Ascot Drive is in Ipswich and in Ipswich district. IP3 9BY 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 Ascot Drive, Ipswich, IP3 9BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP3 9BX, IP3 9DB, IP3 9BZ, IP3 9BU, IP3 9DF, IP3 9AA, IP3 9DD, IP3 8JJ, IP3 9DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IP3 9BY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% 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 | 54.4% | 52.1% | -2.3% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 45.6% | 47.9% | 2.3% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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 9BY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54% 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 | 23.3% | 27.7% | 4.4% | 37.9% | -10.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.4% | 54% | -1.4% | 44.2% | 9.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.6% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 10.6% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 5.1% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.5%) 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 | 44.2% | 47.3% | 3.1% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 42.3% | 39.2% | -3.1% | 33.6% | 5.6% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 11.7% | 1.8% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 1.4% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 19.2% | 14.5% | -4.7% | 18.2% | -3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.6% | 13.7% | -5.9% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 17.1% | 1.3% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 6.4% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 19.7% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.7% | 23.5% | 1.8% | 33.8% | -10.3% |
| Other | 5.8% | 5.1% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.9% 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 | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 95.6% | 91.9% | -3.7% | 81.4% | 10.5% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 92.9% 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 | 97.1% | 92.9% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 92.2% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 6.7% | 6.3% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0.7% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.9% | 76.7% | 3.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.3% | 13.5% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.2% | 37.2% | 14.0% |
| Christian | 42.4% | 46.2% | -3.8% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ascot Drive was 14.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.6% lower than the Priory Heath average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Ascot Drive has the lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Priory Heath and the 42nd lowest crime rate of 432 local areas in Ipswich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 Ascot Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2023-12-15 | £287,927 |
| 101 Ascot Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2021-01-25 | £311,201 |
| 57 Ascot Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2021-01-07 | £271,594 |
| 44 Ascot Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £217,500 | 2020-11-27 | £253,448 |
| 42 Ascot Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2019-07-31 | £286,443 |
IP3 9BY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 105 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 38 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| 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 | 5,449 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Hill Primary Derby Road , IP3 8DL | 2out of 4 | 574 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Murrayfield Primary - A Paradigm Academy Nacton Road , IP3 9JL | 1out of 4 | 613 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Britannia Primary School and Nursery Britannia Road , IP4 5HE | 3out of 4 | 886 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliff Lane Primary School Cliff Lane , IP3 0PJ | 2out of 4 | 1,349 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery Clifford Road , IP4 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,401 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 | 1,062 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipswich Academy Braziers Wood Road , IP3 0SP | 3out of 4 | 2,004 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic High School Digby Road , IP4 3NJ | 2out of 4 | 2,201 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy Maidenhall Approach , IP2 8PL | 2out of 4 | 2,943 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate High School Sidegate Lane West , IP4 3DL | 3out of 4 | 3,113 yd | Community 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 | 1,994 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 | 1,258 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Academy 291 Spring Road , IP4 5ND | 3out of 4 | 1,557 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| First Base Ipswich Academy Raeburn Road , IP3 0EW | 4out of 4 | 1,590 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Skill Centre Wolsey House , 2-5 The Drift IP3 9QR | - not rated | 1,615 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderwood Academy Raeburn Road , IP3 0EW | 3out of 4 | 1,653 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 Hub Cafe | 43 Queens Way, Ipswich | 623 yd | |
| Rendezvous Coffee Shop Ltd | Rendezvous Coffee Shop, 60 Queens Way | 671 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | 175 Felixstowe Road, Ipswich | 731 yd | |
| Winter Warm Space, Nansen Road Baptist Church | Baptist Church, Nansen Road | 801 yd | |
| Kays American Diner | 6 Wright Road, Ipswich | 830 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Social Club Ltd | California Social Club, 191-199 Foxhall Road | 1,065 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza King and Kebabs | 57 Queens Way, Ipswich | 623 yd | |
| QW Chinese Ltd | 55 Queens Way, Ipswich | 623 yd | |
| Kingfish | 50 Queens Way, Ipswich | 623 yd | |
| Foxhall Chippy Ltd | Foxhall Chippy, 1 Camden Road | 666 yd | |
| Indian Village | 172 Felixstowe Road, Ipswich | 694 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poundstretcher Limited | 4 Hines Road, Ipswich | 486 yd | |
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 64-66 Queens Way | 674 yd | |
| Tesco | 389 Foxhall Road, Ipswich | 700 yd | |
| Tesco | 312-316 Nacton Road, Ipswich | 896 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Foxhall Community Centre FOXHALL ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 249 yd |
| St Clements Golf Club FOXHALL ROAD | golf | 251 yd |
| Murray Road Park KING EDWARD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 448 yd |
| Energie Fitness Ipswich 208A 208A FELIXSTOWE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 546 yd |
| Copleston Centre COPLESTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,069 yd |
| Inspire Suffolk LINDBERGH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,085 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 | 37 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 105.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 3.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.