Hatfield Road is in Ipswich and in Ipswich district. IP3 9AG is located in the Priory Heath electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ipswich. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hatfield Road, Ipswich, IP3 9AG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP3 9JW, IP3 9AQ, IP3 9JP, IP3 9AH, IP3 9JN, IP3 9AF, IP3 0NH, IP3 0RB, IP3 0RD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IP3 9AG is primarily male, with 58.8% of the population 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 | 48.3% | 41.2% | -7.1% | 51.0% | -9.8% |
| Male | 51.7% | 58.8% | 7.1% | 49.0% | 9.8% |
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 9AG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.7% 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 | 44.1% | 46.7% | 2.6% | 37.9% | 8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.1% | 32.6% | -5.5% | 44.2% | -11.6% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 8% | 13.8% | 5.8% | 9.1% | 4.7% |
| Widowed | 6% | 4.7% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 52.8% | 42% | -10.8% | 48.4% | -6.4% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 36% | 1.3% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 17.6% | 8.8% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.7% | 23.4% | 5.7% | 18.2% | 5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 11.6% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 10.9% | -7.5% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 5.6% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 20.3% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.1% | 28.1% | -2.0% | 33.8% | -5.7% |
| Other | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84% 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% | 3.7% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 2.6% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 95.8% | 84% | -11.8% | 81.4% | 2.6% |
In this area, 86% 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 | 88.4% | 86% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 5% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.9% | 85.6% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 2.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 8.4% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 2.4% | -2.1% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74% | 76.7% | -2.7% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 16.7% | 13.5% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.6% | 37.2% | 7.4% |
| Christian | 32.6% | 46.2% | -13.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 15.1% | 6.0% | 9.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hatfield Road was 57.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.5% lower than the Priory Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hatfield Road has the 14th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Priory Heath and the 204th lowest crime rate of 429 local areas in Ipswich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 106 Hatfield Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2025-08-08 | £258,651 |
| 108 Hatfield Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £262,500 | 2025-03-28 | £254,093 |
| 87A Hatfield Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2024-10-30 | £127,500 |
| 85A Hatfield Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Other, an established residential building | £6,000 | 2024-06-03 | £5,765 |
| 103 Hatfield Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2023-02-24 | £405,847 |
IP3 9AG 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 | 97 |
| Part-Time Employee | 54 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Chesterfield Drive , IP1 6DW | 4out of 4 | 5,252 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murrayfield Community Primary School Nacton Road , IP3 9JL | - not rated | 390 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Murrayfield Primary - A Paradigm Academy Nacton Road , IP3 9JL | - not rated | 390 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Hill Primary School Derby Road , IP3 8DL | - not rated | 588 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Hill Primary Derby Road , IP3 8DL | - not rated | 588 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliff Lane Primary School Cliff Lane , IP3 0PJ | - not rated | 856 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holywells High School Lindbergh Road , IP3 9PZ | - not rated | 1,258 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Copleston High School Copleston Road , IP4 5HD | 3out of 4 | 1,486 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Copleston High School Copleston Road , IP4 5HD | - not rated | 1,486 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipswich Academy Braziers Wood Road , IP3 0SP | 2out of 4 | 1,827 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke High School Maidenhall Approach , IP2 8PL | - not rated | 2,457 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 1,743 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Base Ipswich Academy Raeburn Road , IP3 0EW | 4out of 4 | 1,197 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| First Base, Ipswich Raeburn Road , IP3 0EW | - not rated | 1,197 yd | Pupil referral unit | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderwood Raeburn Road , IP3 0EW | - not rated | 1,267 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderwood Academy Raeburn Road , IP3 0EW | 3out of 4 | 1,267 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Bobby Robson School Lindbergh Road , IP3 9FA | 3out of 4 | 1,268 yd | Free schools special | No | 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 | 412 yd | |
| Bishops Cafe & Kiosk | Stable Block, Cliff Lane | 722 yd | |
| The Hub Cafe | 43 Queens Way, Ipswich | 766 yd | |
| Kenny's Cafe | 348 Nacton Road, Ipswich | 804 yd | |
| Rendezvous Coffee Shop Ltd | Rendezvous Coffee Shop, 60 Queens Way | 807 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Social Club Ltd | California Social Club, 191-199 Foxhall Road | 960 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Village | 172 Felixstowe Road, Ipswich | 347 yd | |
| China City | 176B Felixstowe Road, Ipswich | 347 yd | |
| Ocean Fish Bar | Ocean Fish and Chips, 165 Felixstowe Road | 411 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 105 Felixstowe Road, Ipswich | 555 yd | |
| Zwe Ton | 99-101 Felixstowe Road, Ipswich | 555 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poundstretcher Limited | 4 Hines Road, Ipswich | 364 yd | |
| Tesco | 312-316 Nacton Road, Ipswich | 804 yd | |
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 64-66 Queens Way | 823 yd | |
| Tesco | 389 Foxhall Road, Ipswich | 1,026 yd | |
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 217-221 Clapgate Lane | 1,032 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Murray Road Park KING EDWARD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 177 yd |
| Energie Fitness Ipswich 208A 208A FELIXSTOWE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 317 yd |
| Foxhall Community Centre FOXHALL ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 791 yd |
| St Clements Golf Club FOXHALL ROAD | golf | 796 yd |
| Landseer Park BMX CLUB BMX CLUB LANDSEER PARK | cycling | 807 yd |
| Cliff Lane Primary School CLIFF LANE | grass pitches | 856 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 | 67 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 110.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.