Postcode IP3 8DL is located in an urban city, within the Holywells area 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 median sale price in Holywells is £205,000 (around £251 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £165,000 and £263,000. The nearest station is Derby Road (Ipswich), about 0.1 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.
Holywells has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,463 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.
Holywells has an average crime rate, with approximately 51.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.5% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 184 ft away from IP3 8DL.
Holywells near IP3 8DL 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) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Holywells Park | Large | Walking directions to Holywells Park |
| 0.3 mi | Murray Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Murray Recreation Ground |
Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 (about £251 per square foot) in Holywells area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £405,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £338,750 | £294 |
| Semi-Detached | 47 | £252,500 | £275 |
| Terraced | 39 | £205,000 | £251 |
| Flats | 33 | £119,000 | £192 |
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 | £210,000 |
| 2026 | £355,000 | £119,000 | £248,750 | £202,500 |
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 | £190 | £270 | £250 |
| 2026 | £294 | £184 | £272 | £251 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP3 8DL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sept 2025 | 89, Derby Road, Ipswich, IP3 8DL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £160,000 | |
| 29 Apr 2026 | 190 - 192, Felixstowe Road, Ipswich, IP3 9AE | Other | Freehold | £315,000 | |
| 16 Sept 2025 | Flat 2, 190 - 192, Felixstowe Road, Ipswich, IP3 9AE | Flats | Leasehold | £100,000 | |
| 16 Sept 2025 | Flat 1, 190 - 192, Felixstowe Road, Ipswich, IP3 9AE | Flats | Leasehold | £100,000 | |
| 11 Aug 2026 | 39, York Road, Ipswich, IP3 8BX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £165,000 |
In the IP3 8DL postcode area, located within Holywells, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Rose Hill Primary | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 21 Jan 2025. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Murrayfield Primary - A Paradigm Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 28 Jan 2025. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Britannia Primary School and Nursery | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 18 Jan 2023. |
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of IP3 8DL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Aldi | 5 Hines Road, Ipswich, IP3 9BG | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.1 mi | Premier Stores | 154-156 Felixstowe Road, Ipswich, IP3 8EF | Walking directions to Premier Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Foxhall Convenience Store | 327 Foxhall Road, Ipswich, IP3 8LQ | Walking directions to Foxhall Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 389 Foxhall Road, Ipswich, IP3 8LJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Ipswich district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for IP3 8DL, 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 8DL 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, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around IP3 8DL in Holywells is £205,000 (about £251 per square foot) based on 127 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to IP3 8DL, including Rose Hill Primary (Good), Murrayfield Primary - A Paradigm Academy (Good) and Britannia Primary School and Nursery (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to IP3 8DL is Derby Road (Ipswich), about 237 m away.
IP3 8DL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,463 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 8DL 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).