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Ipswich Central

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About

Ipswich central sits between the wet dock and the compact ring of streets around Cornhill. The market square at Cornhill and the pedestrianised lanes that run from it concentrate shops, the Buttermarket centre and civic buildings such as St Mary-le-Tower church and the Corn Exchange. The Regent Theatre and smaller venues host regular events. The wet dock opens onto the River Orwell and is lined with converted warehouses, moorings and the University of Suffolk campus set directly on the waterfront, a clear point where academic facilities meet the quay. The Willis Building, designed by Norman Foster and carrying a Grade I listing, stands among the town-centre blocks and marks a shift in 20th-century commercial architecture here.

Daily life in the central area is shaped by short walking distances, market days on Cornhill and riverside routes that run along the dockside. Bus and rail links converge close to the centre, feeding commuters and visitors into the shopping streets and waterfront. Buildings from several periods sit close together, so a single short walk can move from Georgian facades to post-war office design and recent waterside conversions.

Area overview

On average Ipswich Central has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 190 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 24.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ipswich Central is £49,330 per year. There are 5 schools in Ipswich Central: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Ipswich Central is home to around 10,692 people, with a population density of about 5,655.6 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
190
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
24.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ipswich Central Population
10,692
Population density
5,655.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
92.78(+194%)
Shoplifting
45.17(+560%)
Criminal damage and arson
21.14(+233%)
Public order
20.2(+295%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.49(+51%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,690
62.58%
Other White
1,350
12.63%
Indian
401
3.75%
Bangladeshi
321
3%
Other
280
2.62%
Total population: 10,690

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,140
35.14%
Level 3 (A level)
1,558
17.44%
No qualifications
1,520
17.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,132
12.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
928
10.39%
Total 16+ residents: 8,935

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,219
42.68%
Owns with a mortgage
1,111
21.37%
Owns outright
879
16.91%
Other social rented
550
10.58%
Social rents from council
270
5.19%
Total households: 5,199

Property prices in Ipswich Central

Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Ipswich Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £540,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ipswich Central 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 Ipswich Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced53£220,000
Detached11£337,500
Flats28£156,250
Semi-Detached24£231,250

10 years median price trend in Ipswich Central

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

All postcodes in Ipswich Central

IP41NF

Rope Walk

IP42PA

Silk Street

IP41JY

Fore Street

IP42RW

Nursery Gardens

IP41PU

Faraday Road

IP11TW

St Nicholas Street

IP11LX

Chalon Street

IP13BW

Tower Churchyard

IP19WU

Commercial Road

IP41BS

Foundation Street

IP41PN

Melville Road

IP45AN

Cauldwell Hall Road

IP41NX

Grove Lane

IP11PU

Princes Street

IP12AZ

Commercial Road

IP42PL

Lacey Street

IP13UL

Alexandra

IP41AD

Dogs Head Street

IP41LQ

Long Street

IP11EF

Charles English Close

IP41AX

Fore Street

IP13AY

Tavern Street

IP13DH

Tavern Street

IP45AG

Cauldwell Hall Road

IP13AP

Dial Lane

IP13BZ

Northgate Street

IP13AA

Tavern Street

IP19NN

Commercial Road

IP41LG

Neptune Quay

IP41AG

Lower Brook Street

IP42AJ

Old Foundry Road

IP92XT

Commercial Road

IP38JU

Foxhall Road

IP41FU

Key Street

IP11BX

Cornhill

IP45AF

Masons Close

IP41JU

Fore Street

IP41HH

St Helens Street

IP42EF

Tydeman Close

IP42JZ

St Helens Street

IP14PY

Commercial Road

IP38LD

Foxhall Road

IP11PH

Princes Street

IP41FX

Alexandra

IP42PD

Woodbridge Road

IP19YJ

Commercial Road

IP41HD

Carr Street

IP19EQ

Commercial Road

IP41JQ

Star Lane

IP41PD

Woodville Road

IP12DX

Civic Drive

IP41LP

Grimwade Street

IP45AB

Geralds Avenue

IP13HT

Lloyds Avenue

IP12EF

Black Horse Lane

IP45AS

Cauldwell Hall Road

IP42AS

Old Foundry Road

IP45BS

Cauldwell Hall Road

IP13DX

Westgate Street

IP42LX

St Helens Street

IP13DE

Alexandra

IP13RU

Commercial Road

IP11AQ

Cornhill

IP41BP

Foundation Street

IP12AA

Elm Street

IP11HQ

Museum Street

IP41JX

Angel Lane

IP11DJ

Dial Lane

IP13DN

Tavern Street

IP19ET

Commercial Road

IP45BP

Cauldwell Hall Road

IP19FU

Commercial Road

IP19GF

Commercial Road

IP42JL

St Helens Street

IP38LF

Foxhall Road

IP11RJ

Princes Street

IP13BE

Tower Street

IP19UT

Commercial Road

IP45AH

Cauldwell Hall Road

IP42NA

Argyle Street

IP42NS

Woodbridge Road

IP13UF

Alexandra

IP84BW

Commercial Road

IP11HT

Museum Street

IP13EA

Lady Lane

IP11LW

Princes Street

IP45NN

Spring Road

IP41QH

Neptune Square

IP13UN

Alexandra

IP42PN

North Hill Road

IP41DR

Upper Brook Street

IP42QH

Warwick Road

IP41NY

Grove Lane

IP19FD

Alexandra

IP45AT

Marlborough Road

IP28WZ

Commercial Road

IP45NL

Spring Road

IP42LH

St Helens Street

IP13AJ

Tavern Street

IP41GF

Alexandra

Data Sources

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