Rands Way is in Ipswich and in Ipswich district. IP3 9HG 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 Rands Way, Ipswich, IP3 9HG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP3 9HR, IP3 9HJ, IP3 9HD, IP3 9HL, IP3 9HH, IP3 9HQ, IP3 9HE, IP3 9HF, IP3 9HN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IP3 9HG has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% 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 | 54.1% | 47.3% | -6.8% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 45.9% | 52.7% | 6.8% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
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 9HG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.3% 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 | 36.1% | 49.3% | 13.2% | 37.9% | 11.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.4% | 34.5% | -7.9% | 44.2% | -9.7% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 1.8% | -3.4% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 8.8% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 5.6% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 44.6% | 34.4% | -10.2% | 48.4% | -14.0% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 40.7% | 10.5% | 33.6% | 7.1% |
| Fair health | 18.4% | 15.3% | -3.1% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 7.4% | 2.7% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 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.
In the area around IP3 9HG this area, 37.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 12.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.3% | 37.8% | -3.5% | 18.2% | 19.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.1% | 17.7% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 8.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 15.5% | 2.9% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 10.2% | -1.7% | 16.9% | -6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.4% | 12.7% | 5.3% | 33.8% | -21.1% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2.8% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 15.7% | 11.8% | -3.9% | 1.1% | 10.7% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.3% | 4.4% | -1.9% | 1.0% | 3.4% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 71.4% | 67% | -4.4% | 81.4% | -14.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 78.9% 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 | 84% | 78.9% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -4.3% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 8.4% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.8% | 8.7% | 1.9% | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 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 | 83.5% | 79.5% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -3.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 13.4% | 11.3% | 9.8% | 3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.7% | 1.6% | -8.1% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.5% | 76.7% | -18.2% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 31.7% | 13.5% | 18.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.9% | 37.2% | -0.3% |
| Christian | 35.2% | 46.2% | -11.0% |
| Muslim | 17.6% | 6.5% | 11.1% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rands Way was 24.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.4% lower than the Priory Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rands Way has the 7th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Priory Heath and the 87th lowest crime rate of 432 local areas in Ipswich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Rands Way, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-11-13 | £307,539 |
| 35 Rands Way, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2023-12-01 | £293,162 |
| 35 Rands Way, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2022-03-31 | £166,278 |
| 23 Rands Way, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2020-06-25 | £244,404 |
| 47 Rands Way, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2015-07-10 | £239,936 |
The percentage of student residents living in IP3 9HG area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 435 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Piper's Vale Primary - A Paradigm Academy Raeburn Road , IP3 0EW | 2out of 4 | 1,091 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenswood Community Primary School Ravenswood Avenue , IP3 9UA | 3out of 4 | 1,316 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Hill Primary Derby Road , IP3 8DL | 2out of 4 | 1,325 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morland Church of England Primary School Morland Road , IP3 0LH | 1out of 4 | 1,390 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 | 1,145 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Copleston High School Copleston Road , IP4 5HD | 3out of 4 | 1,872 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy Maidenhall Approach , IP2 8PL | 2out of 4 | 2,969 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic High School Digby Road , IP4 3NJ | 2out of 4 | 3,003 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate High School Sidegate Lane West , IP4 3DL | 3out of 4 | 3,971 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 | 2,553 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 | 449 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Skill Centre Wolsey House , 2-5 The Drift IP3 9QR | - not rated | 909 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| First Base Ipswich Academy Raeburn Road , IP3 0EW | 4out of 4 | 1,006 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderwood Academy Raeburn Road , IP3 0EW | 3out of 4 | 1,044 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Academy 291 Spring Road , IP4 5ND | 3out of 4 | 2,421 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Warm Space, Nansen Road Baptist Church | Baptist Church, Nansen Road | 152 yd | |
| Rendezvous Coffee Shop Ltd | Rendezvous Coffee Shop, 60 Queens Way | 193 yd | |
| The Hub Cafe | 43 Queens Way, Ipswich | 242 yd | |
| Kenny's Cafe | 348 Nacton Road, Ipswich | 256 yd | |
| Kays American Diner | 6 Wright Road, Ipswich | 418 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Golden Hind Public House | 470-478 Nacton Road, Ipswich | 347 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza GoGo Ipswich | Pizza GoGo, 366 Nacton Road | 213 yd | |
| Pizza King and Kebabs | 57 Queens Way, Ipswich | 242 yd | |
| QW Chinese Ltd | 55 Queens Way, Ipswich | 242 yd | |
| Kingfish | 50 Queens Way, Ipswich | 242 yd | |
| Nacton Fried Chicken | 356 Nacton Road, Ipswich | 256 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 64-66 Queens Way | 192 yd | |
| Tesco | 312-316 Nacton Road, Ipswich | 256 yd | |
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 217-221 Clapgate Lane | 698 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Inspire Suffolk LINDBERGH ROAD | grass pitches | 317 yd |
| Ipswich Academy (Closed) Lindbergh Road | grass pitches | 341 yd |
| Murray Road Park KING EDWARD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 834 yd |
| Gainsborough Sports & Community Centre BRAZIERS WOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 931 yd |
| Alstons Sports Ground (Closed) Leslie Road | grass pitches | 931 yd |
| Landseer Park BMX CLUB BMX CLUB LANDSEER PARK | cycling | 955 yd |
| Ipswich Academy Braziers Wood Road | artificial grass pitch | 1,093 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 | 96.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.7% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 138.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.