Acer Grove is in Ipswich and in Babergh district. IP8 3RR is located in the Sproughton & Pinewood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Suffolk. This postcode has been in use since 1986-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Acer Grove, Ipswich, IP8 3RR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP8 3RP, IP8 3RD, IP8 3RJ, IP8 3RG, IP8 3RH, IP2 9XZ, IP8 3NB, IP2 9XG, IP8 3RQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IP8 3RR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 50.9% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 47.8% | 49.1% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 IP8 3RR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.8% 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 | 57% | 58.8% | 1.8% | 37.9% | 20.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.9% | 15.5% | -5.4% | 44.2% | -28.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 3.7% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 15.7% | 16.6% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 7.5% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 3.2% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 (90.5%) 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 | 51.7% | 44.3% | -7.4% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 46.2% | 10.4% | 33.6% | 12.6% |
| Fair health | 10% | 7.5% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -5.2% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 13.4% | 14.4% | 1.0% | 18.2% | -3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.6% | 12.8% | -5.8% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.4% | 18.1% | -6.3% | 13.4% | 4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 4.3% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.3% | 19.1% | 2.8% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.5% | 29.3% | 7.8% | 33.8% | -4.5% |
| Other | 3.5% | 2.1% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.9% 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 | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97% | 92.9% | -4.1% | 81.4% | 11.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 83.3% 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 | 96% | 83.3% | -12.7% | 83.2% | 0.1% |
| European Union | 2% | 9.6% | 7.6% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 82.1% | -12.9% | 83.2% | -1.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.9% | 9.9% | 9.8% | 0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 5.2% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.6% | 76.7% | 0.9% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Lithuania | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10% | 13.5% | -3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.7% | 37.2% | 17.5% |
| Christian | 38.2% | 46.2% | -8.0% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Acer Grove was 20.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.8% lower than the Copdock & Washbrook average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Acer Grove has the 10th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Copdock & Washbrook and the 86th lowest crime rate of 301 local areas in Babergh .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Acer Grove, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2025-02-07 | £184,080 |
| 11 Acer Grove, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-07-26 | £198,610 |
| 5 Acer Grove, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £197,500 | 2023-09-08 | £197,106 |
| 31 Acer Grove, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £209,000 | 2023-06-06 | £207,136 |
| Flat 1 Woodlands Acer Grove, Ipswich, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2023-05-05 | £132,313 |
| Full-Time Employee | 114 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Chesterfield Drive , IP1 6DW | 4out of 4 | 4,787 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprites Primary Academy Stonechat Road , IP2 0SA | 1out of 4 | 558 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gusford Community Primary School Sheldrake Drive , IP2 9LQ | 2out of 4 | 823 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oaks Primary School Aster Road , IP2 0NR | 4out of 4 | 1,492 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Copdock Primary School School Hill , Copdock IP8 3HY | 4out of 4 | 1,695 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Willows Primary School Downing Close , IP2 9ER | 3out of 4 | 1,749 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chantry Academy Mallard Way , IP2 9LR | 3out of 4 | 1,781 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy Maidenhall Approach , IP2 8PL | 2out of 4 | 3,155 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne Academy Marlow Road , IP1 5JN | 3out of 4 | 4,308 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Sixth Form College Scrivener Drive , Pinewood IP8 3SU | - not rated | 494 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Suffolk New College Rope Walk , IP4 1LT | - not rated | 4,675 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge School Sprites Lane , IP8 3ND | 1out of 4 | 129 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belstead House Adult Education Centre Sprites Lane , Belstead IP8 3NA | - not rated | 336 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Catch 22 Include Primary School Suffolk Include Suffolk , Springvale Court IP8 3AS | - not rated | 1,497 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Belstead Road , Birkfield IP2 9DR | - not rated | 2,062 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stone Lodge Academy Stone Lodge Lane West , IP2 9HW | 3out of 4 | 2,064 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd | The Cafe @ Tesco Tesco Family Dining Ltd, Copdock Interchange | 817 yd | |
| Dyer's Diner and Coffee Shop | Chantry Library, Hawthorn Drive | 1,051 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belstead Arms Public House | Radcliffe Drive, Ipswich | 460 yd | |
| Chestnut Tree Farm | 3 Donald Mackintosh Way, Pinewood | 704 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supreme Pizza & India Gate | India Gate & Supreme Pizza Unit 1, Laburnum Close | 448 yd | |
| Ellenbrook Fish Bar | 13 Ellenbrook Green, Ipswich | 603 yd | |
| Yo! To Go Ipswich | Tesco Stores Ltd, Copdock Interchange | 828 yd | |
| Ipswich Codfellas | Codfellas Fish & Chip Shop, 33 Greenfinch Avenue | 859 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East of England Co-Op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 310 Sheldrake Drive | 645 yd | |
| Aldi Foodstore | Aldi Store Ltd, 2 Donald Mackintosh Way | 658 yd | |
| Poundland | Unit B, Copdock Interchange | 714 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Copdock Interchange | 828 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Bridge School SPRITES LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 268 yd |
| Gusford Community Primary School SHELDRAKE DRIVE | grass pitches | 680 yd |
| Suffolk One SCRIVENER DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 740 yd |
| You Fit Health Club (Ipswich) LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 921 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 | 93.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.0% |
| 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 | 73.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 96 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.