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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

IP13RN

Brackenbury Close

IP42BZ

Withipoll Street

IP43BJ

Dorset Close

IP13TE

Woodstone Avenue

IP42UP

Westerfield Court

IP42BE

Soane Street

IP42BN

St Margarets Green

IP43AS

Bromeswell Road

IP13RQ

Constitution Hill

IP42DF

Christchurch Street

IP42TT

Belgrave Close

IP42UJ

Westerfield Road

IP43BB

Chelsworth Avenue

IP14PJ

Valley Road

IP42BG

Soane Street

IP42BP

St Margarets Green

IP42BF

Bolton Lane

IP42UR

Gainsborough Road

IP14PQ

Valley Road

IP42EA

Woodbridge Road

IP42TE

Tuddenham Road

IP42SG

Tuddenham Road

IP42UW

Constable Road

IP13RJ

Constitution Hill

IP13RW

Constitution Hill

IP13SY

The Avenue

IP42EU

Hervey Street

IP42TN

Borrowdale Avenue

IP42XA

Constable Road

IP13PW

Anglesea Road

IP42BS

St Margarets Green

IP42SA

Vermont Close

IP13SA

Henley Road

IP13TD

The Avenue

IP14NE

Valley Road

IP42GA

Meridian Rise

IP42HB

Norfolk Road

IP42ST

Vermont Crescent

IP42UG

George Frost Close

IP42EH

Discovery Drive

IP42HT

Finchley Road

IP42SL

Tuddenham Road

IP13QE

Graham Road

IP13QP

Ivry Street

IP13SE

Henley Road

IP42HZ

Cemetery Road

IP42JB

Cemetery Road

IP43AF

Westerfield Road

IP13SH

Henley Road

IP42TJ

Borrowdale Avenue

IP43AJ

Valley Road

IP14PF

Valley Road

IP43AZ

Chelsworth Avenue

IP14EG

Valley Road

IP14PE

Valley Road

IP42SH

Tuddenham Road

IP13SJ

Henley Road

IP14EE

Valley Road

IP42JA

Cemetery Road

IP42UA

Bildeston Gardens

IP42UB

Brettenham Crescent

IP12QX

Norwich Road

IP13QY

St Edmunds Road

IP13SX

Park Road

IP42BT

Bolton Lane

IP42GB

Braeburn Close

IP42XP

Westerfield Road

IP13SB

Henley Road

IP13SU

Park Road

IP42HF

Tuddenham Avenue

IP42HX

Finchley Road

IP13TA

Kingsfield Avenue

IP14PH

Picton Avenue

IP13RE

Warrington Road

IP13RY

Dale Hall Lane

IP42ES

Hervey Street

IP42TS

Berkeley Close

IP43BH

Tuddenham Road

IP13ST

Park Road

IP42ET

Hervey Street

IP43AX

Chelsworth Avenue

IP43BD

Chelsworth Avenue

IP14NF

Valley Road

IP43BL

Tuddenham Road

IP42EJ

Blanche Street

IP42HE

Tuddenham Avenue

IP42UX

Manor Road

IP13SD

Henley Road

IP14HB

Norwich Road

IP13RL

Wellington Street

IP42SN

Tuddenham Road

IP42UL

Parkside Avenue

IP43AP

Chelsworth Avenue

IP42TP

The Albany

IP42TZ

Moat Cottages

IP42UU

Westerfield Road

IP13QF

Graham Road

IP13QR

Broughton Road

IP14EQ

Westwood Avenue

IP14PA

Valley Road

Data Sources

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