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IP3 8EH

Felixstowe Road

Holywells

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Detailed insights for IP3 8EH

Overview

Postcode IP3 8EH 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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 60.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 26% 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 0.3 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
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
40.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Holywells has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,700 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Holywells has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

40.5%

Approximately 40.5% 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.

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 road, approximately 14 ft away from IP3 8EH.

Flood risk

No risk

Holywells near IP3 8EH 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for IP3 8EH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Derby Road (Ipswich)

N/A

Walking directions to Derby Road (Ipswich)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for IP3 8EH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miHolywells ParkLargeWalking directions to Holywells Park
0.5 miMurray Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Murray Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
239
Population density
2,085.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
73.38(+973%)
Violence and sexual offences
18.77(-41%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.67(+52%)
Vehicle crime
6.83(+55%)
Other theft
5.12(-6%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
192
80.33%
Other White
16
6.69%
Bangladeshi
7
2.93%
Indian
4
1.67%
Pakistani
4
1.67%
Total population: 239

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
57
27.67%
No qualifications
55
26.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
13.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
13.11%
Level 3 (A level)
26
12.62%
Total 16+ residents: 206

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
33
28.45%
Social rents from council
29
25%
Owns with a mortgage
24
20.69%
Other social rented
18
15.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
8.62%
Total households: 116

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 8EH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP3 8EH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Jun 2025Flat 3, 20, Alan Road, Ipswich, IP3 8EQFlatsLeasehold£130,000
19 Nov 202579, Felixstowe Road, Ipswich, IP3 8DZOtherFreehold£500,000
20 Jun 202587, Felixstowe Road, Ipswich, IP3 8DZTerracedFreehold£184,000
27 Feb 20267, Salisbury Road, Ipswich, IP3 0NWSemi-DetachedFreehold£207,500
20 Mar 2026130, Rosehill Road, Ipswich, IP3 8EXSemi-DetachedFreehold£165,000

Schools

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

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

Requires improvement

0.4 miPrimaryCliff Lane Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryClifford Road Primary School & NurseryCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP3 8EH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for IP3 8EH
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
0.3 miEast of England CO-OP34 Foxhall Road, Ipswich, IP3 8HLWalking directions to East of England CO-OP
0.4 miRaja Stores17 Cavendish Street, Ipswich, IP3 8AXWalking directions to Raja Stores
0.4 miTesco Express283 Duke Street, Ipswich, IP3 0BFWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 8EH, 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 011EE01033123
Police ForceSuffolk
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about IP3 8EH

Is IP3 8EH (Holywells) safe?

The area around IP3 8EH records about 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 8EH?

The median sale price around IP3 8EH 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 8EH?

There are 15 schools close to IP3 8EH, including Rose Hill Primary (Requires improvement), Cliff Lane Primary School (Good) and Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to IP3 8EH?

The closest station to IP3 8EH is Derby Road (Ipswich), about 484 m away.

How deprived is the area around IP3 8EH?

IP3 8EH scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,700 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Ipswich covering IP3 8EH 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.