Postcode insights

IP1 6NX

Elmcroft Road

Castle Hill

Interactive map showing IP1 6NX and surrounding area

Detailed insights for IP1 6NX

Overview

Postcode IP1 6NX 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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Castle Hill is £57,883 per year. The nearest station is Westerfield, about 1.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Castle Hill Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
37.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Castle Hill has an average 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.

Crime level

4/10

Castle Hill has a low crime rate, with approximately 46 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

37.1%

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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Castle Hill is £57,883 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near IP1 6NX.

Flood risk

No risk

Castle Hill near IP1 6NX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Westerfield located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for IP1 6NX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miCastle Hill Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Castle Hill Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
302
Population density
7,207.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.29(-20%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.66(-34%)
Vehicle crime
4.6(+5%)
Other theft
4.6(-16%)
Public order
3.83(-25%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
267
88.41%
Other White
13
4.3%
Other Asian
6
1.99%
Other
6
1.99%
Caribbean
4
1.32%
Total population: 302

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
69
29.24%
Level 3 (A level)
43
18.22%
Level 4+ (Degree)
34
14.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
11.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
11.86%
Total 16+ residents: 236

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
42
30%
Other social rented
39
27.86%
Owns with a mortgage
38
27.14%
Social rents from council
13
9.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
5.71%
Total households: 140

Property prices in Castle Hill

Median price£280,000
Price per sq ft£297
Sales (last 12 months)73
Typical range (middle 50%)£250K – £315K

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 (about £297 per square foot) in Castle Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £545,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Castle Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£422,500£349
Semi-Detached57£276,000£290
Terraced3£200,000£252
Flats1£145,000£241

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Castle Hill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castle Hill.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£390,000£218,600£227,000
2017£345,500£230,000£202,000
2018£303,500£232,000£222,500
2019£350,000£234,500£220,000
2020£320,000£240,000£197,500
2021£393,750£250,000£220,000
2022£415,000£295,000£247,500
2023£443,000£290,000£253,000
2024£382,000£275,000£240,000
2025£365,000£280,000£200,000
2026£425,000£270,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castle Hill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Castle Hill.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£250£226£228
2017£277£242£208
2018£267£240£235
2019£259£253£236
2020£289£257£214
2021£292£265£236
2022£356£310£268
2023£334£298£267
2024£316£294£252
2025£342£299£229
2026£253£276
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Castle Hill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Castle Hill in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP1 6NX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP1 6NX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Aug 202521, Garrick Way, Ipswich, IP1 6NFOtherFreehold£165,000
22 Sept 2025108, Cedarcroft Road, Ipswich, IP1 6BPSemi-DetachedFreehold£270,000
03 Sept 2025137, Cedarcroft Road, Ipswich, IP1 6BPSemi-DetachedFreehold£235,000
28 Mar 2025129, Cedarcroft Road, Ipswich, IP1 6BPSemi-DetachedFreehold£255,000
03 Nov 20255, Fircroft Road, Ipswich, IP1 6AGSemi-DetachedFreehold£245,000

Schools

In the IP1 6NX postcode area, located within Castle Hill, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for IP1 6NX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryCastle Hill Junior SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.1 miPrimaryCastle Hill Infant SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miNot applicableThe Meadows Montessori SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP1 6NX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for IP1 6NX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miCo-OpGarrick Way, Ipswich, IP1 6NFWalking directions to Co-Op
0.3 miEast of England CO-OP147 Fircroft Road, Ipswich, IP1 6PTWalking directions to East of England CO-OP
0.4 miMorrisons Daily104-106 Macaulay Road, Ipswich, IP1 6JJWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.5 miFarmfoods14 Meredith Road, Ipswich, IP1 6EBWalking directions to Farmfoods

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Ipswich district (2025-26).

Band A£1,572
Band B£1,834
Band C£2,096
Band D£2,359
Band E£2,883
Band F£3,407
Band G£3,931
Band H£4,717

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for IP1 6NX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

William John Joseph Patrick

Castle Hill - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Patrick Spencer

Central Suffolk and North Ipswich - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

DistrictIpswichE07000202
Parliamentary ConstituencyCentral Suffolk and North IpswichE14001156
WardCastle HillE05007120
ParishIpswich, unparished areaE43000134
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Castle HillE02006246
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Ipswich 002CE01029975
Police ForceSuffolk
Postcode Introduced1986-07-01

Frequently asked questions about IP1 6NX

Is IP1 6NX (Castle Hill) safe?

The area around IP1 6NX records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near IP1 6NX?

The median sale price around IP1 6NX in Castle Hill is £280,000 (about £297 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near IP1 6NX?

There are 13 schools close to IP1 6NX, including Castle Hill Junior School (Requires improvement), Castle Hill Infant School (Good) and The Meadows Montessori School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around IP1 6NX?

IP1 6NX scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,918 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents IP1 6NX (Castle Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich covering IP1 6NX is Patrick Spencer (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: William John Joseph Patrick (Reform UK).

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.