Postcode IP1 6AF 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 65.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Castle Hill is £45,700 per year. The nearest station is Westerfield located about 1.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is The Dales Open Space.
Castle Hill has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,918 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.
Castle Hill has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 65.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near IP1 6AF.
Castle Hill near IP1 6AF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Westerfield located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Dales Open Space | Large | Walking directions to The Dales Open Space |
| 0.2 mi | Castle Hill Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Castle Hill Recreation Ground |
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 6AF postcode area, located within Castle Hill, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP1 6AF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-Op | Garrick Way, Ipswich, IP1 6NF | Walking directions to Co-Op |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Daily | 214 Dales Road, Ipswich, IP1 4JY | Walking directions to Co-op Daily |
| 0.4 mi | East of England CO-OP | 147 Fircroft Road, Ipswich, IP1 6PT | Walking directions to East of England CO-OP |
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.