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About

Belstead Hills sits on the southern edge of Ipswich, characterised by residential streets and a mix of housing from different eras. The area is primarily residential, with local shops and schools serving the community. It is bordered by Belstead Brook and areas of open parkland to the south.

A notable local feature is the historic Belstead House, set within its own grounds. The area provides views across the Gipping Valley, with pedestrian paths connecting to the wider Suffolk countryside.

Area overview

On average Belstead Hills has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 25.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Belstead Hills is £45,429 per year. There are 2 schools in Belstead Hills: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Belstead Hills is home to around 6,776 people, with a population density of about 5,570.1 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
25.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Belstead Hills Population
6,776
Population density
5,570.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.01(+14%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.77(-7%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.64(+5%)
Other theft
6.05(+11%)
Shoplifting
4.57(-33%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,815
85.79%
Other White
264
3.89%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
154
2.27%
Other
87
1.28%
African
82
1.21%
Total population: 6,778

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,489
27.28%
Level 4+ (Degree)
913
16.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
851
15.59%
Level 3 (A level)
815
14.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
804
14.73%
Total 16+ residents: 5,459

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
986
33.32%
Owns with a mortgage
749
25.31%
Social rents from council
699
23.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
348
11.76%
Other social rented
104
3.51%
Total households: 2,959

Property prices in Belstead Hills

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Belstead Hills area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £415,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Belstead Hills in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Belstead Hills over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached38£230,000
Terraced23£227,000
Detached9£340,000
Flats4£113,250

10 years median price trend in Belstead Hills

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Belstead Hills.

All postcodes in Belstead Hills

IP20QY

Hawthorn Drive

IP29QA

Lakeside Road

IP20SU

London Road

IP29RT

Wardley Close

IP20QG

Hawthorn Drive

IP29LG

Heywood Close

IP29LF

Sheldrake Drive

IP29NQ

Tern Road

IP29LQ

Sheldrake Drive

IP20RY

Greenfinch Avenue

IP20SQ

Greenfinch Avenue

IP20RS

Woodpecker Road

IP29TB

The Chestnuts

IP29NB

Plover Road

IP29NN

Heron Road

IP20RG

Hawthorn Drive

IP29WJ

Widgeon Close

IP29LX

Mallard Way

IP29LE

Sheldrake Drive

IP29LB

Edgeworth Road

IP20QH

Pheasant Road

IP20SB

Goldcrest Road

IP29TD

Didsbury Close

IP20TJ

Wren Avenue

IP29PY

Lakeside Close

IP20SH

Greenfinch Avenue

IP29RF

Eccles Road

IP29PJ

Bridgwater Road

IP20QE

Hawthorn Drive

IP29RP

Ellenbrook Road

IP20RQ

Redwing Close

IP20ST

London Road

IP29LU

Mallard Way

IP20RH

Hawthorn Drive

IP20QX

Hawthorn Drive

IP29PL

Holcombe Crescent

IP29NJ

Tern Road

IP29NP

Sheldrake Drive

IP29RE

Eccles Road

IP29PH

Bridgwater Road

IP29PU

Manchester Road

IP29PZ

Lakeside Road

IP20SJ

Merlin Road

IP29LH

Sheldrake Drive

IP20RX

Hawthorn Drive

IP29QU

Radcliffe Drive

IP20RL

Bunting Road

IP20SZ

Linnet Road

IP29QX

Bramhall Close

IP20RN

Kestrel Road

IP29FA

Hawthorn Drive

IP29LS

Mallard Way

IP29QP

Hale Close

IP29PS

Manchester Road

IP29NW

Pintail Close

IP20TX

Chantry Green

IP29XX

Wilmslow Drive

IP29QL

Holcombe Crescent

IP29JX

Sheldrake Drive

IP29QG

Bridgwater Road

IP29NL

Bittern Close

IP20RJ

Bunting Road

IP29NG

Sheldrake Drive

IP20QD

Hawthorn Drive

IP29BF

Mallard Way

IP29QN

Bridgwater Road

IP20QQ

Hawthorn Drive

IP29QQ

Monton Rise

IP20SD

Scrivener Drive

IP20TT

Swallow Road

IP20QL

Kingfisher Avenue

IP29NF

Sheldrake Drive

IP29RW

Ellenbrook Road

IP20SY

London Road

IP29RQ

Eccles Road

IP29NZ

Widgeon Close

IP20TB

Robin Drive

IP20TF

Robin Drive

IP20TR

Peewit Road

IP29JZ

Sheldrake Drive

IP20TH

Teal Close

IP29QZ

Radcliffe Drive

IP29JY

Barton Close

IP29RD

Radcliffe Drive

IP29QB

Dunlin Road

IP20TE

Robin Drive

IP20RU

Hawthorn Drive

IP20RA

Middleton Close

IP20QN

Kingfisher Avenue

IP29QJ

Holcombe Crescent

IP29RN

Ellenbrook Road

IP29PW

Holcombe Crescent

IP20RZ

Greenfinch Avenue

IP29RA

Clifton Way

IP20TU

Chantry Green

IP29LT

Mallard Way

IP20TS

Swallow Road

IP20RD

Hawthorn Drive

IP20SA

Stonechat Road

IP29RL

Swinton Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.