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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

IP28QB

Montgomery Road

IP29AY

Brackenhayes Close

IP28QH

Cardiff Avenue

IP28BB

Belstead Road

IP28PE

Pembroke Close

IP28HE

Felaw Street

IP28EW

Station Street

IP29AU

Gorsehayes

IP29SJ

Mallowhayes Close

IP28RS

Monmouth Close

IP28JD

Vernon Street

IP28QU

Swansea Avenue

IP28GR

Worsdell Close

IP28LX

Bourne Park

IP28LW

Wherstead Road

IP28RR

Webb Street

IP28SD

Bath Street

IP28LQ

Wherstead Road

IP29BT

Blickling Close

IP28TF

Washington Close

IP28RL

Hawes Street

IP28JH

Wherstead Road

IP28QL

Glamorgan Road

IP28JU

Harland Street

IP29BL

Prince Of Wales Drive

IP28NS

Belstead Avenue

IP28HY

Bromley Close

IP28QF

Montgomery Road

IP28EB

Croft Street

IP28LE

Wherstead Road

IP28BL

Luther Road

IP28QP

Montgomery Road

IP28BQ

Philip Road

IP28NU

Belstead Avenue

IP28LG

Wherstead Road

IP28EY

Gower Street

IP28PW

Sinclair Drive

IP28DP

Littles Crescent

IP28PY

Prince Of Wales Drive

IP28GA

Maidenhall Approach

IP28LJ

Wherstead Road

IP28LY

Bridge

IP28JW

Wherstead Road

IP28GT

Bruff Road

IP28BW

Luther Road

IP28NX

Maidenhall Approach

IP28EA

Station Street

IP28QZ

Tenby Road

IP29BP

Prince Of Wales Drive

IP28LH

Wherstead Road

IP28DH

Kenyon Street

IP28BD

Belstead Road

IP28PP

Maidenhall Approach

IP28JJ

Wherstead Road

IP29BY

Chatsworth Crescent

IP28GW

Bruff Road

IP28AS

Belstead Road

IP29DD

Heatherhayes

IP28QR

Montgomery Road

IP28DF

Austin Street

IP29SY

Heatherhayes

IP28PT

Conway Close

IP28EJ

Stoke Hall Road

IP28DL

Pauline Street

IP29SX

Rowanhayes Close

IP28PQ

Maidenhall Green

IP28JL

Wherstead Road

IP28LS

Wherstead Road

IP28NR

Belstead Avenue

IP28FH

Barnard Square

IP28HN

Mather Way

IP28QX

Halifax Road

IP28EH

Rectory Road

IP28RT

Bath Street

IP28LL

Wherstead Road

IP28FJ

Barnard Square

IP28PL

Maidenhall Approach

IP28DS

Ashley Street

IP28EG

Rectory Road

IP28AT

Selwyn Close

IP28RB

Montgomery Road

IP28JB

Vernon Street

IP28FG

Barnard Square

IP28TD

Discovery Avenue

IP28HD

Malting Terrace

IP28DN

Pauline Street

IP28BJ

Martin Road

IP29BZ

Headingham Close

IP28FL

Bridge

IP28LD

Wherstead Road

IP29TU

Yew Court

IP28DQ

Turin Street

IP28TE

Jamestown Boulevard

IP29SA

Laurelhayes

IP28QS

Montgomery Road

IP28AB

Burrell Road

IP28NY

Maidenhall Approach

IP11XH

Bridge

IP28RF

Halifax Road

IP28DE

Bell Close

Data Sources

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