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IP3 8DD

Derby Road

Holywells

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Overview

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.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

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.

Crime level

5/10

Holywells has an average crime rate, with approximately 51.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

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.

Income level

5/10

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

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 7 ft away from IP3 8DD.

Flood risk

No risk

Holywells near IP3 8DD 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 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for IP3 8DD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Derby Road (Ipswich)

N/A

Walking directions to Derby Road (Ipswich)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
277
Population density
7,038 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.96(-24%)
Vehicle crime
11.66(+165%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.48(+2%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.53(-61%)
Burglary
2.59(-7%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
236
83.99%
Other White
14
4.98%
Indian
10
3.56%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.78%
Other Asian
4
1.42%
Total population: 281

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
70
29.29%
Level 3 (A level)
50
20.92%
No qualifications
41
17.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
15.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
10.88%
Total 16+ residents: 239

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
55
41.98%
Owns outright
42
32.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
29
22.14%
Shared ownership
2
1.53%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.53%
Total households: 131

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 8DD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP3 8DD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Nov 202524, Tomline Road, Ipswich, IP3 8BZTerracedFreehold£226,000
21 Jul 202519, Tomline Road, Ipswich, IP3 8BZSemi-DetachedFreehold£245,000
11 Jul 202552, Pearce Road, Ipswich, IP3 8HUTerracedFreehold£158,500
21 May 202658, Upper Cavendish Street, Ipswich, IP3 8BTSemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000
23 Jan 202637, Upper Cavendish Street, Ipswich, IP3 8BTSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000

Schools

In the IP3 8DD postcode area, located within Holywells, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for IP3 8DD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryRose Hill PrimaryAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.4 miPrimaryClifford Road Primary School & NurseryCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryBritannia Primary School and NurseryAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP3 8DD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for IP3 8DD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miFoxhall Convenience Store327 Foxhall Road, Ipswich, IP3 8LQWalking directions to Foxhall Convenience Store
0.3 miAldi5 Hines Road, Ipswich, IP3 9BGWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miPremier Stores154-156 Felixstowe Road, Ipswich, IP3 8EFWalking directions to Premier Stores
0.3 miTesco Express389 Foxhall Road, Ipswich, IP3 8LJWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miS. Kunnan Singh & SonsFreehold Road, Ipswich, IP4 5HLWalking directions to S. Kunnan Singh & Sons

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 8DD, 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 011BE01029990
Police ForceSuffolk
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about IP3 8DD

Is IP3 8DD (Holywells) safe?

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.

What is the average house price near IP3 8DD?

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.

What schools are near IP3 8DD?

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.

What is the nearest station to IP3 8DD?

The closest station to IP3 8DD is Derby Road (Ipswich), about 151 m away.

How deprived is the area around IP3 8DD?

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).

Who represents IP3 8DD (Holywells) in Parliament and on the local council?

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).

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.