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IP3 0PB

Elmhurst Drive

Holywells

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Detailed insights for IP3 0PB

Overview

Postcode IP3 0PB 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 46.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% 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 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Landseer Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
9.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Holywells has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,733 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Holywells has an average crime rate, with approximately 46.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.1%

Approximately 9.1% 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 0PB.

Flood risk

No risk

Holywells near IP3 0PB 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for IP3 0PB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Derby Road (Ipswich)

N/A

Walking directions to Derby Road (Ipswich)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for IP3 0PB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miLandseer ParkLargeWalking directions to Landseer Park
0.2 miHolywells ParkLargeWalking directions to Holywells Park
0.4 miMurray Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Murray Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
363
Population density
2,649.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.06(-52%)
Burglary
9.79(+252%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.53(+19%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.01(-74%)
Public order
3.01(-41%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
302
83.2%
Other White
17
4.68%
Other Asian
7
1.93%
Chinese
6
1.65%
Caribbean
6
1.65%
Total population: 363

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
78
25%
Level 4+ (Degree)
76
24.36%
Level 3 (A level)
53
16.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
14.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
8.33%
Total 16+ residents: 312

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
97
55.43%
Owns with a mortgage
39
22.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
11.43%
Other social rented
15
8.57%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.71%
Total households: 175

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 0PB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP3 0PB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Oct 202528, Elmhurst Drive, Ipswich, IP3 0PBSemi-DetachedFreehold£375,000
21 Nov 202522, Beech Grove, Ipswich, IP3 0NXTerracedFreehold£250,000
22 Jul 202525, Beech Grove, Ipswich, IP3 0NXTerracedFreehold£261,000
28 Apr 202523, Beech Grove, Ipswich, IP3 0NXTerracedFreehold£280,000
13 Apr 2026118, Nacton Road, Ipswich, IP3 0NSSemi-DetachedFreehold£330,000

Schools

In the IP3 0PB postcode area, located within Holywells, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.3 miPrimaryRose Hill PrimaryAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.4 miPrimaryMurrayfield Primary - A Paradigm AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP3 0PB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for IP3 0PB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miPremier Stores154-156 Felixstowe Road, Ipswich, IP3 8EFWalking directions to Premier Stores
0.3 miAldi5 Hines Road, Ipswich, IP3 9BGWalking directions to Aldi
0.5 miRaja Stores17 Cavendish Street, Ipswich, IP3 8AXWalking directions to Raja Stores

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 0PB, 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 011DE01029992
Police ForceSuffolk
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about IP3 0PB

Is IP3 0PB (Holywells) safe?

The area around IP3 0PB records about 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 0PB?

The median sale price around IP3 0PB 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 0PB?

There are 13 schools close to IP3 0PB, including Cliff Lane Primary School (Good), Rose Hill Primary (Requires improvement) and Murrayfield Primary - A Paradigm Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to IP3 0PB?

The closest station to IP3 0PB is Derby Road (Ipswich), about 695 m away.

How deprived is the area around IP3 0PB?

IP3 0PB scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,733 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Ipswich covering IP3 0PB 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.