Gloucester Road is in Ipswich and in Ipswich district. IP3 9LQ 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 Gloucester Road, Ipswich, IP3 9LQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP3 9LW, IP3 9LE, IP3 9LJ, IP3 9LD, IP3 9LF, IP3 9LG, IP3 9NA, IP3 9PR, IP3 9LN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IP3 9LQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 50.1% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 50.3% | 49.9% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 9LQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.5% 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 | 32.8% | 31.6% | -1.2% | 37.9% | -6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.1% | 53.5% | 0.4% | 44.2% | 9.3% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 3.9% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 8.2% | 1.9% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 | 41.3% | 40.4% | -0.9% | 48.4% | -8.0% |
| Good health | 42.6% | 39.5% | -3.1% | 33.6% | 5.9% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 15.1% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 3.6% | 1.7% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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.
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 21.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.6% | 20.7% | -3.9% | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.1% | 11.7% | -7.4% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 15.6% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 9% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 19.1% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.6% | 21.9% | 4.3% | 33.8% | -11.9% |
| Other | 5.1% | 2% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.5% | 2.4% | -1.1% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 89.4% | 88.2% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 6.8% |
| Other | 1% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 82.1% 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 | 88.8% | 82.1% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -1.1% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 8.6% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.8% | 82.1% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -1.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 12.5% | 11.9% | 9.8% | 2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 1.8% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 0.3% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.7% | 76.7% | -6.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 17.5% | 13.5% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.3% | 37.2% | 8.1% |
| Christian | 46.2% | 46.2% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gloucester Road was 195.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 104.1% higher than the Gainsborough average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Gloucester Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Gainsborough and the 45th highest crime rate of 432 local areas in Ipswich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Gloucester Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2014-12-22 | £248,889 |
| 3 Gloucester Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £134,000 | 2003-09-19 | £284,242 |
| 5 Gloucester Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £84,950 | 2001-06-15 | £283,167 |
| Full-Time Employee | 109 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murrayfield Primary - A Paradigm Academy Nacton Road , IP3 9JL | 1out of 4 | 325 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Piper's Vale Primary - A Paradigm Academy Raeburn Road , IP3 0EW | 2out of 4 | 770 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliff Lane Primary School Cliff Lane , IP3 0PJ | 2out of 4 | 1,078 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Morland Church of England Primary School Morland Road , IP3 0LH | 1out of 4 | 1,226 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Hill Primary Derby Road , IP3 8DL | 2out of 4 | 1,234 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,178 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Copleston High School Copleston Road , IP4 5HD | 3out of 4 | 1,999 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy Maidenhall Approach , IP2 8PL | 2out of 4 | 2,561 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic High School Digby Road , IP4 3NJ | 2out of 4 | 3,138 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate High School Sidegate Lane West , IP4 3DL | 3out of 4 | 3,924 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 | 2,281 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 | 678 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderwood Academy Raeburn Road , IP3 0EW | 3out of 4 | 733 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Bobby Robson School Lindbergh Road , IP3 9FA | - not rated | 775 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Skill Centre Wolsey House , 2-5 The Drift IP3 9QR | - not rated | 1,258 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Suffolk Waterfront Building , Neptune Quay IP4 1QJ | - not rated | 2,120 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 | 156 yd | |
| G-L-C Cafe | 394 Landseer Road, Ipswich | 393 yd | |
| Rendezvous Coffee Shop Ltd | Rendezvous Coffee Shop, 60 Queens Way | 445 yd | |
| The Hub Cafe | 43 Queens Way, Ipswich | 456 yd | |
| Winter Warm Space, Nansen Road Baptist Church | Baptist Church, Nansen Road | 546 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Golden Hind Public House | 470-478 Nacton Road, Ipswich | 545 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nacton Fried Chicken | 356 Nacton Road, Ipswich | 156 yd | |
| Nacton Road Fish Bar | 342 Nacton Road, Ipswich | 156 yd | |
| Bay of Bengal | 324 Nacton Road, Ipswich | 156 yd | |
| BBQ Mania | 346 Nacton Road, Ipswich | 156 yd | |
| Tasty Wok | 304 Nacton Road, Ipswich | 186 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 312-316 Nacton Road, Ipswich | 156 yd | |
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 217-221 Clapgate Lane | 390 yd | |
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 64-66 Queens Way | 463 yd | |
| Poundstretcher Limited | 4 Hines Road, Ipswich | 1,038 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Landseer Park BMX CLUB BMX CLUB LANDSEER PARK | cycling | 544 yd |
| Ipswich Academy (Closed) Lindbergh Road | grass pitches | 647 yd |
| Murray Road Park KING EDWARD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 696 yd |
| Inspire Suffolk LINDBERGH ROAD | grass pitches | 698 yd |
| Gainsborough Sports & Community Centre BRAZIERS WOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 977 yd |
| Energie Fitness Ipswich 208A 208A FELIXSTOWE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,020 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 | 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.