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Castle Hill

England / East of England / Ipswich / Castle Hill

About

Castle Hill ward is located in the northwest of Ipswich, covering a mix of residential and green spaces. The area includes parts of the town centre, with housing ranging from Victorian terraces to modern developments. It is bordered by major roads like Norwich Road and Woodbridge Road, providing connections to other parts of Ipswich and beyond.

The ward features several parks, including Castle Hill Park and Holywells Park, offering open spaces for recreation. Educational facilities like Northgate High School and St Margaret’s Primary School serve the local community. The area has a mix of independent shops and larger retail outlets, particularly along Norwich Road.

Area overview

On average Castle Hill has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Castle Hill is £45,700 per year. There are 3 schools in Castle Hill: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
5.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Castle Hill Population
7,432
Population density
4,237.9 per km²

Demographics

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

Housing

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 81 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 in Castle Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £510,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached13£425,000
Flats1£145,000
Semi-Detached59£279,000
Terraced8£240,000

10 years price trend in Castle Hill

All postcodes in Castle Hill

IP16NA

Elmcroft Road

IP14HW

Pine Avenue

IP14JD

Dales Road

IP16BW

Elmcroft Road

IP14HN

Park View Road

IP14NL

Henley Road

IP14LU

Clive Avenue

IP14LX

Dale Hall Lane

IP16BQ

Cedarcroft Road

IP14HX

Kensington Road

IP15EZ

Broadway Lane

IP16BP

Cedarcroft Road

IP14NJ

Henley Road

IP14HR

Pine Avenue

IP16BA

Beechcroft Road

IP16JS

Norwich Road

IP14NQ

Henley Road

IP14LJ

Cheltenham Avenue

IP16BH

Charlton Avenue
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Data Sources

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