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Martlesham & Purdis Farm

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About

Martlesham & Purdis Farm is a residential ward situated just east of Ipswich, primarily characterised by modern housing estates developed from the 1970s onwards. The area is defined by its proximity to the A12 and A14 road corridors, which provide major transport links. Land use is largely suburban, with a mix of detached and semi-detached homes, local shopping parades, and several primary schools serving the community. The landscape is generally flat, with pockets of open space and playing fields integrated into the housing layouts.

The ward contains the distinct settlement of Purdis Farm, known for its equestrian centre and stable yards, reflecting a more rural past. A notable local feature is the Martlesham Creek, a tidal inlet off the River Deben, which edges the ward's southern boundary. This area includes sailing clubs and walking paths along the water's edge, contrasting with the suburban neighbourhoods inland. The BT Adastral Park research centre is located immediately to the north, a significant employer, though it technically falls just outside the ward's boundary.

Area overview

On average Martlesham & Purdis Farm has very low deprivation and high crime levels. Approximately 5.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Martlesham & Purdis Farm is £67,354 per year. There are 2 schools in Martlesham & Purdis Farm: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
5.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Martlesham & Purdis Farm

Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £352,500 in Martlesham & Purdis Farm area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £1,515,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Martlesham & Purdis Farm 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 Martlesham & Purdis Farm over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached48£445,000
Flats12£146,000
Semi-Detached28£345,000
Terraced19£282,000

10 years median price trend in Martlesham & Purdis Farm

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Martlesham & Purdis Farm.

All postcodes in Martlesham & Purdis Farm

IP53RR

Lugano Avenue

IP100AD

Purdis Farm Lane

IP53SW

Farriers Close

IP38TT

Bucklesham Road

IP53QU

Barrack Square

IP53SP

Valiant Road

IP100AB

Woodhouse Lane

IP124SE

Main Road

IP53SG

Acorn Way

IP53TB

Carlford Close

IP124PR

Newbourne Road

IP53UX

Parkers Place

IP100DD

A14 Eastbound

IP53TF

Denham Court

IP38UE

Purdis Avenue

IP53TX

Anson Road

IP38SN

Essex Way

IP53QN

Main Road

IP53UL

Peel Yard

IP124RP

Bealings Road

IP124PF

Three Styles Lane

IP38UA

Bucklesham Road

IP124RY

Felixstowe Road

IP38XE

Laburnum Close

IP38TS

Bucklesham Road

IP54AD

Phillips Crescent

IP53SL

The Square

IP124UE

The Sandlings

IP53TD

Birch Grove

IP100BB

Martlesham & Purdis Farm

IP124TX

Holfen Close

IP53TE

Bradford Court

IP53UN

The Oaks

IP53SB

Lark Rise

IP54AF

Stevens Place

IP53UZ

The Grove

IP53RJ

Gloster Road

IP124SD

Sandy Lane

IP53SY

Manor Road

IP53UP

Pine Bank

IP124SS

Black Tiles Lane

IP100AG

Kennels Road

IP53QT

The Chase

IP100BA

Hill Cottages

IP124UD

Valley View Rise

IP53UA

Demesne Gardens

IP38TB

Warren Heath Avenue

IP38XD

Limetree Drive

IP54AJ

Martlesham & Purdis Farm

IP124RJ

Main Road

IP124UF

Nightjar Grove

IP53TN

Broomfield Mews

IP53SN

Farriers Close

IP53ST

Forest Lane

IP124SQ

Main Road

IP124PB

Felixstowe Road

IP124SG

Private Road

IP100AN

Nursery Cottages

IP38TF

Pearse Way

IP38UJ

Purdis Place

IP38XB

Acacia Close

IP53RU

Anson Road

IP38GE

Pine Drive

IP124SN

Main Road

IP100AW

Foxhall Road

IP100AA

Bucklesham Road

IP38TW

Bucklesham Road

IP124SU

Chandos Court

IP53RH

Anson Road

IP53RE

Gloster Road

IP53RF

Barrack Square

IP124RN

Bealings Road

IP124TS

Laburnum Gardens

IP124RH

The Street

IP124RX

Felixstowe Road

IP53UR

Harvesters Way

IP53UJ

Park Close

IP124UL

Nunn Close

IP53UU

Sorrell Walk

IP38ST

Bramble Drive

IP53RB

Betts Avenue

IP54AE

Morse End

IP38UD

Bucklesham Road

IP124PE

Mill Lane

IP38UQ

Beechwood Drive

IP53SQ

Hunters Ride

IP53TQ

Whinfield Court

IP38US

Murrills Road

IP53RD

Gloster Road

IP38RE

Foxglove Crescent

IP38TX

Bucklesham Road

IP53TH

Lancaster Drive

IP100DF

Felixstowe Road

IP124UH

Crown Close

IP38UZ

Routh Avenue

IP100BH

Aerodrome Cottages

IP100AZ

Martlesham & Purdis Farm

IP53RA

Anson Road

IP38SR

Blackthorn Close

IP38UN

Rowan Close

Data Sources

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