Postcode insights

IP2 9SB

Thornhayes Close

Bridge

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Detailed insights for IP2 9SB

Overview

Postcode IP2 9SB 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74.2 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 nearest station is Ipswich, about 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Maidenhall Green.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
5.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Maidenhall, Stoke & Port has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,954 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Maidenhall, Stoke & Port has a high crime rate, with approximately 74.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.5%

Approximately 5.5% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near IP2 9SB.

Flood risk

No risk

Maidenhall, Stoke & Port near IP2 9SB 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for IP2 9SB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Ipswich

N/A

Walking directions to Ipswich

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for IP2 9SB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miMaidenhall GreenSmallWalking directions to Maidenhall Green

Area Profile

Population
244
Population density
7,048.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.84(+23%)
Vehicle crime
8.7(+98%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.54(+19%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.22(-55%)
Other theft
4.64(-15%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
212
86.53%
Other White
17
6.94%
Arab
5
2.04%
Indian
2
0.82%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.82%
Total population: 245

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
46
21.8%
No qualifications
42
19.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
17.06%
Level 4+ (Degree)
32
15.17%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
12.8%
Total 16+ residents: 211

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
54
49.54%
Owns with a mortgage
28
25.69%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
18.35%
Other social rented
4
3.67%
Social rents from council
2
1.83%
Total households: 109

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 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP2 9SB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP2 9SB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Dec 202510, Laurelhayes, Ipswich, IP2 9SADetachedFreehold£268,000
27 Mar 202620, Sagehayes Close, Ipswich, IP2 9SQTerracedFreehold£250,000
14 Mar 2025121, Belstead Road, Ipswich, IP2 9AXDetachedFreehold£510,000
01 May 20267, Broomhayes, Ipswich, IP2 9DASemi-DetachedFreehold£204,000
08 Jan 202631, Broomhayes, Ipswich, IP2 9DASemi-DetachedFreehold£270,000

Schools

In the IP2 9SB postcode area, located within Maidenhall, Stoke & Port, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for IP2 9SB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHalifax Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miNot applicableSt Joseph's CollegeOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableStone Lodge AcademyAcademy special sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP2 9SB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for IP2 9SB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miMorrisons Daily9 Maidenhall Green, Ipswich, IP2 8PJWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miLondis57 Stoke Park Drive, Ipswich, IP2 9THWalking directions to Londis
0.5 miAsdaStoke Park Drive, Ipswich, IP2 9THWalking directions to Asda
0.5 miEast of England Co-opIpswich, IP2 8ANWalking directions to East of England Co-op

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 9SB, 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 012CE01029970
Police ForceSuffolk
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about IP2 9SB

Is IP2 9SB (Maidenhall, Stoke & Port) safe?

The area around IP2 9SB records about 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 9SB?

The median sale price around IP2 9SB 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 9SB?

There are 10 schools close to IP2 9SB, including Halifax Primary School (Good), St Joseph's College and Stone Lodge Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to IP2 9SB?

The closest station to IP2 9SB is Ipswich, about 779 m away.

How deprived is the area around IP2 9SB?

IP2 9SB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,954 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents IP2 9SB (Maidenhall, Stoke & Port) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ipswich covering IP2 9SB 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.