Postcode IP1 4HU is located in an urban city, within the Castle Hill ward of Ipswich in the East of England region, and forms part of the Castle Hill area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 38.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Castle Hill is £45,700 per year. The nearest station is Ipswich located about 1.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is The Dales Open Space.
Castle Hill has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,975 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 33% least deprived areas in England.
Castle Hill has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 2.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Castle Hill is £45,700 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 257 ft away from IP1 4HU.
Castle Hill near IP1 4HU 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Dales Open Space | Large | Walking directions to The Dales Open Space |
| 0.2 mi | Broomhill Park | Medium | Walking directions to Broomhill Park |
| 0.1 mi | Sherrington Road Rec | Small | Walking directions to Sherrington Road Rec |
Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 in Castle Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £510,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £420,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £145,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 62 | £279,500 |
| Terraced | 7 | £260,000 |
10 year median price trend in Castle Hill
In the IP1 4HU postcode area, located within Castle Hill, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP1 4HU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 293 Norwich Road, Ipswich, IP1 4BP | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | East of England Co-op | 201-203 Bramford Lane, Ipswich, IP1 4DS | Walking directions to East of England Co-op |
| 0.3 mi | Farmfoods | 90 Bramford Road, Ipswich, IP1 2LL | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.4 mi | Ipswich Food & Wine | Norwich Road, Ipswich, IP1 5DN | Walking directions to Ipswich Food & Wine |
| 0.4 mi | IKI Supermarket | Bramford Road, Ipswich, IP1 2LP | Walking directions to IKI Supermarket |
Annual council tax rates for Ipswich district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.