Princethorpe Road is in Ipswich and in Ipswich district. IP3 8NX is located in the Bixley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ipswich. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Princethorpe Road, Ipswich, IP3 8NX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP3 8PG, IP3 8PQ, IP3 8NU, IP3 8PB, IP3 8NY, IP3 8PA, IP3 8PF, IP3 8PH, IP3 8PT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IP3 8NX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 49.1% | 49.3% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 50.9% | 50.7% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of IP3 8NX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 16.9% | 22.4% | 5.5% | 37.9% | -15.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.1% | 60.8% | -5.3% | 44.2% | 16.6% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 6% | 6.3% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 9% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
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 | 42.9% | 42.9% | 0.0% | 48.4% | -5.5% |
| Good health | 37% | 37.1% | 0.1% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 16.1% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 2.9% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.2% | 25.2% | -3.0% | 18.2% | 7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 13.4% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 13.4% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.3% | 8.3% | -1.0% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 18.5% | 6.8% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.1% | 17.3% | 1.2% | 33.8% | -16.5% |
| Other | 5.6% | 3.9% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.8% | 93.5% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 12.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
In this area, 92.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.8% | 92.8% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 4.3% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.8% | 93.2% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 0% | -5.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.4% | 76.7% | 5.7% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.4% | 13.5% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.6% | 37.2% | 1.4% |
| Christian | 52.5% | 46.2% | 6.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Princethorpe Road was 3.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.9% lower than the Bixley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Princethorpe Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Bixley and the 4th 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 -73.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64 Princethorpe Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2025-03-07 | £320,037 |
| 55 Princethorpe Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2024-10-18 | £509,626 |
| 34 Princethorpe Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £373,000 | 2024-06-28 | £393,653 |
| 66 Princethorpe Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-10-20 | £254,149 |
| 60 Princethorpe Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2023-07-31 | £459,395 |
IP3 8NX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in IP3 8NX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 97 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Britannia Primary School and Nursery Britannia Road , IP4 5HE | 3out of 4 | 858 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broke Hall Community Primary School Chatsworth Drive , IP4 5XD | 3out of 4 | 951 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Hill Primary Derby Road , IP3 8DL | 2out of 4 | 1,124 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Murrayfield Primary - A Paradigm Academy Nacton Road , IP3 9JL | 1out of 4 | 1,163 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery Clifford Road , IP4 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,836 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 | 847 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic High School Digby Road , IP4 3NJ | 2out of 4 | 1,889 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipswich Academy Braziers Wood Road , IP3 0SP | 3out of 4 | 2,274 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate High School Sidegate Lane West , IP4 3DL | 3out of 4 | 3,168 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy Maidenhall Approach , IP2 8PL | 2out of 4 | 3,622 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 | 2,547 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Bobby Robson School Lindbergh Road , IP3 9FA | - not rated | 1,408 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Skill Centre Wolsey House , 2-5 The Drift IP3 9QR | - not rated | 1,579 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Academy 291 Spring Road , IP4 5ND | 3out of 4 | 1,597 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| First Base Ipswich Academy Raeburn Road , IP3 0EW | 4out of 4 | 2,122 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderwood Academy Raeburn Road , IP3 0EW | 3out of 4 | 2,175 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nice & Spice Ltd | Jaipur, 103 Penshurst Road | 521 yd | |
| Kays American Diner | 6 Wright Road, Ipswich | 889 yd | |
| Genesis Orwell Mencap | 6 Wright Road, Ipswich | 889 yd | |
| The Copleston Centre | Copleston High School, Copleston Road | 943 yd | |
| The Hub Cafe | 43 Queens Way, Ipswich | 1,004 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golf Hotel | The Golf Hotel, 748 Foxhall Road | 1,030 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandarin | 623 Foxhall Road, Ipswich | 488 yd | |
| Fresh Fry | 107 Penshurst Road, Ipswich | 519 yd | |
| Shener's Kebabs | 5 Heath Road, Ipswich | 589 yd | |
| KFC | 484 Felixstowe Road, Ipswich | 716 yd | |
| Subway | 482 Felixstowe Road, Ipswich | 716 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East of England Co-Op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 123 Penshurst Road | 531 yd | |
| Tesco | 389 Foxhall Road, Ipswich | 890 yd | |
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 64-66 Queens Way | 1,023 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Clements Golf Club FOXHALL ROAD | golf | 571 yd |
| Foxhall Community Centre FOXHALL ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 576 yd |
| Broke Hall Community Primary School CHATSWORTH DRIVE | grass pitches | 867 yd |
| Copleston Centre COPLESTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 945 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 | 38.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 107.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.