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About

Gainsborough ward occupies the northwest edge of Ipswich, bordered by the A14 and A1214 roads. The residential area is primarily composed of post-war housing estates, with a significant amount of social housing and some private developments. Its landscape includes the open grounds of Chantry Park to the south and the more local Gainsborough Sports Centre. The ward contains several primary schools and local convenience shops serving the community.

The area is defined by the presence of Chantry Park, one of the largest urban parks in Suffolk, which hosts the annual Ipswich Music Day. Housing ranges from terraced homes to semi-detached properties, with a notable concentration around the Lindbergh Road area. Public transport provides bus links to Ipswich town centre, while the ward's western boundary is largely marked by the busy A14 trunk road.

Area overview

On average Gainsborough has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 31.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Gainsborough is £48,991 per year. There are 4 schools in Gainsborough: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Gainsborough is home to around 8,847 people, with a population density of about 2,797.0 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
31.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Gainsborough Population
8,847
Population density
2,797 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.52(+38%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.36(+32%)
Vehicle crime
8.03(+82%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.46(-36%)
Shoplifting
6.22(-9%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,069
79.88%
Other White
505
5.71%
Bangladeshi
209
2.36%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
171
1.93%
African
120
1.36%
Total population: 8,849

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,882
27.67%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,176
17.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,064
15.64%
Level 3 (A level)
1,039
15.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
911
13.39%
Total 16+ residents: 6,802

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,036
29.4%
Owns outright
960
27.24%
Social rents from council
894
25.37%
Private landlord or letting agency
371
10.53%
Other social rented
179
5.08%
Total households: 3,524

Property prices in Gainsborough

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in Gainsborough area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £385,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Gainsborough 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 Gainsborough over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced17£215,000
Detached5£305,000
Flats3£143,000
Semi-Detached45£230,000

10 years median price trend in Gainsborough

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

All postcodes in Gainsborough

IP39NT

Henry Road

IP30RP

Clapgate Lane

IP39JS

Powling Road

IP39NG

Maryon Road

IP39NA

Nacton Road

IP39NF

Nacton Road

IP30HS

Robeck Road

IP39LT

Landseer Road

IP30RG

Clapgate Lane

IP30LX

Turner Road

IP30SH

Cole Ness Road

IP39NZ

Boyton Road

IP30EU

Gainsborough Lane

IP30LY

Turner Road

IP39NN

Golden Mews

IP30JL

Reynolds Road

IP30HE

Bonnington Road

IP30JY

Morland Road

IP39JH

Nacton Road

IP39NX

Queensberry Road

IP30HP

Hawke Road

IP39LQ

Gloucester Road

IP39EH

Laud Mews

IP39NR

Corton Road

IP30JN

Reynolds Road

IP30SL

Andros Close

IP30RQ

Cotman Road

IP30SD

Cole Ness Road

IP30HL

Holbrook Road

IP30RH

Clapgate Lane

IP30RF

Clapgate Lane

IP30LW

Coleness Road

IP30EY

Hogarth Road

IP30RS

Worcester Road

IP30RJ

Rubens Road

IP30HH

Landseer Road

IP39JR

Powling Road

IP39LX

Landseer Road

IP39JZ

Avondale Road

IP30EH

Hogarth Road

IP30EZ

Hogarth Square

IP30EW

Raeburn Road

IP39NL

Maryon Road

IP30JU

Romney Road

IP39LF

Gloucester Road

IP30HR

Frobisher Road

IP39LH

Clarence Road

IP30DU

Childers Court

IP39PB

Boyton Road

IP30LZ

Gainsborough Lane

IP30HQ

Landseer Road

IP39PD

Boyton Road

IP30LJ

Leighton Road

IP30JB

Sandy Hill Lane

IP30JP

Reynolds Avenue

IP30EQ

Simpson Close

IP39LS

Landseer Road

IP30SJ

Cole Ness Road

IP30JQ

Reynolds Close

IP30RR

Worcester Road

IP39LY

Landseer Close

Data Sources

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