Laud Mews is in Ipswich and in Ipswich district. IP3 9EH is located in the Gainsborough electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ipswich. This postcode has been in use since 2002-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Laud Mews, Ipswich, IP3 9EH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP3 9JR, IP3 9JJ, IP3 9JY, IP3 9JS, IP3 9JT, IP3 9LN, IP3 0RA, IP3 9LL, IP3 9JH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IP3 9EH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 50.6% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 50.7% | 49.4% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.3% | 31.9% | -1.4% | 37.9% | -6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.3% | 49.6% | 3.3% | 44.2% | 5.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 11.5% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 7% | 4.8% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44% | 41.8% | -2.2% | 48.4% | -6.6% |
| Good health | 35% | 38.2% | 3.2% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 15.7% | -1.8% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 4% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 28.1% | 24.1% | -4.0% | 18.2% | 5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.6% | 13.3% | -5.3% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 17.4% | 1.6% | 13.4% | 4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 4.1% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 13.7% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.1% | 25.6% | 9.5% | 33.8% | -8.2% |
| Other | 8.1% | 1.9% | -6.2% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 4.4% | 8.3% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 7.2% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.1% | 1.5% | -2.6% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 86.6% | 79.4% | -7.2% | 81.4% | -2.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 84% 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 | 89.5% | 84% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| European Union | 6.1% | 8% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 4.6% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.2% | 84.3% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 1.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 10.2% | 7.9% | 9.8% | 0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 0.6% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 1.5% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.2% | 76.7% | -0.5% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15.4% | 13.5% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.6% | 37.2% | 5.4% |
| Christian | 36.7% | 46.2% | -9.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 11.1% | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Laud Mews was 45.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.4% lower than the Gainsborough average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Laud Mews has the 7th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Gainsborough and the 162nd lowest crime rate of 432 local areas in Ipswich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Laud Mews, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2020-01-28 | £301,270 |
| 1 Laud Mews, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2018-11-16 | £313,672 |
| 15 Laud Mews, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2014-09-12 | £302,711 |
| 13 Laud Mews, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2013-06-28 | £317,477 |
| 11 Laud Mews, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2011-02-24 | £305,847 |
IP3 9EH 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 | 94 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Transport and storage | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murrayfield Primary - A Paradigm Academy Nacton Road , IP3 9JL | 1out of 4 | 266 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliff Lane Primary School Cliff Lane , IP3 0PJ | 2out of 4 | 824 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Piper's Vale Primary - A Paradigm Academy Raeburn Road , IP3 0EW | 2out of 4 | 909 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Hill Primary Derby Road , IP3 8DL | 2out of 4 | 969 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morland Church of England Primary School Morland Road , IP3 0LH | 1out of 4 | 1,460 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 | 1,479 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Copleston High School Copleston Road , IP4 5HD | 3out of 4 | 1,835 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy Maidenhall Approach , IP2 8PL | 2out of 4 | 2,379 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic High School Digby Road , IP4 3NJ | 2out of 4 | 2,963 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate High School Sidegate Lane West , IP4 3DL | 3out of 4 | 3,651 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 | 1,973 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 | 819 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderwood Academy Raeburn Road , IP3 0EW | 3out of 4 | 888 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Bobby Robson School Lindbergh Road , IP3 9FA | - not rated | 1,051 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Skill Centre Wolsey House , 2-5 The Drift IP3 9QR | - not rated | 1,528 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Suffolk Waterfront Building , Neptune Quay IP4 1QJ | - not rated | 1,820 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenny's Cafe | 348 Nacton Road, Ipswich | 418 yd | |
| The Hub Cafe | 43 Queens Way, Ipswich | 547 yd | |
| Rendezvous Coffee Shop Ltd | Rendezvous Coffee Shop, 60 Queens Way | 565 yd | |
| G-L-C Cafe | 394 Landseer Road, Ipswich | 669 yd | |
| Winter Warm Space, Nansen Road Baptist Church | Baptist Church, Nansen Road | 722 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Golden Hind Public House | 470-478 Nacton Road, Ipswich | 844 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty Wok | 304 Nacton Road, Ipswich | 187 yd | |
| Nacton Fried Chicken | 356 Nacton Road, Ipswich | 418 yd | |
| Nacton Road Fish Bar | 342 Nacton Road, Ipswich | 418 yd | |
| Bay of Bengal | 324 Nacton Road, Ipswich | 418 yd | |
| BBQ Mania | 346 Nacton Road, Ipswich | 418 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 312-316 Nacton Road, Ipswich | 418 yd | |
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 64-66 Queens Way | 585 yd | |
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 217-221 Clapgate Lane | 602 yd | |
| Poundstretcher Limited | 4 Hines Road, Ipswich | 771 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Murray Road Park KING EDWARD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 441 yd |
| Landseer Park BMX CLUB BMX CLUB LANDSEER PARK | cycling | 494 yd |
| Energie Fitness Ipswich 208A 208A FELIXSTOWE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 741 yd |
| Ipswich Academy (Closed) Lindbergh Road | grass pitches | 925 yd |
| Inspire Suffolk LINDBERGH ROAD | grass pitches | 944 yd |
| Cliff Lane Primary School CLIFF LANE | grass pitches | 967 yd |
| Foxhall Community Centre FOXHALL ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 1,031 yd |
| St Clements Golf Club FOXHALL ROAD | golf | 1,035 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 48.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 75.72 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 75.72 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.