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Priory Heath

About

Priory Heath is a residential area located in the southeast of Ipswich. It is primarily made up of housing estates, including a significant post-war development, with local amenities centred around the main shopping parade on Fircroft Road. The ward contains several schools and is bordered by the large Orwell Country Park to the south, providing a substantial green space for the community.

The area is defined by the prominent Heath Road, a major thoroughfare, and includes the grounds of the former Ipswich Airport, which has now been largely redeveloped for housing and light industry. A notable local feature is the historic tumulus known as Warren Hill, a scheduled monument within the residential landscape. The ward maintains a practical, community-focused character with its own library and medical centre serving local needs.

Area overview

On average Priory Heath has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 29.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Priory Heath is £53,376 per year. There are 5 schools in Priory Heath: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Priory Heath is home to around 9,651 people, with a population density of about 2,337.4 per km2.

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Priory Heath Population

9,651

Population density

2,337.4 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

31.5(0%)

Shoplifting

13.88(+103%)

Vehicle crime

9.22(+110%)

Criminal damage and arson

8.19(+29%)

Anti-social behaviour

7.15(-38%)

East of England average

Demographics

British

7,018

72.71%

Other White

745

7.72%

Bangladeshi

340

3.52%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

250

2.59%

Other

217

2.25%

Total population: 9,652

Economics

No qualifications

1,820

24.23%

Level 4 qualifications or above

1,682

22.4%

Level 3 (A level)

1,238

16.48%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,103

14.69%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

982

13.08%

Total 16+ residents: 7,510

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

1,146

30.57%

Owns outright

874

23.31%

Social rents from council

811

21.63%

Private landlord or letting agency

498

13.28%

Other social rented

321

8.56%

Total households: 3,749

Property prices in Priory Heath

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Priory Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £725,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Priory Heath over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	18	£312,500	£236,750	£264,750	£421,875	£556,275
Flats	13	£150,000	£128,500	£146,000	£155,000	£170,000
Semi-Detached	36	£246,250	£187,500	£228,750	£285,000	£332,500
Terraced	28	£226,000	£141,450	£208,000	£263,125	£358,500

10 years median price trend in Priory Heath

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area Profile

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Crime per 1,000 population

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Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

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Property prices in Priory Heath

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