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England / East of England / Ipswich / Bridge

About

Bridge ward is located in the northern part of Ipswich, bordered by the River Gipping to the west. The area includes residential neighborhoods, industrial estates, and green spaces like Bourne Park. It is well-connected to the town center and nearby areas via major roads such as Norwich Road and Bramford Road.

The ward features a mix of housing, from Victorian terraces to modern developments, catering to a range of residents. Local amenities include schools, shops, and community facilities, with easy access to Ipswich town center for additional services. The river and parks provide recreational opportunities, while industrial zones support local employment.

Area overview

On average Bridge has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 27.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Bridge is £40,700 per year. There are 3 schools in Bridge: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

2/10

Social housing

27.3%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Bridge Population

9,840

Population density

4,912.6 per km²

Demographics

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

Housing

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 72 recent sales, the median property price is £188,750 in Bridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £79,995 up to £890,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	5	£390,000	£245,000	£365,000	£415,000	£795,000
Flats	16	£113,000	£83,749	£95,250	£120,000	£199,375
Semi-Detached	19	£250,000	£184,500	£221,000	£265,500	£290,500
Terraced	32	£173,750	£116,375	£144,500	£201,250	£269,000

10 years price trend in Bridge

All postcodes in Bridge

IP28JF

Great Whip Street

IP28LP

Bostock Road

IP28RW

Brickfield Close

IP28DG

Vaughan Street

IP28DW

Vaughan Street

IP28LE

Bruff Road

IP28PL

Maidenhall Approach

IP28PS

Conway Close

IP28QF

Montgomery Road

IP29DA

Broomhayes

IP29SJ

Belstead Road

IP28EB

Croft Street

IP28FD

Barnard Square

IP28JB

Bell Close

IP28LA

Cowell Street

IP28PB

Oak Hill Lane

IP28QX

Halifax Road

IP29AX

Belstead Road

IP28AR

Belstead Road

IP28DS

Ashley Street

IP28EU

College Street

IP28FF

Barnard Square

IP28FH

Barnard Square

IP28GW

Bruff Road

IP28JP

Bromley Close

IP28LN

Sinclair Drive

IP28NT

Belstead Avenue

IP28QA

Montgomery Road

IP28QJ

Glamorgan Road

IP28RU

Gresley Gardens

IP29SX

Rowanhayes Close

IP28BN

Belstead Avenue

IP28BQ

Philip Road

IP28DL

Pauline Street

IP28HD

Felaw Street

IP28RF

Cardiff Avenue

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail