Bonny Crescent is in Ipswich and in Ipswich district. IP3 9UN is located in the Priory Heath electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ipswich. This postcode has been in use since 2004-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bonny Crescent, Ipswich, IP3 9UN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP3 9UL, IP3 9TR, IP3 9UQ, IP3 9UR, IP3 9GN, IP3 9UF, IP3 9GQ, IP3 9QF, IP3 9UE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IP3 9UN is primarily male, with 55% of the population 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 | 47% | 45% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -6.0% |
| Male | 53% | 55% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 6.0% |
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 9UN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.3% 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 | 46.6% | 43.3% | -3.3% | 37.9% | 5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.6% | 37.8% | 7.2% | 44.2% | -6.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 5.9% | 4.6% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 10.1% | -3.1% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 (87.6%) 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 | 53.7% | 59.6% | 5.9% | 48.4% | 11.2% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 28% | -4.8% | 33.6% | -5.6% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 8.8% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 2.6% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
In the area around IP3 9UN this area, 6.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.2% | 6.7% | -1.5% | 18.2% | -11.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 10.8% | 0.8% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.4% | 12.9% | -9.5% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 6.3% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 26.7% | 13.0% | 16.9% | 9.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.4% | 34.2% | -4.2% | 33.8% | 0.4% |
| Other | 5% | 2.5% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 95.9% | 89.9% | -6.0% | 81.4% | 8.5% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
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 | 89.6% | 84% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 9.8% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3% | 2.6% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.2% | 84% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.5% | 8.5% | 9.8% | -1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 3.6% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 2.3% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 1.6% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.9% | 76.7% | 0.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.6% | 37.2% | 10.4% |
| Christian | 41.7% | 46.2% | -4.5% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bonny Crescent was 24.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.6% lower than the Priory Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bonny Crescent has the 6th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Priory Heath and the 86th lowest crime rate of 432 local areas in Ipswich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96 Bonny Crescent, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-08-31 | £348,931 |
| 8 Bonny Crescent, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £343,000 | 2022-02-14 | £360,297 |
| 34 Bonny Crescent, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2021-10-22 | £339,854 |
| 10 Bonny Crescent, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £306,500 | 2021-09-06 | £338,255 |
| 88 Bonny Crescent, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £347,000 | 2020-12-17 | £401,552 |
IP3 9UN 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 | 136 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravenswood Community Primary School Ravenswood Avenue , IP3 9UA | 3out of 4 | 132 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Morland Church of England Primary School Morland Road , IP3 0LH | 1out of 4 | 1,168 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Piper's Vale Primary - A Paradigm Academy Raeburn Road , IP3 0EW | 2out of 4 | 1,472 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Murrayfield Primary - A Paradigm Academy Nacton Road , IP3 9JL | 1out of 4 | 1,596 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliff Lane Primary School Cliff Lane , IP3 0PJ | 2out of 4 | 2,420 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 553 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Copleston High School Copleston Road , IP4 5HD | 3out of 4 | 2,933 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 |
| St Alban's Catholic High School Digby Road , IP4 3NJ | 2out of 4 | 4,013 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chantry Academy Mallard Way , IP2 9LR | 3out of 4 | 5,133 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,673 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 | 607 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Bobby Robson School Lindbergh Road , IP3 9FA | - not rated | 767 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderwood Academy Raeburn Road , IP3 0EW | 3out of 4 | 1,420 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| First Base Ipswich Academy Raeburn Road , IP3 0EW | 4out of 4 | 1,450 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipswich High School Woolverstone Hall , Woolverstone IP9 1AZ | - not rated | 3,342 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 278 yd | |
| Harvester | 1 Edith Cook Way, Ipswich | 441 yd | |
| Costa | 11 James Bennett Avenue, Ipswich | 614 yd | |
| Avid Indoor Climbing | Avid Indoor Climbing Ipswich, 8 Bermuda Road | 825 yd | |
| Nando's | 3 The Sandlings, Ipswich | 963 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Raven | The Raven Public House, 1 Hening Avenue | 331 yd | |
| The Thrasher Public House | Nacton Road, Ipswich | 456 yd | |
| The Golden Hind Public House | 470-478 Nacton Road, Ipswich | 869 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jade Garden | 30 Hening Avenue, Ipswich | 278 yd | |
| Ravenswood Fish & Chips Ltd | 32 Hening Avenue, Ipswich | 278 yd | |
| Subway | 40 Hening Avenue, Ipswich | 278 yd | |
| Sushi Daily | Waitrose And John Lewis At Home, Crane Boulevard | 853 yd | |
| Happy House | 30 Lindbergh Road, Ipswich | 898 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 28 Hening Avenue | 317 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | Waitrose And John Lewis At Home, Crane Boulevard | 853 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury Supermarket, Warren Heath Retail Park | 1,093 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gainsborough Sports & Community Centre BRAZIERS WOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 567 yd |
| Ipswich Academy Braziers Wood Road | artificial grass pitch | 647 yd |
| Alstons Sports Ground (Closed) Leslie Road | grass pitches | 760 yd |
| Ipswich Academy (Closed) Lindbergh Road | grass pitches | 849 yd |
| Inspire Suffolk LINDBERGH ROAD | grass pitches | 942 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 | 79.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 181.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 29.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.