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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

IP41AL

Lower Brook Street

IP42RP

Bartholomew Street

IP13HD

Lloyds Avenue

IP41NB

Shaftesbury Square

IP45BU

St Johns Road

IP11BG

Butter Market

IP19SG

Russell Road

IP11QT

Princes Street

IP83BX

Commercial Road

IP42RH

Alexandra Road

IP41BW

Tacket Street

IP42RF

Postmill Close

IP13HW

Peel Street

IP42DY

Old Foundry Road

IP41JG

Waterworks Street

IP41PR

Rosebery Road

IP45AQ

Cauldwell Hall Road

IP11JQ

Museum Street

IP41NA

Rope Walk

IP41JH

St Clements Church Lane

IP45BD

Tokio Road

IP13DZ

Chapman Lane

IP45NW

Spring Road

IP11ES

Alexandra

IP41BB

Orwell Place

IP13BX

Northgate Street

IP11LS

Franciscan Way

IP41PJ

Clifford Road

IP41PH

Wellesley Road

IP19UX

Commercial Road

IP11TD

Friars Street

IP41BJ

Commercial Road

IP41HJ

St Helens Street

IP11AF

Wolsey Street

IP41GY

Finbars Walk

IP42PZ

Orchard Street

IP13YE

Commercial Road

IP11EW

Elm Street

IP13AG

Tavern Street

IP11BJ

Butter Market

IP12AR

Chapman Lane

IP19HY

Commercial Road

IP19SE

Russell Road

IP41DL

Turret Lane

IP45DG

St Johns Road

IP45BX

Ringham Road

IP13UA

Alexandra

IP41AP

Lower Brook Street

IP19FA

Alexandra

IP41DQ

Pleasant Row

IP19DE

Commercial Road

IP11DN

St Lawrence Street

IP11BE

Butter Market

IP45DQ

St Johns Road

IP41HR

Upper Orwell Street

IP42RG

Belle Vue Road

IP11LH

Princes Street

IP11ED

Cutler Street

IP13EE

Westgate Street

IP13DR

Westgate Street

IP42PH

Lacey Street

IP11AY

Old Cattle Market

IP11RE

Alexandra

Data Sources

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