Nacton Road is in Ipswich and in Ipswich district. IP3 9QE 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 Nacton Road, Ipswich, IP3 9QE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP3 9UB, IP3 9UE, IP3 9QS, IP3 9QF, IP3 9TS, IP3 9QR, IP3 9UD, IP3 9UF, IP3 9TJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IP3 9QE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 52% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 47.6% | 48% | 0.4% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 | 31.1% | 34.4% | 3.3% | 37.9% | -3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.1% | 47.3% | -4.8% | 44.2% | 3.1% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 1.1% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 10.3% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 6.9% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 44.9% | 40.9% | -4.0% | 48.4% | -7.5% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 39.7% | 5.8% | 33.6% | 6.1% |
| Fair health | 13% | 10.9% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 5% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 3.4% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
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 | 26.9% | 18.3% | -8.6% | 18.2% | 0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.9% | 13.4% | -5.5% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 14.5% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 4.6% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 18.7% | 7.8% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.7% | 26.3% | 6.6% | 33.8% | -7.5% |
| Other | 5.5% | 4.2% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 90% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 91.4% | 90% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 8.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 84.6% 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 | 94.2% | 84.6% | -9.6% | 83.2% | 1.4% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 7.9% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 4.4% | 2.3% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.8% | 84.1% | -9.7% | 83.2% | 0.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.8% | 8.8% | 9.8% | -1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 4.4% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0.3% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.7% | 76.7% | -2.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.3% | 13.5% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.6% | 37.2% | 8.4% |
| Christian | 45.6% | 46.2% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nacton Road was 154.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.0% higher than the Priory Heath average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Nacton Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Priory Heath and the 62nd highest crime rate of 432 local areas in Ipswich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 558 Nacton Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2025-01-17 | £384,817 |
| 614 Nacton Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £266,000 | 2023-10-27 | £263,786 |
| 588 Nacton Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-03-21 | £232,851 |
| 622 Nacton Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2023-01-27 | £300,195 |
| 624 Nacton Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2022-11-22 | £273,244 |
IP3 9QE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 112 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Transport and storage | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravenswood Community Primary School Ravenswood Avenue , IP3 9UA | 3out of 4 | 456 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Morland Church of England Primary School Morland Road , IP3 0LH | 1out of 4 | 1,360 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Murrayfield Primary - A Paradigm Academy Nacton Road , IP3 9JL | 1out of 4 | 1,383 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Piper's Vale Primary - A Paradigm Academy Raeburn Road , IP3 0EW | 2out of 4 | 1,512 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Hill Primary Derby Road , IP3 8DL | 2out of 4 | 2,257 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 | 777 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Copleston High School Copleston Road , IP4 5HD | 3out of 4 | 2,600 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic High School Digby Road , IP4 3NJ | 2out of 4 | 3,666 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy Maidenhall Approach , IP2 8PL | 2out of 4 | 3,690 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate High School Sidegate Lane West , IP4 3DL | 3out of 4 | 4,837 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 | 3,497 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Skill Centre Wolsey House , 2-5 The Drift IP3 9QR | - not rated | 250 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Bobby Robson School Lindbergh Road , IP3 9FA | - not rated | 502 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderwood Academy Raeburn Road , IP3 0EW | 3out of 4 | 1,457 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| First Base Ipswich Academy Raeburn Road , IP3 0EW | 4out of 4 | 1,469 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Academy 291 Spring Road , IP4 5ND | 3out of 4 | 3,260 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds | 2 Hening Avenue, Ipswich | 306 yd | |
| Costa | 11 James Bennett Avenue, Ipswich | 367 yd | |
| Harvester | 1 Edith Cook Way, Ipswich | 499 yd | |
| Nando's | 3 The Sandlings, Ipswich | 735 yd | |
| Burger King | 1 The Sandlings, Ipswich | 735 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Thrasher Public House | Nacton Road, Ipswich | 373 yd | |
| The Raven | The Raven Public House, 1 Hening Avenue | 399 yd | |
| The Golden Hind Public House | 470-478 Nacton Road, Ipswich | 696 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jade Garden | 30 Hening Avenue, Ipswich | 306 yd | |
| Ravenswood Fish & Chips Ltd | 32 Hening Avenue, Ipswich | 306 yd | |
| Subway | 40 Hening Avenue, Ipswich | 306 yd | |
| Sushi Daily | Waitrose And John Lewis At Home, Crane Boulevard | 559 yd | |
| Happy House | 30 Lindbergh Road, Ipswich | 592 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 28 Hening Avenue | 238 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | Waitrose And John Lewis At Home, Crane Boulevard | 559 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury Supermarket, Warren Heath Retail Park | 766 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alstons Sports Ground (Closed) Leslie Road | grass pitches | 407 yd |
| Ipswich Academy (Closed) Lindbergh Road | grass pitches | 616 yd |
| Inspire Suffolk LINDBERGH ROAD | grass pitches | 661 yd |
| Gainsborough Sports & Community Centre BRAZIERS WOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 686 yd |
| Ipswich Academy Braziers Wood Road | artificial grass pitch | 834 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 143.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.