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About

St John's ward occupies a central area of Ipswich, primarily residential in character. The district is defined by streets of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, with some modern infill developments. It contains several local schools and small, independent shops catering to daily needs. The residential streets are generally quiet, with a mix of long-term residents and students.

The ward is anchored by the large Christchurch Park, which provides extensive green space with mature trees, sports facilities, and a museum. A notable local landmark is the red-brick St John's Church, which gives the area its name. The area's proximity to the town centre and Ipswich Hospital contributes to its practical appeal for a range of inhabitants.

Area overview

On average St John's has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in St John's is £60,673 per year. There are 4 schools in St John's: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). St John's is home to around 9,700 people, with a population density of about 5,973.6 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
10.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

St John's Population
9,700
Population density
5,973.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.62(-3%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.36(-16%)
Public order
3.81(-26%)
Other theft
3.51(-36%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.09(-73%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,241
74.63%
Other White
588
6.06%
Indian
357
3.68%
Other Asian
357
3.68%
Other
210
2.16%
Total population: 9,702

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,503
32.35%
Level 3 (A level)
1,366
17.66%
No qualifications
1,285
16.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,100
14.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
804
10.39%
Total 16+ residents: 7,737

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,426
34.24%
Owns outright
1,164
27.95%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,010
24.25%
Other social rented
327
7.85%
Social rents from council
122
2.93%
Total households: 4,165

Property prices in St John's

Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 in St John's area, with individual transactions ranging from £71,000 up to £630,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for St John's 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 St John's over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced41£200,000
Detached16£377,500
Flats24£140,000
Semi-Detached37£267,000

10 years median price trend in St John's

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St John's.

All postcodes in St John's

IP38GN

Bull Road

IP45EZ

Newbury Road

IP45LA

Britannia Road

IP45JE

Mandy Close

IP44EJ

Woodbridge Road

IP44BE

Layard Close

IP38JG

Foxhall Road

IP44QE

Cauldwell Hall Road

IP44SY

St Anthonys Crescent

IP44PR

Milton Street

IP38JE

Foxhall Road

IP44PG

Woodbridge Road

IP45NP

Spring Road

IP45JU

Britannia Road

IP45HG

Regina Close

IP38HX

Stanley Avenue

IP45LZ

Spring Road

IP38GF

Celestion Drive

IP44ED

Burnham Close

IP38XR

Redwald Crescent

IP38XH

Belgrove Place

IP45GE

Chancellor Walk

IP44EB

Cauldwell Avenue

IP44SW

St Marys Road

IP38LN

Roy Avenue

IP44SU

St Anthonys Crescent

IP38JF

Foxhall Road

IP38LP

Foxhall Road

IP44PX

Kennedy Close

IP38JB

Foxhall Road

IP44EQ

Boston Road

IP45DR

Churchill Avenue

IP45HR

Crabbe Street

IP45HA

Britannia Road

IP44EE

Holland Road

IP38JQ

Dover Road

IP45ES

Randwell Close

IP45LT

Goring Road

IP44EN

Woodbridge Road

IP45NS

Trafalgar Close

IP45NA

Spring Road

IP38HU

Pearce Road

IP44BA

Woodbridge Road

IP44PD

Ingelow Gardens

IP38JW

Camden Road

IP38HZ

Orwell Road

IP38DE

Derby Road

IP44EA

Cauldwell Avenue

IP45JF

Bloomfield Street

IP45EY

Newbury Road

IP45JW

Risby Close

IP45LS

Halliwell Road

IP38JN

Camden Road

IP45NG

Spring Road

IP38XP

Blackheath Avenue

IP44PN

Woodbridge Road

IP45LE

Britannia Road

IP38GQ

Mackintosh Close

IP38XS

Ribbans Park Road

IP45JB

Cowper Street

IP45JQ

Starfield Close

IP44HN

Oakstead Close

IP45LY

Spring Road

IP44SP

St Marys Road

IP45ND

Spring Road

IP45FB

Mapleton Gardens

IP45HZ

Freehold Road

IP38LW

Foxhall Road

IP45NF

Spring Road

IP44EF

Holland Road

IP44HL

Gordon Road

IP45HF

Britannia Road

IP44PZ

Kirby Street

IP45LL

Lattice Avenue

IP44SD

St Marys Road

IP44DZ

Cauldwell Avenue

IP45HN

Freehold Road

IP38GJ

Provan Court

IP38GH

Prentice Way

IP38LQ

Foxhall Road

IP44QB

Cauldwell Hall Road

IP38HY

Camwood Gardens

IP45NQ

Spring Road

IP45JD

Cowper Street

Data Sources

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