Ribbans Park Road is in Ipswich and in Ipswich district. IP3 8XS is located in the St John's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ipswich. This postcode has been in use since 2018-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ribbans Park Road, Ipswich, IP3 8XS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP3 8XR, IP3 8XQ, IP3 8XL, IP3 8JH, IP3 8XH, IP3 8XN, IP3 8JJ, IP3 8JQ, IP3 8JL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IP3 8XS has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% 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 | 50.7% | 47.4% | -3.3% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 49.3% | 52.6% | 3.3% | 49.0% | 3.6% |
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 8XS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.5% 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 | 44.9% | 43.5% | -1.4% | 37.9% | 5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.2% | 43% | 6.8% | 44.2% | -1.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 3.2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 8% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 1.8% | -3.4% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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 (88%) 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 | 47.4% | 55.7% | 8.3% | 48.4% | 7.3% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 32.3% | -2.6% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 9.5% | -3.0% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 2.4% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 | 20.6% | 12% | -8.6% | 18.2% | -6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 9.9% | -7.2% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.3% | 12.2% | -10.1% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 5.5% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.4% | 20.9% | 4.5% | 16.9% | 4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.8% | 38.6% | 20.8% | 33.8% | 4.8% |
| Other | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 5.1% | 4.0% | 3.1% | 2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 4.4% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 92.4% | 75% | -17.4% | 81.4% | -6.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 81.6% 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 | 89.9% | 81.6% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -1.6% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 5.9% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 7.9% | 5.2% | 5.6% | 2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.9% | 83.2% | -6.7% | 83.2% | 0.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 8.2% | 7.7% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.5% | 4.8% | -1.7% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 1.4% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.1% | 76.7% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.6% | 13.5% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.9% | 37.2% | 9.7% |
| Christian | 38.9% | 46.2% | -7.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ribbans Park Road was 92.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.3% higher than the St John's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ribbans Park Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in St John's and the 148th highest crime rate of 432 local areas in Ipswich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 69.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 356.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78 Ribbans Park Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2025-03-28 | £426,716 |
| 80 Ribbans Park Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2024-12-02 | £485,090 |
| 14 Ribbans Park Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2022-09-23 | £286,781 |
| 84 Ribbans Park Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2022-09-08 | £339,111 |
| 90 Ribbans Park Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, a newly built property | £357,000 | 2021-03-26 | £391,059 |
IP3 8XS 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 220 |
| Part-Time Employee | 69 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 33 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Chesterfield Drive , IP1 6DW | 4out of 4 | 5,422 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Britannia Primary School and Nursery Britannia Road , IP4 5HE | 3out of 4 | 559 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Hill Primary Derby Road , IP3 8DL | 2out of 4 | 645 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Murrayfield Primary - A Paradigm Academy Nacton Road , IP3 9JL | 1out of 4 | 979 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broke Hall Community Primary School Chatsworth Drive , IP4 5XD | 3out of 4 | 1,322 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery Clifford Road , IP4 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,359 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 |
| St Alban's Catholic High School Digby Road , IP4 3NJ | 2out of 4 | 1,841 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipswich Academy Braziers Wood Road , IP3 0SP | 3out of 4 | 2,325 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate High School Sidegate Lane West , IP4 3DL | 3out of 4 | 2,863 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy Maidenhall Approach , IP2 8PL | 2out of 4 | 3,205 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 | 2,060 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 | 1,283 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Bobby Robson School Lindbergh Road , IP3 9FA | - not rated | 1,528 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Skill Centre Wolsey House , 2-5 The Drift IP3 9QR | - not rated | 1,820 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| First Base Ipswich Academy Raeburn Road , IP3 0EW | 4out of 4 | 1,957 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderwood Academy Raeburn Road , IP3 0EW | 3out of 4 | 2,021 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 Copleston Centre | Copleston High School, Copleston Road | 722 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | 175 Felixstowe Road, Ipswich | 897 yd | |
| The Hub Cafe | 43 Queens Way, Ipswich | 947 yd | |
| Rendezvous Coffee Shop Ltd | Rendezvous Coffee Shop, 60 Queens Way | 991 yd | |
| Nice & Spice Ltd | Jaipur, 103 Penshurst Road | 1,008 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Social Club Ltd | California Social Club, 191-199 Foxhall Road | 1,038 yd | |
| The Harp Free House & Guest House | 213-215 Cauldwell Hall Road, Ipswich | 1,081 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foxhall Chippy Ltd | Foxhall Chippy, 1 Camden Road | 456 yd | |
| Mandarin | 623 Foxhall Road, Ipswich | 669 yd | |
| Shener's Kebabs | 5 Heath Road, Ipswich | 750 yd | |
| Taste of Toscany | 251 Foxhall Road, Ipswich | 812 yd | |
| Indian Village | 172 Felixstowe Road, Ipswich | 884 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 389 Foxhall Road, Ipswich | 459 yd | |
| Poundstretcher Limited | 4 Hines Road, Ipswich | 670 yd | |
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 64-66 Queens Way | 990 yd | |
| East of England Co-Op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 123 Penshurst Road | 1,017 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Clements Golf Club FOXHALL ROAD | golf | 129 yd |
| Foxhall Community Centre FOXHALL ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 133 yd |
| Copleston Centre COPLESTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 725 yd |
| Energie Fitness Ipswich 208A 208A FELIXSTOWE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 746 yd |
| Murray Road Park KING EDWARD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 779 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 276.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 45.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 220 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.