Property profile

Flat 48 Fore Hamlet

Map showing Flat 4, 8 Fore Hamlet, Ipswich

Property Price
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Estimated sale price

£135,000

Flats sold in Holywells

The box shows the middle 50% of flats sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold10 Feb 2005
£150,000Change since last sale: −£14,000 (−9.5%)
Annualised change
−0.5% per yearIpswich annualised change (flats) since 2005: +1.2% per yearThis property underperformed the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £192 per sq ft
£175 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£16 per sq ft (−8.6%)
Local sold pricesMedian for flats in Holywells
£118,500Estimate vs local median: +£17,000 (+15%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeFlat / End-Terrace
TenureLeasehold
Construction period2003-2006
Floor area72 m² / 775 sq ft
Rooms4 habitable / 4 heated
Floor level2
EPC ratingC
EPC inspection23 Jun 2026

Sales history

DatePriceChange
10 Feb 2005£150,000-

Local market

Property prices in Holywells

Median price: £204,000
Price per sq ft: £248
Sales (last 12 months): 114
Typical range (middle 50%): £161K – £262K

Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £204,000 (about £248 per square foot) in Holywells area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £376,900.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Holywells over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£319,250£347
Semi-Detached44£250,000£270
Terraced31£210,000£250
Flats33£118,500£192

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Holywells

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Holywells.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£284,975£120,000£202,500£160,000
2017£270,000£127,500£200,000£167,500
2018£256,250£124,000£215,000£175,000
2019£270,000£125,000£229,375£175,000
2020£285,750£119,000£209,250£182,475
2021£291,000£128,000£242,500£190,000
2022£350,750£133,000£248,250£210,000
2023£337,500£130,000£265,000£215,000
2024£307,500£121,500£262,000£195,000
2025£342,000£125,000£250,000£212,500
2026£316,000£117,000£245,000£202,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Holywells.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Holywells.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£229£209£221£199
2017£235£205£208£199
2018£267£213£232£220
2019£240£217£234£218
2020£289£190£241£213
2021£282£199£256£229
2022£299£224£274£253
2023£322£197£270£272
2024£305£202£276£231
2025£271£190£270£251
2026£347£189£265£219
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Holywells.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Holywells in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP3 8BF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP3 8BF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 May 2026Flat 17, 6, Fore Hamlet, Ipswich, IP3 8BFFlatsLeasehold£140,000
29 Sept 2025Flat 13, 6, Fore Hamlet, Ipswich, IP3 8BFFlatsLeasehold£100,000
03 Nov 202563, Pownall Road, Ipswich, IP3 0DJFlatsLeasehold£172,500
30 Jan 20265, Back Hamlet, Ipswich, IP3 8AHTerracedFreehold£169,000
28 Nov 202568, Pownall Road, Ipswich, IP3 0DRFlatsLeasehold£125,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
Flat 1, 4, Fore Hamlet, Ipswich-45 m²-
Flat 1, 6, Fore Hamlet, IpswichLeasehold66 m²£153,000 (2005)
Flat 1, 8, Fore Hamlet, IpswichLeasehold67 m²£160,000 (2005)
Flat 2, 4, Fore Hamlet, Ipswich-45 m²-
Flat 2, 6, Fore Hamlet, IpswichLeasehold54 m²£170,000 (2005)
Flat 2, 8 Fore Hamlet, IpswichLeasehold51 m²£118,000 (2005)
Flat 3, 6 Fore Hamlet, Ipswich, IpswichLeasehold42 m²£95,000 (2021)
Flat 3, 8 Fore Hamlet, IpswichLeasehold67 m²£132,000 (2022)
Flat 4, 4, Fore Hamlet, Ipswich-57 m²-
Flat 4, 6, Fore Hamlet, IpswichLeasehold51 m²£95,000 (2018)

Area insights for IP3 8BF

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Overview

Postcode IP3 8BF is located in an urban city, within the Holywells area of Ipswich in the East of England region, and forms part of the Holywells area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 84.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Holywells is £56,056 per year. The median sale price in Holywells is £204,000 (around £248 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £161,250 and £262,250. The nearest station is Derby Road (Ipswich), about 0.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Holywells Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
84
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
16.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Holywells has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,902 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Holywells has a high crime rate, with approximately 84.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

16.8%

Approximately 16.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Holywells is £56,056 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 34 ft away from IP3 8BF.

Flood risk

No risk

Holywells near IP3 8BF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Derby Road (Ipswich) located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for IP3 8BF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Derby Road (Ipswich)

N/A

Walking directions to Derby Road (Ipswich)
0.9 mi

Ipswich

N/A

Walking directions to Ipswich

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for IP3 8BF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miHolywells ParkLargeWalking directions to Holywells Park
0.2 miAlexandra ParkMediumWalking directions to Alexandra Park

Area Profile

Population
257
Population density
12,475.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.43(+25%)
Other theft
12.09(+121%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.04(-5%)
Shoplifting
9.99(+46%)
Public order
8.94(+75%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
112
43.41%
Other White
64
24.81%
Indian
26
10.08%
Other Asian
12
4.65%
African
12
4.65%
Total population: 258

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
91
39.39%
No qualifications
52
22.51%
Level 3 (A level)
30
12.99%
Other
21
9.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
8.23%
Total 16+ residents: 231

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
74
54.01%
Owns outright
25
18.25%
Other social rented
23
16.79%
Owns with a mortgage
12
8.76%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.19%
Total households: 137

Schools

In the IP3 8BF postcode area, located within Holywells, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for IP3 8BF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableUniversity of SuffolkHigher education institutions

Good

0.2 mi16 plusSuffolk New CollegeFurther education

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Helen's Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of IP3 8BF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for IP3 8BF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCollege Convenience Store132-134 Fore Street, Ipswich, IP4 1LEWalking directions to College Convenience Store
0.1 miUni Convenience Store56 Duke Street, Ipswich, IP3 0AQWalking directions to Uni Convenience Store
0.1 miTesco Express283 Duke Street, Ipswich, IP3 0BFWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miUOS Student Union ShopLong Street, Ipswich, IP4 1LQWalking directions to UOS Student Union Shop
0.2 miRaja Stores17 Cavendish Street, Ipswich, IP3 8AXWalking directions to Raja Stores