Postcode IP1 6BS 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 1.2 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 37.1% 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 6BS.
Castle Hill near IP1 6BS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 81 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 per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £425,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £145,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 59 | £279,000 |
| Terraced | 8 | £240,000 |
10 years price trend in Castle Hill
In the IP1 6BS postcode area, located within Castle Hill, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.