Copdock Interchange, Ipswich, IP8 3TT

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IP8 3TT has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents 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	50.9%	49.8%	-1.1%	51.0%	-1.2%
Male	49.1%	50.2%	1.1%	49.0%	1.2%

Partnership Status

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 3TT, 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	44.3%	43.3%	-1.0%	37.9%	5.4%
Married: Opposite sex	43.9%	44.2%	0.3%	44.2%	0.0%
Separated	1.4%	0.4%	-1.0%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	8.6%	10%	1.4%	9.1%	0.9%
Widowed	1.8%	2.2%	0.4%	6.1%	-3.9%

Health

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 (87.2%) 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	52.3%	51.2%	-1.1%	48.4%	2.8%
Good health	35.9%	36%	0.1%	33.6%	2.4%
Fair health	10.1%	10.8%	0.7%	12.7%	-1.9%
Bad health	1.7%	1.7%	0.0%	4.0%	-2.3%
Very bad health	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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 3TT this area, 7.8% 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	11.8%	7.8%	-4.0%	18.2%	-10.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	18.6%	15.2%	-3.4%	9.6%	5.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.6%	18.6%	0.0%	13.4%	5.2%
Apprenticeship	3.6%	4.8%	1.2%	5.3%	-0.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.9%	23.8%	12.9%	16.9%	6.9%
Degree or Similar	33.9%	28.6%	-5.3%	33.8%	-5.2%
Other	2.7%	1.3%	-1.4%	2.8%	-1.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.3%	2.7%	2.4%	0.7%	2.0%
Indian	1%	1.4%	0.4%	3.1%	-1.7%
Other Asian	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	1.6%	-0.9%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	1.7%	1.4%	0.8%	0.9%
Mixed White and African	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.7%	1.7%	0.0%	0.9%	0.8%
Mixed Other	2.1%	4.1%	2.0%	0.8%	3.3%
White	91.3%	85.8%	-5.5%	81.4%	4.4%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	0.1%	-0.1%
Arab	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Other	0.3%	1.4%	1.1%	1.6%	-0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 87.3% 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	94.1%	87.3%	-6.8%	83.2%	4.1%
European Union	2.4%	3.8%	1.4%	6.1%	-2.3%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0.7%	1%	0.3%	2.7%	-1.7%
Middle East and Asia	1%	3.8%	2.8%	5.6%	-1.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.7%	2.1%	0.4%	1.3%	0.8%
Oceania	0%	1.7%	1.7%	0.3%	1.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.7%	86.4%	-7.3%	83.2%	3.2%
10+ Years	2.4%	9.5%	7.1%	9.8%	-0.3%
5-10 Years	1%	3.7%	2.7%	2.9%	0.8%
Less than 2 years	2.8%	0.3%	-2.5%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	79.3%	76.7%	2.6%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Portugal	1%	0.5%	0.5%
Poland	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%
Romania	1.4%	0.9%	0.5%
Turkey	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
South and Eastern Africa	1%	0.2%	0.8%
Central and South America	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
Oceania	1.4%	0.1%	1.3%
No passport held	13.3%	13.5%	-0.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	50.5%	37.2%	13.3%
Christian	38.7%	46.2%	-7.5%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	1%	1.7%	-0.7%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	1.7%	6.5%	-4.8%
Not answered	7.4%	6.0%	1.4%

Safety

Is Copdock Interchange Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Copdock Interchange was 269.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 1063.4% higher than the Copdock & Washbrook average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

Copdock Interchange has the highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Copdock & Washbrook and the 4th highest crime rate of 301 local areas in Babergh .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 93.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 39.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£49,100

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in IP8 3TT, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Copdock Interchange are based on 4 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Babergh.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Copdock Interchange, Ipswich, IP8 3TT

Estimated Average Property Prices for IP8 3TT

Average Price
£2,354,310

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£2,354,310

Estimated Average Property Prices for Copdock Interchange

Average Price
£1,851,618

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£358,043

Other
£2,349,476

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Copdock InterchangeStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Mcdonald'S Restaurant Copdock Interchange, Ipswich, Suffolk Other, an established residential building	£1,150,000	2023-03-23	£1,107,830
Burger King (Uk) Ltd Copdock Interchange, Ipswich, Suffolk Other, an established residential building	£506,752	2022-06-28	£488,169
Toys R Us Copdock Interchange, Ipswich, Suffolk Other, an established residential building	£5,200,000	2020-06-30	£5,452,427
Burger King (Uk) Ltd Copdock Interchange, Ipswich, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property	£76,250	1995-06-09	£358,043

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for IP8 3TT

Employment

IP8 3TT 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	113
Part-Time Employee	40
Self-Employed	21
Retired	21
Student (economically inactive)	12
Looking after home or family	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Unemployed	4
Other	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	26
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	20
Human health and social work activities	19
Financial and insurance activities	16
Accommodation and food service activities	16
Construction	14
Education	13
Transport and storage	12
Manufacturing	10
Other	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Real estate activities	3
Information and communication	3
Administrative and support service activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Highfield Nursery School Chesterfield Drive , IP1 6DW	4out of 4	4,918 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sprites Primary Academy Stonechat Road , IP2 0SA	1out of 4	967 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Copdock Primary School School Hill , Copdock IP8 3HY	4out of 4	1,206 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Gusford Community Primary School Sheldrake Drive , IP2 9LQ	2out of 4	1,555 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Oaks Primary School Aster Road , IP2 0NR	4out of 4	1,962 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sproughton Church of England Primary School Church Lane , Sproughton IP8 3BB	3out of 4	2,290 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Chantry Academy Mallard Way , IP2 9LR	3out of 4	2,398 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy Maidenhall Approach , IP2 8PL	2out of 4	3,832 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Westbourne Academy Marlow Road , IP1 5JN	3out of 4	4,330 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
One Sixth Form College Scrivener Drive , Pinewood IP8 3SU	- not rated	639 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Suffolk New College Rope Walk , IP4 1LT	- not rated	5,254 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Bridge School Sprites Lane , IP8 3ND	1out of 4	610 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Belstead House Adult Education Centre Sprites Lane , Belstead IP8 3NA	- not rated	843 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Catch 22 Include Primary School Suffolk Include Suffolk , Springvale Court IP8 3AS	- not rated	1,193 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Stone Lodge Academy Stone Lodge Lane West , IP2 9HW	3out of 4	2,672 yd	Academy special sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's College Belstead Road , Birkfield IP2 9DR	- not rated	2,712 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco Family Dining Ltd	The Cafe @ Tesco Tesco Family Dining Ltd, Copdock Interchange		180 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Chestnut Tree Farm	3 Donald Mackintosh Way, Pinewood		374 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Yo! To Go Ipswich	Tesco Stores Ltd, Copdock Interchange		176 yd
Supreme Pizza & India Gate	India Gate & Supreme Pizza Unit 1, Laburnum Close		750 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Poundland	Unit B, Copdock Interchange	30 yd
Tesco	Tesco Stores Ltd, Copdock Interchange	176 yd
Aldi Foodstore	Aldi Store Ltd, 2 Donald Mackintosh Way	406 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The Bridge School SPRITES LANE	grass pitches, swimming pool	466 yd
Suffolk One SCRIVENER DRIVE	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite	670 yd
You Fit Health Club (Ipswich) LONDON ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	768 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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.