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About

Whitehouse ward occupies a northern section of Ipswich, primarily characterised by residential development. The area is largely made up of post-war housing estates, with a mix of semi-detached and terraced homes. It contains several local schools and community facilities, serving its settled population. The ward is bordered by the A14 to the north, a major transport artery that defines its boundary.

A notable local feature is the Holywells Park, a large green space with a historic walled garden and a lake. The residential streets are generally quiet, with local shopping parades providing essential services. The ward's layout reflects its mid-20th century planning, offering straightforward access to the town centre and the wider road network.

Area overview

On average Whitehouse has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 23.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Whitehouse is £48,397 per year. There are 2 schools in Whitehouse: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Whitehouse is home to around 9,104 people, with a population density of about 3,499.3 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
23%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Whitehouse Population
9,104
Population density
3,499.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.57(+21%)
Shoplifting
15.05(+112%)
Other theft
6.81(+22%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.7(+5%)
Public order
6.26(+20%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,063
77.6%
Other White
744
8.17%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
206
2.26%
Other
169
1.86%
African
125
1.37%
Total population: 9,102

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,758
24.64%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,363
19.11%
Level 3 (A level)
1,183
16.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,155
16.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
960
13.46%
Total 16+ residents: 7,134

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,176
30.51%
Owns outright
947
24.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
658
17.07%
Social rents from council
602
15.62%
Other social rented
357
9.26%
Total households: 3,855

Property prices in Whitehouse

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £212,000 in Whitehouse area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,000 up to £392,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Whitehouse 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 Whitehouse over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached9£275,000
Flats15£138,000
Semi-Detached41£240,000
Terraced36£197,500

10 years median price trend in Whitehouse

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whitehouse.

Data Sources

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