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About

Bridge ward lies along the western bank of the River Orwell, its boundaries shaped by the waterway and major roads like the A137. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of housing from Victorian terraces to more modern developments. Commercial activity is concentrated around key routes, with local shops and services catering to the community. The ward's geography is defined by its proximity to the river and the Wet Dock, influencing its layout and character.

A notable landmark is the 'Isaac Lord' complex, a repurposed industrial building that now houses various businesses. Open spaces include the recreational grounds near the waterfront, offering views of the marina and passing ships. The area's history is tied to the maritime and engineering trades that once dominated this part of Ipswich, with some older structures reflecting this industrial past.

Area overview

On average Bridge has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 27.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bridge is £47,243 per year. There are 3 schools in Bridge: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Bridge is home to around 9,840 people, with a population density of about 4,912.6 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
27.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bridge Population
9,840
Population density
4,912.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.6(+21%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.79(+2%)
Shoplifting
8.64(+22%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.33(+30%)
Other theft
7.32(+32%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,643
67.51%
Other White
1,342
13.64%
African
319
3.24%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
259
2.63%
Other
238
2.42%
Total population: 9,840

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,900
24.44%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,838
23.65%
Level 3 (A level)
1,237
15.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,044
13.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,006
12.94%
Total 16+ residents: 7,773

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,121
26.08%
Owns with a mortgage
920
21.41%
Owns outright
835
19.43%
Social rents from council
640
14.89%
Other social rented
631
14.68%
Total households: 4,298

Property prices in Bridge

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £187,500 in Bridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,000 up to £510,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bridge 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 Bridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£427,500
Flats14£117,000
Semi-Detached17£250,000
Terraced32£171,250

10 years median price trend in Bridge

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

All postcodes in Bridge

IP28PA

Oak Hill Lane

IP28RF

Halifax Road

IP28AB

Burrell Road

IP28BL

Luther Road

IP28EE

Little Croft Street

IP28EQ

Rectory Road

IP28LG

Wherstead Road

IP28LZ

Aberdare Close

IP28NA

La Salle Close

IP28BF

Virginia Place

IP28JL

Wherstead Road

IP28SJ

Felaw Street

IP29SL

Heatherhayes

IP28FE

Barnard Square

IP28FJ

Barnard Square

IP28JW

Wherstead Road

IP28PE

Pembroke Close

IP29BT

Blickling Close

IP29BY

Chatsworth Crescent

IP28DX

Hartley Street

IP28JD

Vernon Street

IP29AL

Oak Hill Lane

IP28EA

Station Street

IP28HY

Bromley Close

IP28QN

Glamorgan Road

IP28DF

Austin Street

IP29BU

Chatsworth Crescent

IP28PT

Conway Close

IP28AS

Belstead Road

IP28DB

Bridge

IP28HH

Purplett Street

IP28JH

Wherstead Road

IP28DZ

Station Street

IP29BS

Chatsworth Crescent

IP28BJ

Martin Road

IP28HN

Mather Way

IP28LQ

Wherstead Road

IP29AZ

Briarhayes Close

IP28AU

Belstead Road

IP28QZ

Tenby Road

IP29AU

Gorsehayes

IP28DP

Littles Crescent

IP28BZ

Stoke Street

IP28HA

Bulstrode Road

IP28HJ

Brickfield Close

IP28JU

Harland Street

IP28PU

Flint Close

IP28DE

Bell Close

IP28GR

Worsdell Close

IP28NR

Belstead Avenue

IP28NZ

Maidenhall Approach

IP28QB

Montgomery Road

IP28RP

Purplett Street

IP28QH

Cardiff Avenue

IP28JT

Bromley Close

IP28QP

Montgomery Road

IP28TF

Washington Close

IP29BL

Prince Of Wales Drive

IP28AA

Burrell Road

IP28JZ

Wherstead Road

IP28PQ

Maidenhall Green

IP28LW

Wherstead Road

IP28RR

Webb Street

IP29SA

Laurelhayes

IP28EF

Croft Street

IP28JR

Wherstead Road

IP28PJ

Maidenhall Green

IP28BX

Stoke Street

IP28LJ

Wherstead Road

IP29DG

Hengrave Close

IP29SQ

Sagehayes Close

IP28DY

Station Street

IP28HF

Tyler Street

IP29SH

Almondhayes

IP28PX

Brecon Close

IP28RE

Halifax Road

IP28LD

Wherstead Road

IP28GX

Bruff Road

IP28LB

Wherstead Road

IP28BB

Belstead Road

IP28EN

Seymour Road

IP29SY

Heatherhayes

IP28DQ

Turin Street

IP28QR

Montgomery Road

IP28RL

Hawes Street

IP28SD

Bath Street

IP29DB

Fernhayes Close

IP29DE

Heatherhayes

IP28DU

Bradley Street

IP28FA

Great Whip Street

IP28LF

Wherstead Road

IP28RS

Monmouth Close

IP28DT

Shelley Street

IP28PF

Maidenhall Approach

IP28RG

Brecon Close

IP28TE

Jamestown Boulevard

IP28BD

Belstead Road

IP28QG

Carmarthen Close

IP29BW

Prince Of Wales Drive

IP28DH

Kenyon Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.