Bridport Avenue is in Ipswich and in Ipswich district. IP3 8PZ 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 Bridport Avenue, Ipswich, IP3 8PZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP3 8PY, IP3 8SQ, IP3 8QA, IP3 8PU, IP3 8PQ, IP3 8NP, IP3 8RN, IP3 8PG, IP3 8NU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IP3 8PZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% 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 | 55.9% | 53% | -2.9% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 44.1% | 47% | 2.9% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of IP3 8PZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.5% 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 | 17.4% | 19.3% | 1.9% | 37.9% | -18.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.6% | 57.5% | 2.9% | 44.2% | 13.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 9.2% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 17% | 12.1% | -4.9% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
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 | 34.8% | 35.2% | 0.4% | 48.4% | -13.2% |
| Good health | 41.3% | 41.7% | 0.4% | 33.6% | 8.1% |
| Fair health | 17.8% | 17% | -0.8% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 5.2% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 33.5% | 26.6% | -6.9% | 18.2% | 8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 6.3% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 10.6% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 11.6% | 5.6% | 5.3% | 6.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 13.5% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 17% | 24.2% | 7.2% | 33.8% | -9.6% |
| Other | 6.9% | 7.2% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 4.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 96.8% | 93.1% | -3.7% | 81.4% | 11.7% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 95.7% 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 | 95.5% | 95.7% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 95.7% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.9% | 76.7% | 0.2% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 22.2% | 13.5% | 8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.2% | 37.2% | -5.0% |
| Christian | 57.1% | 46.2% | 10.9% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bridport Avenue was 16.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.3% lower than the Bixley average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Bridport Avenue has the 7th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Bixley and the 50th lowest crime rate of 429 local areas in Ipswich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Bridport Avenue, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2024-05-16 | £277,970 |
| 32 Bridport Avenue, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2023-11-24 | £290,959 |
| 32 Bridport Avenue, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2016-05-25 | £328,652 |
| 26 Bridport Avenue, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2015-04-07 | £294,803 |
| 32 Bridport Avenue, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2014-08-13 | £267,000 |
IP3 8PZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 8PZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 54% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 107 |
| Full-Time Employee | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Self-Employed | 4 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broke Hall Community Primary School Chatsworth Drive , IP4 5XD | - not rated | 844 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broke Hall Community Primary School Chatsworth Drive , IP4 5XD | 3out of 4 | 844 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Britannia Primary School and Nursery Britannia Road , IP4 5HE | 3out of 4 | 1,238 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Britannia Primary School and Nursery Britannia Road , IP4 5HE | - not rated | 1,239 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Murrayfield Community Primary School Nacton Road , IP3 9JL | - not rated | 1,361 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 | 1,178 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Copleston High School Copleston Road , IP4 5HD | - not rated | 1,178 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holywells High School Lindbergh Road , IP3 9PZ | - not rated | 1,238 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic High School Digby Road , IP4 3NJ | - not rated | 2,100 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic High School Digby Road , IP4 3NJ | 3out of 4 | 2,100 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 | 2,942 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,340 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Skill Centre Wolsey House , 2-5 The Drift IP3 9QR | - not rated | 1,384 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Academy 291 Spring Road , IP4 5ND | 3out of 4 | 1,960 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Pupil Referral Unit 291 Spring Road , IP4 5ND | - not rated | 1,960 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| First Base Ipswich Academy Raeburn Road , IP3 0EW | 4out of 4 | 2,248 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | 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 | 283 yd | |
| Kays American Diner | 6 Wright Road, Ipswich | 825 yd | |
| Genesis Orwell Mencap | 6 Wright Road, Ipswich | 825 yd | |
| Winter Warm Space, Nansen Road Baptist Church | Baptist Church, Nansen Road | 1,042 yd | |
| The Hub Cafe | 43 Queens Way, Ipswich | 1,049 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golf Hotel | The Golf Hotel, 748 Foxhall Road | 876 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Fry | 107 Penshurst Road, Ipswich | 280 yd | |
| KFC | 484 Felixstowe Road, Ipswich | 614 yd | |
| Subway | 482 Felixstowe Road, Ipswich | 614 yd | |
| Mandarin | 623 Foxhall Road, Ipswich | 637 yd | |
| Shener's Kebabs | 5 Heath Road, Ipswich | 726 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East of England Co-Op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 123 Penshurst Road | 284 yd | |
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 64-66 Queens Way | 1,052 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Clements Golf Club FOXHALL ROAD | golf | 813 yd |
| Foxhall Community Centre FOXHALL ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 818 yd |
| Broke Hall Community Primary School CHATSWORTH DRIVE | grass pitches | 840 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 | 60.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.