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IP2 8AW

Willoughby Road

Bridge

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Detailed insights for IP2 8AW

Overview

Postcode IP2 8AW is located in an urban city, within the Bridge area of Ipswich in the East of England region, and forms part of the Maidenhall, Stoke & Port area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Maidenhall, Stoke & Port is £47,243 per year. The median sale price in Bridge is £205,000 (around £229 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £153,000 and £260,625. The nearest station is Ipswich, about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
88
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
16.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Maidenhall, Stoke & Port has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,790 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Maidenhall, Stoke & Port has a high crime rate, with approximately 88 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

16.9%

Approximately 16.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Maidenhall, Stoke & Port is £47,243 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 185 ft away from IP2 8AW.

Flood risk

No risk

Maidenhall, Stoke & Port near IP2 8AW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Ipswich located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for IP2 8AW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Ipswich

N/A

Walking directions to Ipswich

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
239
Population density
6,005 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.98(+39%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.19(+108%)
Other theft
8.8(+61%)
Vehicle crime
5.28(+20%)
Drugs
3.52(+22%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
98
40.5%
Other White
58
23.97%
African
36
14.88%
Other
12
4.96%
Indian
8
3.31%
Total population: 242

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
67
31.9%
No qualifications
50
23.81%
Level 3 (A level)
25
11.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
10.95%
Apprenticeship
19
9.05%
Total 16+ residents: 210

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
90
60.81%
Other social rented
21
14.19%
Owns with a mortgage
15
10.14%
Owns outright
13
8.78%
Social rents from council
4
2.7%
Total households: 148

Property prices in Bridge

Median price: £205,000
Price per sq ft: £229
Sales (last 12 months): 88
Typical range (middle 50%): £153K – £261K

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 (about £229 per square foot) in Bridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £54,000 up to £598,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£440,000£278
Semi-Detached24£261,250£269
Terraced40£200,000£228
Flats19£107,000£179

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bridge

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bridge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£260,000£110,000£182,500£140,000
2017£300,150£118,750£180,250£155,000
2018£275,000£114,000£195,000£157,500
2019£337,500£105,000£201,500£150,000
2020£262,500£110,000£213,500£175,000
2021£290,000£111,000£225,000£190,000
2022£260,000£129,000£250,000£200,000
2023£310,000£128,000£255,000£208,250
2024£392,500£111,000£230,000£190,000
2025£370,000£117,000£250,000£184,000
2026£530,000£102,500£261,250£183,870
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bridge.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bridge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£239£193£187£171
2017£232£193£208£175
2018£216£192£199£189
2019£290£177£202£199
2020£242£196£218£205
2021£268£163£230£218
2022£252£199£257£224
2023£276£219£254£240
2024£311£171£241£216
2025£243£184£258£228
2026£278£167£263£212
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bridge.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bridge in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP2 8AW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP2 8AW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Sept 202519, Willoughby Road, Ipswich, IP2 8AWDetachedFreehold£440,000
20 Feb 202654, Burrell Road, Ipswich, IP2 8ABSemi-DetachedFreehold£130,000
23 May 2025Flat B, 42, Burrell Road, Ipswich, IP2 8ABFlatsLeasehold£90,000
19 Jun 20263C, Willoughby Road, Ipswich, IP2 8APFlatsLeasehold£58,500
19 Jun 20263B, Willoughby Road, Ipswich, IP2 8APFlatsLeasehold£61,280

Schools

In the IP2 8AW postcode area, located within Maidenhall, Stoke & Port, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for IP2 8AW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryHillside Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.5 miSecondaryStoke High School - Ormiston AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.6 miNot applicableUniversity of SuffolkHigher education institutions

Good

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of IP2 8AW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for IP2 8AW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miThreepenny Off License and Convenience Store1 Bridge Street, Ipswich, IP1 1XHWalking directions to Threepenny Off License and Convenience Store
0.2 miEast of England Co-opIpswich, IP2 8ANWalking directions to East of England Co-op
0.2 miInternational Food Store59 Austin Street, Ipswich, IP2 8DFWalking directions to International Food Store
0.2 miEast of England CO-OP89 Austin Street, Ipswich, IP2 8DFWalking directions to East of England CO-OP
0.3 miPremier21 Wherstead Road, Ipswich, IP2 8JJWalking directions to Premier

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Ipswich district.

Band A£1,646
Band B£1,920
Band C£2,194
Band D£2,468
Band E£3,017
Band F£3,565
Band G£4,114
Band H£4,937

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 IP2 8AW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Rupert Tonkin-Galvin

Bridge - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Jack Abbott

Ipswich - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

DistrictIpswichE07000202
Parliamentary ConstituencyIpswichE14001302
WardBridgeE05007119
ParishIpswich, unparished areaE43000134
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Maidenhall, Stoke & PortE02006256
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Ipswich 012GE01033130
Police ForceSuffolk
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about IP2 8AW

Is IP2 8AW (Maidenhall, Stoke & Port) safe?

The area around IP2 8AW records about 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near IP2 8AW?

The median sale price around IP2 8AW in Bridge is £205,000 (about £229 per square foot) based on 88 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near IP2 8AW?

There are 17 schools close to IP2 8AW, including Hillside Primary School (Requires improvement), Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy (Good) and University of Suffolk (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to IP2 8AW?

The closest station to IP2 8AW is Ipswich, about 390 m away.

How deprived is the area around IP2 8AW?

IP2 8AW scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,790 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents IP2 8AW (Maidenhall, Stoke & Port) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ipswich covering IP2 8AW is Jack Abbott (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rupert Tonkin-Galvin (Reform UK).