Postcode report
Is IP3 8NQ a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About IP3 8NQ: area rating, property, schools and local change
IP3 8NQ is a postcode in Holywells, Ipswich, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near IP3 8NQ, then scores the surrounding small area 75/100 - top 9% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around IP3 8NQ are local prosperity and health, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for IP3 8NQ is based on East Suffolk 026 Census 2021. It covers 8,048 residents, 269 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 51, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 88% owner-occupied, 10% privately rented, 2% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 10/10.
For property prices near IP3 8NQ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the IP3 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £238k from 116 rolling sales, up 9.3% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near IP3 8NQ can compare 4 state schools within one mile, including 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 1 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near IP3 8NQ by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around IP3 8NQ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 9 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about IP3 8NQ
Is IP3 8NQ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 75/100 (top 9% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near IP3 8NQ?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near IP3 8NQ?
4 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near IP3 8NQ?
LocaleIQ currently matches 1 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for IP3 8NQ?
LocaleIQ matched IP3 8NQ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in IP3 8NQ?
The latest median sold price is £238k based on 116 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around IP3 8NQ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 9 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.