Postcode IP1 6JT 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 68.4 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 1.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Whitehouse Recreation Ground.
Castle Hill has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,188 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Castle Hill has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 68.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 38.3% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 23 ft away from IP1 6JT.
Castle Hill near IP1 6JT 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Whitehouse Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Whitehouse Recreation Ground |
| 0.3 mi | Bramford Lane Recration Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Bramford Lane Recration 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 6JT postcode area, located within Castle Hill, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP1 6JT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Farmfoods | 14 Meredith Road, Ipswich, IP1 6EB | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.3 mi | Premier Food and Fuel | Meredith Road, Ipswich, IP1 6ED | Walking directions to Premier Food and Fuel |
| 0.3 mi | Pick'n Save | 11 Meredith Road, Ipswich, IP1 6ED | Walking directions to Pick'n Save |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | 17-23 Meredith Road, Ipswich, IP1 6ED | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Ipswich Food & Wine | Norwich Road, Ipswich, IP1 5DN | Walking directions to Ipswich Food & Wine |
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.