitness Ipswich 208A 208A FELIXSTOWE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 427 yd |
| Murray Road Park KING EDWARD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 755 yd |
| Foxhall Community Centre FOXHALL ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 888 yd |
| St Clements Golf Club FOXHALL ROAD | golf | 893 yd |
| Cliff Lane Primary School CLIFF LANE | grass pitches | 1,051 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 | 73.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 100.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.