Powling Road is in Ipswich and in Ipswich district. IP3 9JS is located in the Gainsborough electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ipswich. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Powling Road, Ipswich, IP3 9JS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP3 9JR, IP3 9LL, IP3 9EH, IP3 9JT, IP3 0RA, IP3 0PS, IP3 9JJ, IP3 0RB, IP3 9JY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IP3 9JS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 50.3% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 51% | 49.7% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 30.3% | 41.1% | 10.8% | 37.9% | 3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.8% | 41.9% | -7.9% | 44.2% | -2.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4% | 1.6% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 9.3% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 5.2% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 (85.1%) 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 | 40.8% | 51% | 10.2% | 48.4% | 2.6% |
| Good health | 41.8% | 34.1% | -7.7% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 13.1% | 0.7% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 1.3% | -2.9% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 21.5% | 20.9% | -0.6% | 18.2% | 2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 8% | -7.5% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 14.9% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 5.6% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 17.7% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.1% | 28.9% | 3.8% | 33.8% | -4.9% |
| Other | 6.4% | 4% | -2.4% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 4.6% | 1.6% | -3.0% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 2.9% | 1.3% | -1.6% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 1% | -1.6% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 85% | 76.4% | -8.6% | 81.4% | -5.0% |
| Other | 0% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
In this area, 79.2% 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 | 83% | 79.2% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -4.0% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 8.3% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 1% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.5% | 9.6% | 2.1% | 5.6% | 4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.4% | 77.9% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -5.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 12.6% | 9.7% | 9.8% | 2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 5% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.2% | 1.6% | -6.6% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.7% | 76.7% | -7.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 18.5% | 13.5% | 5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.2% | 37.2% | 9.0% |
| Christian | 35% | 46.2% | -11.2% |
| Muslim | 10.5% | 6.5% | 4.0% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Powling Road was 28.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.4% lower than the Gainsborough average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Powling Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Gainsborough and the 111th lowest crime rate of 429 local areas in Ipswich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Powling Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2025-04-24 | £206,409 |
| 24 Powling Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £233,000 | 2020-11-05 | £259,320 |
| 33 Powling Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2019-07-17 | £238,657 |
| 28 Powling Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £154,000 | 2015-06-23 | £219,966 |
| 24 Powling Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2009-01-22 | £256,464 |
IP3 9JS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 113 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murrayfield Community Primary School Nacton Road , IP3 9JL | - not rated | 230 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Murrayfield Primary - A Paradigm Academy Nacton Road , IP3 9JL | - not rated | 230 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliff Lane Primary School Cliff Lane , IP3 0PJ | - not rated | 860 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliff Lane Primary School Cliff Lane , IP3 0PJ | 3out of 4 | 860 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Raeburn Infant School Raeburn Road , IP3 0EW | - not rated | 899 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 | 1,036 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipswich Academy Braziers Wood Road , IP3 0SP | 2out of 4 | 1,464 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Copleston High School Copleston Road , IP4 5HD | 3out of 4 | 1,819 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Copleston High School Copleston Road , IP4 5HD | - not rated | 1,819 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke High School Maidenhall Approach , IP2 8PL | - not rated | 2,416 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 | 1,999 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 | 831 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| First Base, Ipswich Raeburn Road , IP3 0EW | - not rated | 831 yd | Pupil referral unit | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderwood Raeburn Road , IP3 0EW | - not rated | 899 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderwood Academy Raeburn Road , IP3 0EW | 3out of 4 | 899 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Bobby Robson School Lindbergh Road , IP3 9FA | 3out of 4 | 1,019 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenny's Cafe | 348 Nacton Road, Ipswich | 524 yd | |
| The Hub Cafe | 43 Queens Way, Ipswich | 647 yd | |
| Rendezvous Coffee Shop Ltd | Rendezvous Coffee Shop, 60 Queens Way | 669 yd | |
| G-L-C Cafe | 394 Landseer Road, Ipswich | 740 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | 175 Felixstowe Road, Ipswich | 784 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Golden Hind Public House | 470-478 Nacton Road, Ipswich | 947 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty Wok | 304 Nacton Road, Ipswich | 296 yd | |
| Mamma Mia | 211 Clapgate Lane, Ipswich | 481 yd | |
| Golden Palace | 215 Clapgate Lane, Ipswich | 481 yd | |
| Nacton Fried Chicken | 356 Nacton Road, Ipswich | 524 yd | |
| Nacton Road Fish Bar | 342 Nacton Road, Ipswich | 524 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 312-316 Nacton Road, Ipswich | 524 yd | |
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 217-221 Clapgate Lane | 653 yd | |
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 64-66 Queens Way | 688 yd | |
| Poundstretcher Limited | 4 Hines Road, Ipswich | 736 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Murray Road Park KING EDWARD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 430 yd |
| Landseer Park BMX CLUB BMX CLUB LANDSEER PARK | cycling | 462 yd |
| Energie Fitness Ipswich 208A 208A FELIXSTOWE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 697 yd |
| Cliff Lane Primary School CLIFF LANE | grass pitches | 859 yd |
| Ipswich Academy (Closed) Lindbergh Road | grass pitches | 1,033 yd |
| Inspire Suffolk LINDBERGH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,053 yd |
| Foxhall Community Centre FOXHALL ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 1,055 yd |
| St Clements Golf Club FOXHALL ROAD | golf | 1,058 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 158.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.