Postcode insights

IP2 9EX

Leicester Close

Stoke Park

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Detailed insights for IP2 9EX

Overview

Postcode IP2 9EX is located in an urban city, within the Stoke Park ward of Ipswich in the East of England region, and forms part of the Stoke Park area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 67% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Stoke Park is £48,705 per year. The nearest station is Ipswich, about 1.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Bourne Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
27
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
3.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

4/10

Stoke Park has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,565 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Stoke Park has a very low crime rate, with approximately 26.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.2%

Approximately 3.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 38.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Stoke Park is £48,705 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 242 ft away from IP2 9EX.

Flood risk

No risk

Stoke Park near IP2 9EX 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for IP2 9EX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBourne ParkLargeWalking directions to Bourne Park
0.5 miEllenbrook Open SpaceMediumWalking directions to Ellenbrook Open Space

Area Profile

Population
299
Population density
6,402.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.06(-43%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.89(-75%)
Public order
2.89(-44%)
Other crime
1.45(-26%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.45(-77%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
263
87.96%
Other White
15
5.02%
Other Asian
7
2.34%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
2.01%
Bangladeshi
3
1%
Total population: 299

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
57
21.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
55
21.15%
No qualifications
47
18.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
42
16.15%
Level 3 (A level)
37
14.23%
Total 16+ residents: 260

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
68
54.84%
Owns with a mortgage
35
28.23%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
12.9%
Social rents from council
4
3.23%
Shared ownership
1
0.81%
Total households: 124

Property prices in Stoke Park

Median price£250,000
Price per sq ft£266
Sales (last 12 months)47
Typical range (middle 50%)£212K – £300K

Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £266 per square foot) in Stoke Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,500 up to £495,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Stoke Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£335,000£254
Semi-Detached14£271,500£291
Terraced19£215,000£263
Flats2£98,750£200

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Stoke Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stoke Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£269,250£103,000£198,500£168,500
2017£238,000£119,000£193,500£174,000
2018£282,500£117,000£212,000£185,500
2019£300,000£119,000£207,000£181,000
2020£275,000£110,000£207,000£184,000
2021£325,000£121,500£235,000£200,000
2022£381,000£131,500£255,000£228,000
2023£353,750£135,000£253,500£230,000
2024£322,500£125,500£239,500£210,000
2025£365,000£100,000£272,500£215,000
2026£310,000£254,500£232,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stoke Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stoke Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£246£173£241£209
2017£235£141£239£211
2018£271£159£248£218
2019£257£165£239£214
2020£284£163£225£232
2021£276£157£271£243
2022£320£230£308£273
2023£292£265£304£246
2024£310£195£285£250
2025£302£247£296£263
2026£257£278£262
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stoke Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Stoke Park in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP2 9EX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP2 9EX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Apr 20269, Leicester Close, Ipswich, IP2 9EXTerracedFreehold£305,000
28 Aug 202514, Leicester Close, Ipswich, IP2 9EXSemi-DetachedFreehold£275,000
09 Jan 20265, Prittlewell Close, Ipswich, IP2 9SPSemi-DetachedFreehold£227,000
26 Nov 20257, Prittlewell Close, Ipswich, IP2 9SPSemi-DetachedFreehold£245,000
27 Feb 202531, Prittlewell Close, Ipswich, IP2 9SPSemi-DetachedFreehold£260,000

Schools

In the IP2 9EX postcode area, located within Stoke Park, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for IP2 9EX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryThe Willows Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.6 miPrimaryGusford Community Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.6 miNot applicableSt Joseph's CollegeOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP2 9EX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for IP2 9EX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miAsdaStoke Park Drive, Ipswich, IP2 9THWalking directions to Asda
0.4 miLondis57 Stoke Park Drive, Ipswich, IP2 9THWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miOne StopCambridge Drive, Ipswich, IP2 9UYWalking directions to One Stop

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 9EX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Morgan Brobyn

Stoke Park - 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
WardStoke ParkE05007129
ParishIpswich, unparished areaE43000134
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Stoke ParkE02006259
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Ipswich 015DE01030020
Police ForceSuffolk
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about IP2 9EX

Is IP2 9EX (Stoke Park) safe?

The area around IP2 9EX records about 27 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near IP2 9EX?

The median sale price around IP2 9EX in Stoke Park is £250,000 (about £266 per square foot) based on 47 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near IP2 9EX?

There are 10 schools close to IP2 9EX, including The Willows Primary School (Requires improvement), Gusford Community Primary School (Requires improvement) and St Joseph's College. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around IP2 9EX?

IP2 9EX scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,565 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents IP2 9EX (Stoke Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ipswich covering IP2 9EX is Jack Abbott (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Morgan Brobyn (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.