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About

Gipping ward covers a residential area in the north of Ipswich, centred around the Norwich Road corridor. The housing is primarily a mix of Victorian terraces and inter-war semis, with some modern infill developments. It is a densely populated area with local shopping parades serving the community's everyday needs. The ward includes the former sites of the Ipswich Cattle Market and the historic Tolly Cobbold brewery, though these have been largely redeveloped.

The ward is bordered to the north by the railway line and the River Gipping, which gives the area its name. Whitton Church Lane and the recreation grounds near Bourne Park provide green space. The area is well-connected by several major bus routes along Norwich Road. Gipping contains the town's main water treatment works, a significant but less visible infrastructure feature situated near the river.

Area overview

On average Gipping has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 113 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 30.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Gipping is £44,320 per year. There are 6 schools in Gipping: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Gipping is home to around 9,397 people, with a population density of about 2,751.4 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
113
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
30.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Gipping Population
9,397
Population density
2,751.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
61.51(+95%)
Shoplifting
13.83(+102%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.54(+66%)
Public order
10(+95%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.9(-14%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,148
65.43%
Other White
1,277
13.59%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
273
2.91%
African
241
2.56%
Other
211
2.25%
Total population: 9,397

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,964
26.36%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,775
23.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,050
14.09%
Level 3 (A level)
1,031
13.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
936
12.56%
Total 16+ residents: 7,451

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
991
24.71%
Social rents from council
895
22.32%
Owns with a mortgage
862
21.5%
Owns outright
753
18.78%
Other social rented
392
9.78%
Total households: 4,010

Property prices in Gipping

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £198,500 in Gipping area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £435,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Gipping 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 Gipping over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced24£207,500
Detached4£377,500
Flats24£122,500
Semi-Detached20£217,000

10 years median price trend in Gipping

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

All postcodes in Gipping

IP20EX

Brunel Road

IP20PY

Pimpernel Road

IP29PE

Sleaford Close

IP20AY

Lavenham Road

IP20PL

Violet Close

IP12EU

Burlington Road

IP29LJ

Birkfield Drive

IP20PQ

Hawthorn Drive

IP12AG

Russell Road

IP12HW

Dillwyn Street

IP20NB

Lavender Hill

IP20JL

Anita Close East

IP20NT

Gwydyr Road

IP20LJ

Campion Road

IP12HD

Handford Cut

IP11SB

Princes Street

IP20DH

Hadleigh Road

IP12EZ

London Road

IP29AP

Stone Lodge Walk

IP20AX

London Road

IP12DE

Russell Road

IP12HJ

Elliott Street

IP12AU

Portman Road

IP12EX

Crescent Road

IP20UF

Baird Close

IP20HU

Elton Park Industrial Estate

IP12BP

Portman Road

IP20HN

Hadleigh Road

IP20LU

Trefoil Close

IP20QB

Hawthorn Drive

IP12HR

Emlen Street

IP20PF

Hawthorn Drive

IP20AF

Ranelagh Road

IP20LB

Milden Road

IP20JX

Kelly Road

IP20PW

Clover Close

IP20NJ

Bluebell Close

IP20NA

Iris Close

IP20UH

Whittle Road

IP20LX

Lavender Hill

IP20PA

Hawthorn Drive

IP12QA

Civic Drive

IP12FP

Gipping

IP12HL

Gibbons Street

IP12BX

Russell Road

IP28AX

Belstead Road

IP12BB

Handford Road

IP20QA

Marigold Avenue

IP20LZ

Crocus Close

IP12FF

Stevenson Road

IP28BE

Belstead Road

IP12HA

London Road

IP29HR

Stone Lodge Lane West

IP20LS

Harebell Road

IP20XG

Buddleia Close

IP20XQ

Pennyroyal Gardens

IP20NP

Aster Road

IP20DD

Elton Park Business Centre

IP20BE

London Road

IP20DP

Hyntle Close

IP12DB

Gipping

IP11RR

Friars Bridge Road

IP11RS

Princes Street

IP20AL

London Road

IP20NQ

Aster Road

IP12GA

Handford Road

IP20DX

London Road

IP20PG

Hawthorn Drive

IP12BN

Portman Road

IP20QF

Hawthorn Drive

IP20JJ

Anita Close West

IP20HH

Hadleigh Road

IP20EP

Hadleigh Road

IP29AQ

Kesteven Road

IP20JW

Dickens Road

IP29LR

Mallard Way

IP20AH

Ranelagh Road

IP20BG

London Road

IP12BT

Little Gipping Street

IP12DW

Bibb Way

IP20JG

Coltsfoot Road

IP20PH

Primrose Hill

IP20XB

Lupin Road

IP20ER

Hadleigh Road

IP29AJ

Ancaster Road

IP12FN

Gipping

IP29HW

Birkfield Drive

IP12HP

Dillwyn Street West

IP20NY

Lupin Road

IP29AR

Stone Lodge Lane

IP29HL

Stone Lodge Lane West

IP12DL

Alderman Road

IP29HN

Stone Lodge Lane West

IP20BH

Hadleigh Road

IP29HD

Birkfield Close

IP20UG

Dunlop Road

IP12HT

Dalton Road

IP20NL

Aster Road

IP20LT

Lavender Hill

IP20LA

Lavenham Road

Data Sources

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