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About

Castle Hill is a residential area located to the north of Ipswich town centre. The district is primarily characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, with some post-war developments. It sits on elevated ground, providing views across the town. The area contains local shops and services along its main roads, catering to daily needs. Its proximity to the central business district makes it a practical location for commuting.

The area takes its name from the large, tree-covered mound that is its central feature. This historic motte is the site of a former Norman castle, with the remains of the keep still visible. Public footpaths lead to the summit, which is a popular local spot. The hill is surrounded by a park and playing fields, offering green space within the urban setting.

Area overview

On average Castle Hill has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 5.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Castle Hill is £57,883 per year. There are 1 schools in Castle Hill: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Castle Hill is home to around 7,432 people, with a population density of about 4,238.4 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
5.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Castle Hill Population
7,432
Population density
4,238.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
27.05(+295%)
Violence and sexual offences
19.38(-39%)
Vehicle crime
8.34(+90%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.77(-67%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.77(-41%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,521
87.73%
Other White
283
3.81%
Indian
87
1.17%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
83
1.12%
Other Asian
78
1.05%
Total population: 7,433

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,559
25.41%
No qualifications
1,160
18.9%
Level 3 (A level)
1,126
18.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
914
14.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
749
12.21%
Total 16+ residents: 6,136

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,414
46.19%
Owns with a mortgage
1,142
37.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
243
7.94%
Social rents from council
131
4.28%
Other social rented
69
2.25%
Total households: 3,061

Property prices in Castle Hill

Median price£280,000
Price per sq ft£297
Sales (last 12 months)73
Typical range (middle 50%)£250K – £315K

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 (about £297 per square foot) in Castle Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £545,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Castle Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£422,500£349
Semi-Detached57£276,000£290
Terraced3£200,000£252
Flats1£145,000£241

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Castle Hill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castle Hill.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£390,000£218,600£227,000
2017£345,500£230,000£202,000
2018£303,500£232,000£222,500
2019£350,000£234,500£220,000
2020£320,000£240,000£197,500
2021£393,750£250,000£220,000
2022£415,000£295,000£247,500
2023£443,000£290,000£253,000
2024£382,000£275,000£240,000
2025£365,000£280,000£200,000
2026£425,000£270,000—
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castle Hill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Castle Hill.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£250£226£228
2017£277£242£208
2018£267£240£235
2019£259£253£236
2020£289£257£214
2021£292£265£236
2022£356£310£268
2023£334£298£267
2024£316£294£252
2025£342£299£229
2026£253£276—
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Castle Hill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Castle Hill in the last year.

All postcodes in Castle Hill

IP14NH

One House Lane

IP14LH

Dale Hall Lane

IP16BE

Beechcroft Road

IP14JF

Silverdale Close

IP16EB

Meredith Road

IP16DW

Chesterfield Drive

IP16DH

Highfield Road

IP16DA

Highfield Road

IP16DR

Preston Drive

IP14HG

Lower Dales View Road

IP15DX

Norwich Road

IP16DU

Tranmere Grove

IP16JT

Norwich Road

IP14HL

Dales View Road

IP15DY

Castle Road

IP14EJ

Norwich Road

IP16HD

Shakespeare Road

IP16DD

Highfield Road

IP14NW

The Grove

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.