Foxglove Crescent is in Purdis Farm, Ipswich and in Suffolk Coastal district. IP3 8RE is located in the Martlesham & Purdis Farm electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Suffolk Coastal. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Foxglove Crescent, Purdis Farm, Ipswich, IP3 8RE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP3 8XB, IP3 8SN, IP3 8RF, IP3 8TY, IP3 8SR, IP3 8TZ, IP3 8ST, IP3 8TF, IP3 8GE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IP3 8RE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% | 50.2% | -3.6% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 46.2% | 49.8% | 3.6% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 8RE, 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 | 40.9% | 50.5% | 9.6% | 37.9% | 12.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.4% | 34.4% | -7.0% | 44.2% | -9.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4% | 4.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 6.5% | -4.6% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 3.2% | 0.7% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.9%) 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 | 40.2% | 46.6% | 6.4% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 48.2% | 40.3% | -7.9% | 33.6% | 6.7% |
| Fair health | 8% | 12.6% | 4.6% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 0.5% | -2.7% | 4.0% | -3.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around IP3 8RE this area, 5.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.1% | 5.9% | -5.2% | 18.2% | -12.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.2% | 10.8% | -7.4% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.2% | 11.3% | -8.9% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 6.5% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 26.9% | 13.3% | 16.9% | 10.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.3% | 36% | 8.7% | 33.8% | 2.2% |
| Other | 6.1% | 2.7% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 91.6% | 87.3% | -4.3% | 81.4% | 5.9% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 80.4% 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 | 90.4% | 80.4% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -2.8% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 6.2% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 4.8% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 5.3% | 3.7% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90% | 82% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -1.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 10.2% | 9.0% | 9.8% | 0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 2.4% | -2.8% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81% | 76.7% | 4.3% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 8.8% | 13.5% | -4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.5% | 37.2% | 14.3% |
| Christian | 43.6% | 46.2% | -2.6% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Foxglove Crescent was 250.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 730.0% higher than the Carlford & Fynn Valley average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Foxglove Crescent has the highest crime rate of 109 local areas in Carlford & Fynn Valley and the 19th highest crime rate of 853 local areas in East Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 79% 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 Foxglove Crescent, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2024-01-19 | £389,651 |
| 10 Foxglove Crescent, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £335,900 | 2023-07-13 | £337,683 |
| 7 Foxglove Crescent, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £192,500 | 2023-03-29 | £192,101 |
| 14 Foxglove Crescent, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £382,500 | 2022-05-13 | £377,714 |
| 17 Foxglove Crescent, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2020-09-03 | £563,419 |
IP3 8RE 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 111 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravenswood Community Primary School Ravenswood Avenue , IP3 9UA | 3out of 4 | 1,469 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broke Hall Community Primary School Chatsworth Drive , IP4 5XD | 3out of 4 | 1,810 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Murrayfield Primary - A Paradigm Academy Nacton Road , IP3 9JL | 1out of 4 | 2,053 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Britannia Primary School and Nursery Britannia Road , IP4 5HE | 3out of 4 | 2,529 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Morland Church of England Primary School Morland Road , IP3 0LH | 1out of 4 | 2,540 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ipswich Academy Braziers Wood Road , IP3 0SP | 3out of 4 | 1,956 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Copleston High School Copleston Road , IP4 5HD | 3out of 4 | 2,475 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic High School Digby Road , IP4 3NJ | 2out of 4 | 3,305 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kesgrave High School Main Road , Kesgrave IP5 2PB | 3out of 4 | 4,433 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy Maidenhall Approach , IP2 8PL | 2out of 4 | 4,648 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 | 4,048 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Skill Centre Wolsey House , 2-5 The Drift IP3 9QR | - not rated | 976 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Bobby Robson School Lindbergh Road , IP3 9FA | - not rated | 1,376 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| First Base Ipswich Academy Raeburn Road , IP3 0EW | 4out of 4 | 2,538 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderwood Academy Raeburn Road , IP3 0EW | 3out of 4 | 2,544 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Academy 291 Spring Road , IP4 5ND | 3out of 4 | 3,259 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Coffee House | 1 Alpha Terrace, West Road | 417 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | The Food Warehouse, 18 The Sandlings | 507 yd | |
| Nando's | 3 The Sandlings, Ipswich | 510 yd | |
| Burger King | 1 The Sandlings, Ipswich | 510 yd | |
| Costa | 5 The Sandlings, Ipswich | 510 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Thrasher Public House | Nacton Road, Ipswich | 1,029 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Daily | Waitrose And John Lewis At Home, Crane Boulevard | 623 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury Supermarket, Warren Heath Retail Park | 489 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | Waitrose And John Lewis At Home, Crane Boulevard | 623 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ipswich Golf Club Ltd PURDIS HEATH PURDIS HEATH BUCKLESHAM ROAD | golf | 618 yd |
| Alstons Sports Ground (Closed) Leslie Road | grass pitches | 848 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 | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 133.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.