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St Margaret's

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About

St Margaret's ward covers a residential area directly west of Ipswich town centre, bordered by the River Gipping to the south. The housing is primarily Victorian and Edwardian terraces, with some post-war developments. The ward includes the main thoroughfare of Norwich Road, which serves as a local commercial strip with independent shops and services. Christchurch Park lies just beyond its eastern boundary.

The area is home to the substantial St Margaret's Hospital complex, a key local employer. Residential streets are characterised by their proximity to several primary schools and community facilities. Transport links are central, with Ipswich railway station easily accessible. The ward's southern edge follows the river, providing a distinct natural boundary and linear green space for the locality.

Area overview

On average St Margaret's has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in St Margaret's is £66,460 per year. There are 2 schools in St Margaret's: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). St Margaret's is home to around 8,388 people, with a population density of about 2,130.6 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
6.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

St Margaret's Population
8,388
Population density
2,130.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.34(-31%)
Vehicle crime
6.44(+42%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.41(-62%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.05(-37%)
Other theft
3.93(-29%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,595
78.62%
Other White
534
6.37%
Indian
164
1.96%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
127
1.51%
Other
122
1.45%
Total population: 8,388

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,054
44.2%
Level 3 (A level)
989
14.31%
No qualifications
940
13.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
875
12.66%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
578
8.36%
Total 16+ residents: 6,910

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,356
37.02%
Owns with a mortgage
1,033
28.2%
Private landlord or letting agency
888
24.24%
Social rents from council
148
4.04%
Other social rented
148
4.04%
Total households: 3,663

Property prices in St Margaret's

Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in St Margaret's area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £1,285,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for St Margaret'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 Margaret's over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached33£575,000
Flats22£114,000
Semi-Detached19£315,000
Terraced31£190,000

10 years median price trend in St Margaret's

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

All postcodes in St Margaret's

IP42EQ

Woodbridge Road

IP42DB

Tudor Place

IP42TH

South Close

IP43QL

Tuddenham Road

IP14ED

Valley Road

IP14PD

Valley Road

IP42DN

Cobbold Street

IP42DE

Christchurch Street

IP42HN

Cemetery Road

IP42UZ

Constable Road

IP42SZ

Tuddenham Road

IP42TF

Tuddenham Road

IP42BY

Bolton Lane

IP13RH

Constitution Hill

IP42HH

Suffolk Road

IP42XG

Gainsborough Road

IP43BE

Tuddenham Road

IP13RS

St Edmunds Road

IP42HQ

Bransby Gardens

IP42TL

North Close

IP13RT

Wootton Drive

IP42EN

Samuel Court

IP43AU

Bromeswell Road

IP13RB

Greenways Close

IP42BD

St Margaret's Street

IP42BW

Cobbold Street

IP42HU

Finchley Road

IP42TR

Carlton Way

IP13PN

Anglesea Road

IP42GD

Braeburn Close

IP42HS

Finchley Road

IP42XD

Corder Road

IP13QG

Graham Avenue

IP13QZ

St Edmunds Road

IP13TU

Park Gate

IP42XE

Gainsborough Road

IP13SW

Henley Road

IP42UQ

Westerfield Road

IP42XT

Park North

IP12PY

Norwich Road

IP13TB

The Avenue

IP42EL

Samuel Court

IP42GH

Pearmain Lane

IP42TG

Borrowdale Avenue

IP43BA

Chelsworth Avenue

IP42XB

Corder Road

IP44AL

Belvedere Road

IP42BB

St Margarets Plain

IP42DL

Christchurch Street

IP43AB

Westerfield Road

IP13QW

Ivry Street

IP13RZ

Henley Road

IP13SS

Park Road

IP42DJ

Christchurch Street

IP42DS

Cobbold Mews

IP42EZ

Suffolk Road

IP42SR

Vermont Road

IP43AE

Westerfield Road

IP13RA

St Edmunds Place

IP14BT

Norwich Road

IP42TU

Grosvenor Close

IP42UN

Constable Road

IP13QU

Warrington Road

IP13SP

Henley Road

IP42GE

Byford Walk

IP42SX

Tuddenham Road

IP43AY

Chelsworth Avenue

IP13RG

Constitution Hill

IP13RX

Dale Hall Lane

IP13SN

Henley Road

IP42BX

Bolton Lane

IP42DQ

Christchurch Court

IP42HL

Cemetery Road

IP42SJ

Tuddenham Road

IP13SR

Henley Road

IP42HP

Hayhill Road

IP42HR

Cemetery Road

IP42UT

Westerfield Road

IP13TF

Henley Road

IP13SL

Henley Road

IP13QN

Holly Road

IP13RD

St Edmunds Road

IP42DH

Christchurch Street

IP42HG

Tuddenham Avenue

IP42SU

Tuddenham Road

IP13PP

Anglesea Road

IP42EE

Bolton Lane

IP42FA

Kiln Close

IP42XN

Westerfield Road

IP42XW

Westerfield Road

IP43AT

Bromeswell Road

IP13RP

Paget Road

IP14EH

Broom Hill Road

IP14PG

Valley Close

IP42NH

Woodbridge Road

IP42SY

Tuddenham Road

IP43AH

Valley Road

IP13QT

St Edmunds Road

IP42UE

Westerfield Road

IP43BT

Colchester Road

Data Sources

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