Postcode insights

IP2 8FE

Barnard Square

Bridge

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Detailed insights for IP2 8FE

Overview

Postcode IP2 8FE is located in an urban city, within the Bridge ward 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 92.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× 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 nearest station is Ipswich, about 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
92
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
57.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Maidenhall, Stoke & Port has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,253 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Maidenhall, Stoke & Port has a high crime rate, with approximately 92.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

57.8%

Approximately 57.8% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 287 ft away from IP2 8FE.

Flood risk

Very low

Maidenhall, Stoke & Port near IP2 8FE has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Ipswich located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for IP2 8FE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Ipswich

N/A

Walking directions to Ipswich

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
196
Population density
13,541.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
52.45(+66%)
Shoplifting
45.95(+572%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.87(+132%)
Vehicle crime
8.24(+87%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.8(+23%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
142
72.45%
Other White
23
11.73%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
10
5.1%
Caribbean
7
3.57%
White and Black African (mixed)
5
2.55%
Total population: 196

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
36
22.22%
No qualifications
32
19.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
18.52%
Level 3 (A level)
28
17.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
12.96%
Total 16+ residents: 162

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
69
53.91%
Shared ownership
31
24.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
10.94%
Social rents from council
5
3.91%
Owns with a mortgage
4
3.12%
Total households: 128

Property prices in Bridge

Median price£195,000
Price per sq ft£225
Sales (last 12 months)84
Typical range (middle 50%)£150K – £250K

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 (about £225 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-Detached21£250,000£252
Terraced42£182,000£223
Flats16£122,500£187

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£180,000
2026£530,000£125,000£245,000£193,800
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£227
2026£278£187£240£217
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 8FE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP2 8FE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Dec 202514, Bulstrode Road, Ipswich, IP2 8HATerracedFreehold£143,000
24 Jun 202533, Bulstrode Road, Ipswich, IP2 8HATerracedFreehold£143,000
19 Dec 202552, Austin Street, Ipswich, IP2 8DFTerracedFreehold£121,000
02 Jul 202568A, Austin Street, Ipswich, IP2 8DFOtherFreehold£150,000
28 Mar 202590, Austin Street, Ipswich, IP2 8DFDetachedFreehold£215,000

Schools

In the IP2 8FE postcode area, located within Maidenhall, Stoke & Port, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for IP2 8FE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableUniversity of SuffolkHigher education institutions

Good

0.4 miPrimaryHillside Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.5 mi16 plusSuffolk New CollegeFurther education

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP2 8FE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for IP2 8FE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miInternational Food Store59 Austin Street, Ipswich, IP2 8DFWalking directions to International Food Store
0.1 miCo-op Daily89 Austin Street, Ipswich, IP2 8DFWalking directions to Co-op Daily
0.1 miLondisCollege Street, Ipswich, IP4 1FTWalking directions to Londis
0.1 miThreepenny Off License and Convenience Store1 Bridge Street, Ipswich, IP1 1XHWalking directions to Threepenny Off License and Convenience Store
0.2 miPremier21 Wherstead Road, Ipswich, IP2 8JJWalking directions to Premier

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 IP2 8FE, 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 012FE01033122
Police ForceSuffolk
Postcode Introduced2014-12-01

Frequently asked questions about IP2 8FE

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

The area around IP2 8FE records about 92 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 8FE?

The median sale price around IP2 8FE in Maidenhall, Stoke & Port is £195,000 (about £225 per square foot) based on 84 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near IP2 8FE?

There are 13 schools close to IP2 8FE, including University of Suffolk (Good), Hillside Primary School (Requires improvement) and Suffolk New College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to IP2 8FE?

The closest station to IP2 8FE is Ipswich, about 814 m away.

How deprived is the area around IP2 8FE?

IP2 8FE scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,253 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Ipswich covering IP2 8FE 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).

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.