Postcode IP1 3SH is located in an urban city, within the St Margaret's area of Ipswich in the East of England region, and forms part of the Christchurch Park area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Christchurch Park is £66,460 per year. The median sale price in St Margaret's is £275,000 (around £266 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £166,963 and £510,625. The nearest station is Ipswich, about 1 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Christchurch Park.
Christchurch Park has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,804 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 9% least deprived areas in England.
Christchurch Park has a low crime rate, with approximately 34 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Christchurch Park is £66,460 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near IP1 3SH.
Christchurch Park near IP1 3SH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Ipswich located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Christchurch Park | Large | Walking directions to Christchurch Park |
| 0.5 mi | Broomhill Park | Medium | Walking directions to Broomhill Park |
Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 (about £266 per square foot) in St Margaret's area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,000 up to £1,450,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 32 | £553,750 | £333 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £325,000 | £305 |
| Terraced | 29 | £175,000 | £234 |
| Flats | 18 | £89,500 | £161 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £457,000 | £129,998 | £268,000 | £200,250 |
| 2017 | £465,000 | £137,750 | £323,000 | £202,500 |
| 2018 | £470,000 | £128,250 | £325,000 | £217,000 |
| 2019 | £413,750 | £120,000 | £273,000 | £191,000 |
| 2020 | £477,500 | £132,500 | £351,500 | £180,000 |
| 2021 | £511,000 | £139,000 | £337,500 | £225,000 |
| 2022 | £555,000 | £139,000 | £482,000 | £208,000 |
| 2023 | £560,000 | £127,500 | £354,000 | £247,500 |
| 2024 | £535,000 | £121,250 | £287,500 | £206,250 |
| 2025 | £545,000 | £138,500 | £315,000 | £187,500 |
| 2026 | £592,500 | £97,000 | £337,500 | £176,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £265 | £203 | £259 | £204 |
| 2017 | £297 | £195 | £235 | £200 |
| 2018 | £274 | £187 | £285 | £210 |
| 2019 | £272 | £187 | £261 | £209 |
| 2020 | £296 | £201 | £245 | £205 |
| 2021 | £334 | £201 | £278 | £231 |
| 2022 | £361 | £210 | £306 | £244 |
| 2023 | £357 | £209 | £308 | £241 |
| 2024 | £349 | £189 | £303 | £222 |
| 2025 | £348 | £225 | £294 | £239 |
| 2026 | £309 | £161 | £329 | £230 |
There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP1 3SH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jun 2025 | 23, Henley Road, Ipswich, IP1 3TF | Other | Freehold | £475,000 | |
| 07 Aug 2026 | Flat 30, Parkwood, 11, Henley Road, Ipswich, IP1 3SE | Flats | Leasehold | £202,500 | |
| 19 Mar 2026 | Flat 37, Parkwood, 11, Henley Road, Ipswich, IP1 3SE | Flats | Leasehold | £170,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2026 | 7, Henley Road, Ipswich, IP1 3SE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £172,750 | |
| 27 Aug 2025 | 1, Henley Road, Ipswich, IP1 3SE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £205,000 |
In the IP1 3SH postcode area, located within Christchurch Park, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 mi | Not applicable | Ipswich School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Margaret's CEVAP School, Ipswich | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 22 Oct 2014. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 Oct 2023. |
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of IP1 3SH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | Unit 23 Sailmakers, Ipswich, IP1 3BB | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | Unit 34 Sailmakers, Ipswich, IP1 3BB | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 47-57 St Matthew's Street, Ipswich, IP1 3EW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Bolton Stores | 60 Bolton Lane, Ipswich, IP4 2BY | Walking directions to Bolton Stores |
| 0.4 mi | European Mini Market | Westgate Street, Ipswich, IP1 3DZ | Walking directions to European Mini Market |
Annual council tax rates for Ipswich district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for IP1 3SH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Inga Elisabeth Lockington
St Margaret's - Elected 7 May 2026
Jack Abbott
Ipswich - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around IP1 3SH records about 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around IP1 3SH in St Margaret's is £275,000 (about £266 per square foot) based on 100 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to IP1 3SH, including Ipswich School, St Margaret's CEVAP School, Ipswich (Good) and St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
IP1 3SH scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,804 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Ipswich covering IP1 3SH is Jack Abbott (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Inga Elisabeth Lockington (Liberal Democrats).