Avondale Road, Ipswich, IP3 9JT

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IP3 9JT 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%

Partnership Status

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%

Health

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%

Education and Qualifications

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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Avondale Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Avondale Road 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.

Avondale Road 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%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£38,000

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in IP3 9JT, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Avondale Road are based on 181 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Ipswich.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Avondale Road, Ipswich, IP3 9JT

Estimated Average Property Prices for IP3 9JT

Average Price
£243,495

Semi-Detached
£246,432

Terraced
£225,930

Detached
£331,921

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£213,368

Estimated Average Property Prices for Avondale Road

Average Price
£252,607

Semi-Detached
£251,584

Terraced
£249,731

Detached
£289,645

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£212,911

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Avondale Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
14 Avondale Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£265,000	2025-04-17	£265,545
48 Avondale Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£215,500	2025-04-08	£215,943
18 Avondale Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building	£261,060	2025-03-24	£264,045
29 Avondale Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£253,000	2024-10-30	£262,710
20 Avondale Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building	£212,000	2023-08-22	£209,630

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for IP3 9JT

Employment

IP3 9JT 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.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Murrayfield Primary - A Paradigm Academy Nacton Road , IP3 9JL	1out of 4	366 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cliff Lane Primary School Cliff Lane , IP3 0PJ	2out of 4	779 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Piper's Vale Primary - A Paradigm Academy Raeburn Road , IP3 0EW	2out of 4	802 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rose Hill Primary Derby Road , IP3 8DL	2out of 4	1,061 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Morland Church of England Primary School Morland Road , IP3 0LH	1out of 4	1,371 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ipswich Academy Braziers Wood Road , IP3 0SP	3out of 4	1,430 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Copleston High School Copleston Road , IP4 5HD	3out of 4	1,949 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy Maidenhall Approach , IP2 8PL	2out of 4	2,301 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Alban's Catholic High School Digby Road , IP4 3NJ	2out of 4	3,074 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Northgate High School Sidegate Lane West , IP4 3DL	3out of 4	3,732 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Suffolk New College Rope Walk , IP4 1LT	- not rated	1,989 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
First Base Ipswich Academy Raeburn Road , IP3 0EW	4out of 4	714 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Alderwood Academy Raeburn Road , IP3 0EW	3out of 4	784 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sir Bobby Robson School Lindbergh Road , IP3 9FA	- not rated	1,075 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
New Skill Centre Wolsey House , 2-5 The Drift IP3 9QR	- not rated	1,557 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.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Kenny's Cafe	348 Nacton Road, Ipswich	441 yd
G-L-C Cafe	394 Landseer Road, Ipswich	610 yd
The Hub Cafe	43 Queens Way, Ipswich	631 yd
Rendezvous Coffee Shop Ltd	Rendezvous Coffee Shop, 60 Queens Way	643 yd
Winter Warm Space, Nansen Road Baptist Church	Baptist Church, Nansen Road	787 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Golden Hind Public House	470-478 Nacton Road, Ipswich		848 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tasty Wok	304 Nacton Road, Ipswich	250 yd
Mamma Mia	211 Clapgate Lane, Ipswich	351 yd
Golden Palace	215 Clapgate Lane, Ipswich	351 yd
Nacton Fried Chicken	356 Nacton Road, Ipswich	441 yd
Nacton Road Fish Bar	342 Nacton Road, Ipswich	441 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	312-316 Nacton Road, Ipswich	441 yd
East of England Co-op Foodstore	East of England Co-op, 217-221 Clapgate Lane	520 yd
East of England Co-op Foodstore	East of England Co-op, 64-66 Queens Way	662 yd
Poundstretcher Limited	4 Hines Road, Ipswich	863 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Landseer Park BMX CLUB BMX CLUB LANDSEER PARK	cycling	379 yd
Murray Road Park KING EDWARD ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	544 yd
Energie Fitness Ipswich 208A 208A FELIXSTOWE ROAD	health and fitness suite	827 yd
Cliff Lane Primary School CLIFF LANE	grass pitches	921 yd
Ipswich Academy (Closed) Lindbergh Road	grass pitches	947 yd
Inspire Suffolk LINDBERGH ROAD	grass pitches	984 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	73.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	99.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	18.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of IP3 9JT