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IP3 0AW

Holywells Close

Holywells

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Overview

Postcode IP3 0AW is located in an urban city, within the Holywells ward of Ipswich in the East of England region, and forms part of the Holywells area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 32.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Holywells is £56,056 per year. The nearest station is Derby Road (Ipswich), about 0.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Holywells Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Holywells has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,888 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Holywells has a low crime rate, with approximately 32.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3%

Approximately 3.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Holywells is £56,056 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near IP3 0AW.

Flood risk

No risk

Holywells near IP3 0AW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Derby Road (Ipswich) located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for IP3 0AW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Derby Road (Ipswich)

N/A

Walking directions to Derby Road (Ipswich)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for IP3 0AW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miHolywells ParkLargeWalking directions to Holywells Park
0.4 miAlexandra ParkMediumWalking directions to Alexandra Park

Area Profile

Population
393
Population density
973.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Burglary
12.59(+353%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.03(-21%)
Violence and sexual offences
5.03(-84%)
Vehicle crime
2.52(-43%)
Public order
1.89(-63%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
344
88.43%
Other White
12
3.08%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
7
1.8%
Other
7
1.8%
Caribbean
6
1.54%
Total population: 389

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
92
28.13%
Level 3 (A level)
60
18.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
50
15.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
48
14.68%
No qualifications
46
14.07%
Total 16+ residents: 327

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
74
45.12%
Owns with a mortgage
72
43.9%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
6.1%
Social rents from council
5
3.05%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.83%
Total households: 164

Property prices in Holywells

Median price£205,000
Price per sq ft£248
Sales (last 12 months)108
Typical range (middle 50%)£165K – £261K

Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 (about £248 per square foot) in Holywells area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £570,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Holywells over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£348,500£263
Semi-Detached44£242,500£271
Terraced32£207,500£238
Flats26£123,500£190

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Holywells

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Holywells.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£284,975£120,000£202,500£160,000
2017£270,000£127,500£200,000£167,500
2018£256,250£124,000£215,000£175,000
2019£270,000£125,000£229,375£175,000
2020£285,750£119,000£209,250£182,475
2021£291,000£128,000£242,500£190,000
2022£350,750£133,000£248,250£210,000
2023£337,500£130,000£265,000£215,000
2024£307,500£121,500£262,000£195,000
2025£342,000£125,000£250,000£212,500
2026£355,000£127,000£230,000£198,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Holywells.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Holywells.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£229£209£221£199
2017£235£205£208£199
2018£267£213£232£220
2019£240£217£234£218
2020£289£190£241£213
2021£282£199£256£229
2022£299£224£274£253
2023£322£197£270£272
2024£305£202£276£231
2025£271£189£270£251
2026£347£208£272£213
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Holywells.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP3 0AW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP3 0AW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Jul 2025B H Ellis & Sons Ltd, Holywells Close, Ipswich, IP3 0AWOtherFreehold£1,000,000
17 Oct 202527, Myrtle Road, Ipswich, IP3 0ALTerracedFreehold£175,000
17 Jun 202533, Myrtle Road, Ipswich, IP3 0ALDetachedFreehold£163,000
03 Feb 202515, Myrtle Road, Ipswich, IP3 0ALTerracedFreehold£180,000
02 Apr 202654, Myrtle Road, Ipswich, IP3 0ANSemi-DetachedFreehold£175,000

Schools

In the IP3 0AW postcode area, located within Holywells, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for IP3 0AW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryCliff Lane Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miNot applicableUniversity of SuffolkHigher education institutions

Good

0.4 mi16 plusSuffolk New CollegeFurther education

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP3 0AW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for IP3 0AW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco Express283 Duke Street, Ipswich, IP3 0BFWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miUni Convenience Store56 Duke Street, Ipswich, IP3 0AQWalking directions to Uni Convenience Store
0.2 miRaja Stores17 Cavendish Street, Ipswich, IP3 8AXWalking directions to Raja Stores
0.3 miCollege Convenience Store132-134 Fore Street, Ipswich, IP4 1LEWalking directions to College Convenience Store
0.4 miEast of England CO-OP34 Foxhall Road, Ipswich, IP3 8HLWalking 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 IP3 0AW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

George Samuel Lankester

Holywells - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Jack Abbott

Ipswich - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

DistrictIpswichE07000202
Parliamentary ConstituencyIpswichE14001302
WardHolywellsE05007123
ParishIpswich, unparished areaE43000134
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)HolywellsE02006255
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Ipswich 011CE01029991
Police ForceSuffolk
Postcode Introduced1987-10-01

Frequently asked questions about IP3 0AW

Is IP3 0AW (Holywells) safe?

The area around IP3 0AW records about 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near IP3 0AW?

The median sale price around IP3 0AW in Holywells is £205,000 (about £248 per square foot) based on 108 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near IP3 0AW?

There are 12 schools close to IP3 0AW, including Cliff Lane Primary School (Good), University of Suffolk (Good) and Suffolk New College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to IP3 0AW?

The closest station to IP3 0AW is Derby Road (Ipswich), about 997 m away.

How deprived is the area around IP3 0AW?

IP3 0AW scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,888 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents IP3 0AW (Holywells) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ipswich covering IP3 0AW is Jack Abbott (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: George Samuel Lankester (Labour Party).

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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.