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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 194 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
194
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
91.28(+194%)
Shoplifting
41.25(+480%)
Public order
22.91(+341%)
Criminal damage and arson
22.17(+246%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.52(+60%)
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 99 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 in Ipswich Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,000 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
Detached3£337,500
Flats28£158,750
Semi-Detached28£219,000
Terraced40£215,000

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

IP42AL

Old Foundry Road

IP42PU

Orchard Street

IP19YE

Commercial Road

IP11QT

Princes Street

IP11TW

St Nicholas Street

IP12AH

Curriers Lane

IP19JU

Commercial Road

IP19NN

Commercial Road

IP41DL

Turret Lane

IP41EW

Carr Street

IP42QP

Woodbridge Road

IP11AF

Wolsey Street

IP11TR

Franciscan Way

IP13BN

Tower Street

IP41JB

Eagle Street

IP42DX

Old Foundry Road

IP45DA

Cauldwell Hall Road

IP12AA

Elm Street

IP41LB

Fore Street

IP42QD

Warwick Road

IP11HN

Museum Street

IP13AZ

Tavern Street

IP13BX

Northgate Street

IP13DE

Alexandra

IP19DZ

Commercial Road

IP41BQ

Foundation Street

IP41DQ

Pleasant Row

IP41LT

Long Street

IP42NN

Arthurs Terrace

IP42NW

Palmerston Road

IP45AL

Derby Close

IP45DG

St Johns Road

IP11AQ

Cornhill

IP11SW

Queen Street

IP42EG

Woodbridge Road

IP45AH

Cauldwell Hall Road

IP45DF

St Johns Road

IP11DP

St Stephen's Lane

IP11QU

Princes Street

IP19BG

Commercial Road

IP19SU

Russell Road

IP20BN

Commercial Road

IP38LB

Foxhall Road

IP41BF

College Street

IP41HJ

St Helens Street

IP41JU

Fore Street

IP41LQ

Long Street

IP41LW

Grimwade Street

IP41NS

Grove Lane

IP42AH

Old Foundry Road

IP42PD

Woodbridge Road

IP42RR

Spring Road

IP45BN

Cauldwell Hall Road

IP19WB

Commercial Road

IP19XZ

Commercial Road

IP11AA

Commercial Road

IP11EF

Alexandra

IP13BF

Alexandra

IP45WN

Commercial Road

IP11ES

Alexandra

IP11WY

Commercial Road

IP41FL

Alexandra

IP19NE

Alexandra

Data Sources

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