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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 79 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
79
Deprivation level
8/10
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
37.98(+22%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.61(+50%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.93(-23%)
Public order
6.56(+26%)
Vehicle crime
6.1(+34%)
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 71 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
Detached4£304,000
Flats3£143,000
Semi-Detached47£240,000
Terraced17£215,000

10 years median price trend in Gainsborough

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

All postcodes in Gainsborough

IP39NF

Nacton Road

IP30SE

Fishbane Close

IP30HB

Hayman Road

IP30LN

Nightingale Road

IP39NE

Nacton Road

IP30LU

Turner Road

IP39LL

Beatrice Close

IP30JA

Sandy Hill Lane

IP30HP

Hawke Road

IP30JU

Romney Road

IP30LS

Hossack Road

IP39JS

Powling Road

IP39LN

Henstead Gardens

IP39LU

Landseer Road

IP30HT

Robeck Road

IP30JN

Reynolds Road

IP39NH

Grasmere Close

IP30EH

Hogarth Road

IP30LH

Morland Road

IP30LJ

Leighton Road

IP30SJ

Cole Ness Road

IP39LS

Landseer Road

IP30EY

Hogarth Road

IP30RH

Clapgate Lane

IP39LG

Gloucester Road

IP30JR

Reynolds Road

IP30JT

Chesapeake Road

IP39NT

Henry Road

IP30JB

Sandy Hill Lane

IP30LF

Fletcher Road

IP30RZ

Braziers Wood Road

IP30SN

Munnings Close

IP30RN

Frampton Road

IP39LB

Fairfield Road

IP39LH

Clarence Road

IP30HF

Landseer Road

IP30JE

Holbrook Road

IP39NW

Maybury Road

IP30HJ

Landseer Road

IP39NG

Maryon Road

IP30HR

Frobisher Road

IP30JL

Reynolds Road

IP30HL

Holbrook Road

IP30JW

Reynolds Road

IP30LW

Coleness Road

IP30JJ

Reynolds Road

IP30LD

Fletcher Road

IP30SG

Platters Close

IP30JH

Reynolds Road

IP39PF

Mildmay Road

IP30HU

Robeck Road

IP30JP

Reynolds Avenue

IP30JX

Romney Road

IP39NL

Maryon Road

IP30LA

Fletcher Road

IP30LR

Nightingale Square

IP30LP

Nightingale Road

IP39JR

Powling Road

IP30HD

Hayman Road

IP30JD

Hawke Road

IP39LZ

Wynterton Close

Data Sources

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