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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 low deprivation and very 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 5.7% 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. The median sale price in Castle Hill is £282,500 (around £292 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £253,500 and £323,750. There are 1 schools in Castle Hill: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 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
5.7%
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

Median price: £282,500
Price per sq ft: £292
Sales (last 12 months): 86
Typical range (middle 50%): £254K – £324K

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £282,500 (about £292 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
Detached16£382,500£349
Terraced3£345,000£300
Semi-Detached66£275,500£288
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£224,250
2026£382,500£270,000£260,000
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£241
2026£266£287£277
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.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Ipswich district.

Band A£1,646
Band B£1,920
Band C£2,194
Band D£2,468
Band E£3,017
Band F£3,565
Band G£4,114
Band H£4,937

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Castle Hill ward.

Local councillors

William John Joseph Patrick

Castle Hill - Elected 7 May 2026

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All postcodesin Castle Hill

IP14HJ

Dales View Road

IP14JX

Baronsdale Close

IP14HW

Pine Avenue

IP14JD

Dales Road

IP16DU

Tranmere Grove

IP14NU

Henley Road

IP15DU

Norwich Road

IP14JY

Dales Road

IP15EB

Shrubland Avenue

IP15DY

Castle Road

IP14JQ

Knightsdale Road

IP16DB

Everton Crescent

IP16BT

Willowcroft Road

IP14LX

Dale Hall Lane

IP14HD

Norwich Road

IP16DP

Chesterfield Drive

IP14HH

Westholme Road

IP16DD

Highfield Road

IP14LY

Dale Hall Lane

IP16AL

Congreve Road