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About

Holywells ward is situated in the southeast of Ipswich, bordering the River Orwell to the east. The area is primarily residential, containing a mix of housing types including Victorian terraces and more modern developments. Its eastern boundary is defined by the Wet Dock and the commercial port area, which influences the local environment.

The ward's namesake is Holywells Park, a significant public green space with historic gardens and a pond. The area includes the Ipswich Dock, a working waterfront with marinas and industrial heritage. Residential streets extend westward from the park, providing a settled community atmosphere close to the town centre.

Area overview

On average Holywells has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 8.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Holywells is £56,056 per year. There are 2 schools in Holywells: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Holywells is home to around 8,121 people, with a population density of about 4,291.6 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
8.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Holywells Population
8,121
Population density
4,291.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.3(-32%)
Shoplifting
18.22(+166%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.77(+7%)
Burglary
6.03(+117%)
Vehicle crime
5.54(+26%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,959
73.41%
Other White
835
10.29%
Indian
263
3.24%
African
150
1.85%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
125
1.54%
Total population: 8,117

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,059
30.36%
Level 3 (A level)
1,397
20.6%
No qualifications
1,129
16.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
911
13.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
697
10.28%
Total 16+ residents: 6,781

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,197
33.88%
Owns outright
1,056
29.89%
Owns with a mortgage
926
26.21%
Other social rented
160
4.53%
Social rents from council
86
2.43%
Total households: 3,533

Property prices in Holywells

Median price£205,000
Price per sq ft£248
Sales (last 12 months)108
Typical range (middle 50%)£165K – £261K

Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 (about £248 per square foot) in Holywells area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £570,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Holywells over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£348,500£263
Semi-Detached44£242,500£271
Terraced32£207,500£238
Flats26£123,500£190

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Holywells

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Holywells.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£284,975£120,000£202,500£160,000
2017£270,000£127,500£200,000£167,500
2018£256,250£124,000£215,000£175,000
2019£270,000£125,000£229,375£175,000
2020£285,750£119,000£209,250£182,475
2021£291,000£128,000£242,500£190,000
2022£350,750£133,000£248,250£210,000
2023£337,500£130,000£265,000£215,000
2024£307,500£121,500£262,000£195,000
2025£342,000£125,000£250,000£212,500
2026£355,000£127,000£230,000£198,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Holywells.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Holywells.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£229£209£221£199
2017£235£205£208£199
2018£267£213£232£220
2019£240£217£234£218
2020£289£190£241£213
2021£282£199£256£229
2022£299£224£274£253
2023£322£197£270£272
2024£305£202£276£231
2025£271£189£270£251
2026£347£208£272£213
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Holywells.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Holywells in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Holywells

Is Holywells safe?

Holywells records about 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Holywells?

The median sale price in Holywells is £205,000 (about £248 per square foot) based on 108 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Holywells?

Holywells has 2 primary schools (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Holywells?

Holywells scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Holywells sits around rank 15,324 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Holywells?

The average household income in Holywells is around £56,056 per year, and 8% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Holywells?

Holywells is represented by 1 elected councillor: George Samuel Lankester (Labour Party).

All postcodes in Holywells

IP38HW

Foxhall Road

IP30BW

Anchor Street

IP30PU

Severn Road

IP30DZ

Isham Place

IP38BF

Fore Hamlet

IP30ED

New Cut East

IP30QU

Draymans Way

IP38BE

Cavendish Street

IP38AF

Fore Hamlet

IP38DS

The Beeches

IP30QD

Oulton Road

IP30NX

Beech Grove

IP30AR

Patteson Road

IP30BU

Anchor Street

IP38DZ

Felixstowe Road

IP30QW

Mersey Road

IP30NE

Nacton Road

IP30NJ

Levington Road

IP39BJ

Felixstowe Road

IP38BZ

Tomline Road

IP30NR

Nacton Road

IP30AL

Myrtle Road

IP30AP

Unity Street

IP30FA

Siloam Place

IP30PD

Cliff Lane

IP38AT

Gladstone Road

IP38AB

Fore Hamlet

IP38DY

Felixstowe Road

IP38HD

Newton Road

IP38AR

Back Hamlet

IP30AB

Duke Street

IP30DR

Pownall Road

IP30FG

Siloam Place

IP38HG

Rosehill Road

IP38AY

Holywells

IP38HR

Foxhall Road

IP30BF

Duke Street

IP38EF

Felixstowe Road

IP38DN

Derby Road

IP30NT

Cliff Lane

IP38AJ

Back Hamlet

IP30QB

Dereham Avenue

IP30NQ

Nacton Road

IP38EP

Rosehill Crescent

IP38EL

Bishops Hill

IP30QJ

Medway Road

IP30NH

Levington Road

IP30NN

Osborne Road

IP30AZ

Landseer Road

IP38HA

Alan Road

IP30BT

New Cut East

IP30FB

Siloam Place

IP30AX

Cliff Road

IP30DP

Greenwich Road

IP38DP

Alan Road

IP38EH

Felixstowe Road

IP30PT

Severn Road

IP30QR

Derwent Road

IP30RB

Clapgate Lane

IP30FD

Siloam Place

IP38HF

Rosehill Road

IP30FJ

Tye Road

IP30AS

Greenwich Road

IP38AZ

Padbrook Court

IP30PX

Lee Road

IP30AH

John Street

IP30AN

Myrtle Road

IP30FH

Tye Road

IP30NU

Cliff Lane

IP38HL

Foxhall Road

IP30BL

Coprolite Street

IP30RE

Clapgate Lane

IP38EJ

Bishops Hill

IP38AS

Devonshire Road

IP38ES

Rosehill Road

IP30NG

Nacton Road

IP38HE

Newton Road

IP30DA

Pownall Road

IP38AU

Devonshire Road

IP30QG

Dereham Avenue

IP38DB

Tomline Road

IP30NF

Nacton Road

IP38HS

Foxhall Road

IP38DD

Derby Road

IP38AL

Back Hamlet

IP30QN

Mersey Road

IP30AG

Duke Street

IP38DH

Mitre Way

IP38AD

Fore Hamlet

IP30NP

Salisbury Road

IP30FF

Siloam Place

IP30QL

Trent Road

IP30AY

Cliff Road

IP38BU

York Road

IP30DD

Greenwich Business Park

IP38DL

Derby Road

IP30PA

Elmhurst Drive

IP38BD

Fore Hamlet

IP38AA

Fore Hamlet

IP38AQ

Fore Hamlet

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.