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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

IP42ED

Woodbridge Road

IP42EP

Cemetery Road

IP42GF

Meridian Rise

IP13SG

Henley Road

IP13SZ

Elsmere Road

IP14PB

Valley Road

IP42DD

Christchurch Street

IP42DR

Cobbold Street

IP42ER

Cemetery Road

IP13QX

Warrington Road

IP14EF

Valley Road

IP42GG

Ellisons Crescent

IP42SP

Tuddenham Road

IP42TQ

Cemetery Lane

IP42XR

Westerfield Road

IP43AA

Westerfield Road

IP43BG

Tuddenham Road

IP13PT

Anglesea Road

Data Sources

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