IP8 3QQ is in Chattisham, Ipswich and Babergh district. IP8 3QQ is located in the Copdock & Washbrook electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Suffolk. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chattisham, Ipswich, IP8 3QQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IP8 3QQ 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 | 52.7% | 45% | -7.7% | 51.0% | -6.0% |
| Male | 47.3% | 55% | 7.7% | 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 vicinity of IP8 3QQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 69% 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 | 17.9% | 18.4% | 0.5% | 37.9% | -19.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.9% | 69% | 6.1% | 44.2% | 24.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 6.3% | -6.6% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 5% | 5.1% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 (87.8%) 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 | 53.9% | 39.8% | -14.1% | 48.4% | -8.6% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 48% | 13.9% | 33.6% | 14.4% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 11.7% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -3.4% |
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 IP8 3QQ this area, 8.2% 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 | 15% | 8.2% | -6.8% | 18.2% | -10.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 11.4% | -0.7% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 13.9% | -3.2% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 16.5% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.7% | 41.1% | 5.4% | 33.8% | 7.3% |
| Other | 6.4% | 2.5% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.6% | 97.1% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 91.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.6% | 91.2% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 91.2% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 2.9% | -0.7% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.3% | 76.7% | 11.6% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Turkey | 2.9% | 0.1% | 2.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.6% | 37.2% | -5.6% |
| Christian | 60.8% | 46.2% | 14.6% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around IP8 3QQ was 28.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.2% higher than the Copdock & Washbrook average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
IP8 3QQ has the 12th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Copdock & Washbrook and the 125th lowest crime rate of 301 local areas in Babergh .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.1%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Folly Folly Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Other, an established residential building | £960,000 | 2025-08-21 | £952,163 |
| The Folly, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £602,000 | 2014-06-27 | £937,587 |
| Brimlin Cottage, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2002-01-08 | £1,408,223 |
IP8 3QQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
IP8 3QQ 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in IP8 3QQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 51 |
| Full-Time Employee | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hintlesham and Chattisham Church of England Primary School George Street , Hintlesham IP8 3NH | 4out of 4 | 2,495 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Capel St Mary Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School The Street , Capel St Mary IP9 2EG | 3out of 4 | 3,646 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Copdock Primary School School Hill , Copdock IP8 3HY | 4out of 4 | 4,223 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hadleigh Stonehouse Road , Hadleigh IP7 5BH | 3out of 4 | 5,374 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hadleigh High School Highlands Road , Hadleigh IP7 5HU | 3out of 4 | 4,988 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 25.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.