Postcode IP1 6SH is located in an urban city, within the Whitton ward of Ipswich in the East of England region, and forms part of the Whitton area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Whitton is £49,349 per year. The nearest station is Westerfield located about 1.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Castle Hill Recreation Ground.
Whitton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,664 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Whitton has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 49.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Whitton is £49,349 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near IP1 6SH.
Whitton near IP1 6SH 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Castle Hill Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Castle Hill Recreation Ground |
| 0.4 mi | Whitton Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Whitton Recreation Ground |
Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £274,995 in Whitton area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £422,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £360,995 |
| Flats | 1 | £189,995 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £270,000 |
| Terraced | 13 | £295,000 |
10 year median price trend in Whitton
In the IP1 6SH postcode area, located within Whitton, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP1 6SH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons Daily | 104-106 Macaulay Road, Ipswich, IP1 6JJ | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Co-Op | Garrick Way, Ipswich, IP1 6NF | Walking directions to Co-Op |
| 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: 16/01/2026.