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About

Castle Hill ward occupies the northern part of Ipswich's town centre, centred on the historic mound from which it takes its name. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of Victorian terraced housing and more modern apartment developments. It is bounded by major routes like Woodbridge Road and contains key civic institutions, including the main police station and the crown courts.

The ward's defining feature is the grassy hillock of Castle Hill itself, a scheduled monument marking the site of Ipswich's original Norman motte-and-bailey castle. Though only earthworks remain, it provides a quiet green space overlooking the town. The area functions as a residential gateway to the central shopping districts and waterfront, with its community focused on local schools and the nearby Christchurch Park.

Area overview

On average Castle Hill has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 3 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 4,237.9 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
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
4,237.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
27.05(+295%)
Violence and sexual offences
19.38(-39%)
Vehicle crime
8.34(+90%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.77(-41%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.77(-67%)
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 qualifications or above
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

Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 in Castle Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £545,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Castle Hill 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 Castle Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached15£365,000
Flats1£145,000
Semi-Detached64£280,000
Terraced7£200,000

10 years median price trend in Castle Hill

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

All postcodes in Castle Hill

IP16DW

Chesterfield Drive

IP16AD

Ashcroft Road

IP16DT

Tranmere Grove

IP16BN

Pinecroft Road

IP16NF

Garrick Way

IP14LB

Kensington Road

IP16BE

Beechcroft Road

IP16EB

Meredith Road

IP14HS

Pine View Road

IP14NL

Henley Road

IP16DA

Highfield Road

IP14HE

Knightsdale Road

IP16DQ

Mansfield Avenue

IP14LE

Knightsdale Road

IP16AE

Ashcroft Road

IP16HD

Shakespeare Road

IP14JF

Silverdale Close

IP14HQ

Westholme Road

IP14JE

Dales Road

IP15DX

Norwich Road

IP14HX

Sherrington Road

IP16BQ

Cedarcroft Road

IP14JR

Dales Road

IP16BL

Cedarcroft Road

IP16AT

Ashcroft Lane

IP16AP

Rosecroft Road

IP14HR

Pine View Road

IP16BS

Willowcroft Road

IP14NX

Henley Road

IP14LP

Karen Close

IP16AW

Hazelcroft Road

IP14HL

Dales View Road

IP14NN

Henley Road

IP16NX

Elmcroft Road

IP16JR

Norwich Road

IP16DG

Highfield Road

IP16JS

Norwich Road

IP14HN

Park View Road

IP14NQ

Henley Road

IP16BB

Beechcroft Road

IP14LA

Mornington Avenue

IP16JU

Norwich Road

IP16BP

Cedarcroft Road

IP16BH

Charlton Avenue

IP14JZ

Queensdale Close

IP14NH

One House Lane

IP16DF

Highfield Approach

IP16BG

Cedarcroft Road

IP14LD

Kensington Road

IP14LR

Dales Road

IP15DT

Norwich Road

IP14NJ

Henley Road

IP16NA

Elmcroft Road

IP16DL

Chesterfield Drive

IP16BJ

Cedarcroft Road

IP15EZ

Broadway Lane

IP16AF

Ashcroft Road

IP14LL

Cotswold Avenue

IP14HU

Sherrington Road

IP14NZ

Vere Gardens

IP14HT

Sherrington Road

IP16AN

Larchcroft Road

IP14NS

Henley Road

IP14NG

Henley Road

IP14EJ

Norwich Road

IP14LU

Clive Avenue

IP14JP

Wharfedale Road

IP16DJ

Highfield Road

IP14NR

The Grove

IP16AA

Ashcroft Road

IP14JJ

Knightsdale Road

IP14LH

Dale Hall Lane

IP16JT

Norwich Road

IP15DZ

Castle Road

IP15ED

Ravensfield Road

IP16AB

Ashcroft Road

IP14LN

Cheltenham Avenue

IP16BD

Beechcroft Road

IP14LT

June Avenue

IP16DN

Chesterfield Drive

IP16DH

Highfield Road

IP16ND

Elmcroft Road

IP16DR

Preston Drive

IP16BW

Pinecroft Road

IP14LJ

Cotswold Avenue

IP14LS

Dale Hall Lane

IP14JG

Princedale Close

IP16AR

Larchcroft Road

IP14HP

Park View Road

IP15EA

Shrubland Avenue

IP14NP

The Grove

IP14NW

The Grove

IP14HG

Lower Dales View Road

IP14HY

Park View Road

IP14NT

Henley Road

IP14LW

Dale Hall Lane

IP16BA

Beechcroft Road

IP16DS

Preston Drive

IP16DE

Chelsea Close

IP16NB

Elmcroft Road

Data Sources

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