Postcode IP3 8DD 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 51.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% 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 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Holywells has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,122 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Holywells has an average crime rate, with approximately 51.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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.
The average income per household in Holywells is £56,056 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 7 ft away from IP3 8DD.
Holywells near IP3 8DD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Derby Road (Ipswich) located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Derby Road (Ipswich) | N/A | Walking directions to Derby Road (Ipswich) |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £348,500 | £263 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £242,500 | £271 |
| Terraced | 32 | £207,500 | £238 |
| Flats | 26 | £123,500 | £190 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP3 8DD.
In the IP3 8DD postcode area, located within Holywells, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP3 8DD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Foxhall Convenience Store | 327 Foxhall Road, Ipswich, IP3 8LQ | Walking directions to Foxhall Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | 5 Hines Road, Ipswich, IP3 9BG | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Premier Stores | 154-156 Felixstowe Road, Ipswich, IP3 8EF | Walking directions to Premier Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 389 Foxhall Road, Ipswich, IP3 8LJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | S. Kunnan Singh & Sons | Freehold Road, Ipswich, IP4 5HL | Walking directions to S. Kunnan Singh & Sons |
Annual council tax rates for Ipswich district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for IP3 8DD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
George Samuel Lankester
Holywells - Elected 7 May 2026
Jack Abbott
Ipswich - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around IP3 8DD records about 52 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.
The median sale price around IP3 8DD in Holywells is £205,000 (about £248 per square foot) based on 108 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to IP3 8DD, including Rose Hill Primary (Requires improvement), Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery (Good) and Britannia Primary School and Nursery (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to IP3 8DD is Derby Road (Ipswich), about 151 m away.
IP3 8DD scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,122 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Ipswich covering IP3 8DD 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).
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.