Postcode IP3 8EZ 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 £204,000 (around £248 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £161,250 and £262,250. The nearest station is Derby Road (Ipswich), about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 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 3.7% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near IP3 8EZ.
Holywells near IP3 8EZ 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Derby Road (Ipswich) | N/A | Walking directions to Derby Road (Ipswich) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Holywells Park | Large | Walking directions to Holywells Park |
| 0.5 mi | Alexandra Park | Medium | Walking directions to Alexandra Park |
Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £204,000 (about £248 per square foot) in Holywells area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £376,900.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £319,250 | £347 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £250,000 | £270 |
| Terraced | 31 | £210,000 | £250 |
| Flats | 33 | £118,500 | £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 | £212,500 |
| 2026 | £316,000 | £117,000 | £245,000 | £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 | £251 |
| 2026 | £347 | £189 | £265 | £219 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP3 8EZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Nov 2025 | 94, Alan Road, Ipswich, IP3 8EZ | Terraced | Freehold | £195,000 | |
| 07 Apr 2025 | 86, Alan Road, Ipswich, IP3 8EZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £185,000 | |
| 30 Sept 2025 | 187, Rosehill Road, Ipswich, IP3 8HB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £288,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | 38, Upper Cavendish Street, Ipswich, IP3 8BS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £169,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | 130, Alan Road, Ipswich, IP3 8HA | Terraced | Freehold | £230,000 |
In the IP3 8EZ postcode area, located within Holywells, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of IP3 8EZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | East of England CO-OP | 34 Foxhall Road, Ipswich, IP3 8HL | Walking directions to East of England CO-OP |
| 0.2 mi | Premier Stores | 154-156 Felixstowe Road, Ipswich, IP3 8EF | Walking directions to Premier Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | 5 Hines Road, Ipswich, IP3 9BG | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Raja Stores | 17 Cavendish Street, Ipswich, IP3 8AX | Walking directions to Raja Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Foxhall Convenience Store | 327 Foxhall Road, Ipswich, IP3 8LQ | Walking directions to Foxhall Convenience Store |
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 8EZ, 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 8EZ 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 8EZ in Holywells is £204,000 (about £248 per square foot) based on 114 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to IP3 8EZ, including Rose Hill Primary (Requires improvement), Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery (Good) and Suffolk New College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to IP3 8EZ is Derby Road (Ipswich), about 361 m away.
IP3 8EZ 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 8EZ 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).