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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

Violence and sexual offences
22.74(-27%)
Shoplifting
22.47(+216%)
Vehicle crime
6.46(+42%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.31(-63%)
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 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 78 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 in Castle Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £500,000.

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
Detached14£370,000
Flats1£145,000
Semi-Detached58£280,000
Terraced5£260,000

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

IP16NA

Elmcroft Road

IP14HW

Pine Avenue

IP14JD

Dales Road

IP16BW

Pinecroft Road

IP14HN

Park View Road

IP14LU

Clive Avenue

IP14LX

Dale Hall Lane

IP14NL

Henley Road

IP16BQ

Cedarcroft Road

IP14HX

Sherrington Road

IP15EZ

Broadway Lane

IP16BP

Cedarcroft Road

IP14HR

Pine View Road

IP14NJ

Henley Road

IP16JS

Norwich Road

IP16BA

Beechcroft Road

IP16BH

Charlton Avenue

IP14LJ

Cotswold Avenue

IP14NQ

Henley Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.