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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 very 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
9/10
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
38.82(+23%)
Shoplifting
11.38(+66%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.38(-2%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.72(+22%)
Other theft
6.71(+23%)
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 76 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Bridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,000 up to £530,000.

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
Semi-Detached18£255,000
Flats13£120,000
Detached7£415,000
Terraced38£182,000

10 years median price trend in Bridge

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

All postcodes in Bridge

IP28JY

Wherstead Road

IP29AT

Belstead Road

IP28PH

Maidenhall Green

IP28DZ

Station Street

IP28SQ

Felaw Street

IP28PN

Felaw Street

IP28QA

Montgomery Road

IP28TH

Hawes Street

IP28LP

Bostock Road

IP28FA

Great Whip Street

IP28DX

Hartley Street

IP28RP

Purplett Street

IP28LZ

Aberdare Close

IP28AA

Burrell Road

IP29SB

Thornhayes Close

IP29DG

Hengrave Close

IP28EN

Seymour Road

IP28PR

Conway Close

IP29SG

Heatherhayes

IP28NA

La Salle Close

IP28QD

Snowdon Road

IP28NT

Belstead Avenue

IP28HH

Purplett Street

IP28LF

Wherstead Road

IP28TG

Davidson Close

IP28LN

Wherstead Road

IP28QY

Montgomery Road

IP28HZ

Sinclair Drive

IP28LR

Wherstead Road

IP28FD

Barnard Square

IP29SQ

Sagehayes Close

IP28RE

Halifax Road

IP28AU

Belstead Road

IP28AE

Burrell Road

IP28FF

Barnard Square

IP28TJ

Virginia Street

IP28JP

Wherstead Road

IP28PB

Oak Hill Lane

IP28QJ

Glamorgan Road

IP28BF

Virginia Place

IP28LT

Corporation Avenue

IP29BX

Burghley Close

IP28DY

Station Street

IP28HJ

Brickfield Close

IP28JZ

Wherstead Road

IP28DW

Vaughan Street

IP29AL

Oak Hill Lane

IP28AJ

Princes Street

IP28NP

Belstead Avenue

IP29BJ

Prince Of Wales Drive

IP29GX

Barleyhayes Close

IP28DA

Bridge

IP28QQ

Cardiff Avenue

IP28BH

Philip Road

IP28QG

Carmarthen Close

IP28QN

Glamorgan Road

IP28ET

Dock Street

IP28RX

Hawes Street

IP28HF

Tyler Street

IP28EE

Little Croft Street

IP28RW

Brickfield Close

IP28JR

Wherstead Road

IP28AH

Burrell Road

IP28RG

Brecon Close

IP28GS

Bruff Road

IP28SN

Stoke Quay

IP28RU

Gresley Gardens

IP28QT

Swansea Avenue

IP28SJ

Felaw Street

IP28JS

Rapier Street

IP28HW

New Cut West

IP28GY

Bruff Road

IP28EU

Stokebridge Maltings

IP28LB

Wherstead Road

IP28BN

Luther Road

IP28HX

Johnson Close

IP28PZ

Prince Of Wales Drive

IP29DA

Broomhayes

IP28PA

Oak Hill Lane

IP29BN

Prince Of Wales Drive

IP28DT

Shelley Street

IP28GX

Bruff Road

IP28NZ

Maidenhall Approach

IP29AX

Belstead Road

IP28AD

Burrell Road

IP28JQ

Wherstead Road

IP28BZ

Stoke Street

IP28JX

Riverside Industrial Park

IP28DG

Vaughan Street

IP28JF

Vernon Street

IP28JT

Bromley Close

IP28LA

Cowell Street

IP28FE

Barnard Square

IP28PG

Maidenhall Approach

IP28EZ

Great Whip Street

IP28EP

Griffin Court

IP28DD

Austin Street

IP28RA

Montgomery Road

IP28NB

Sinclair Drive

IP28PS

Conway Close

Data Sources

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