Postcode IP3 8GH is located in an urban city, within the St John's ward of Ipswich in the East of England region, and forms part of the California area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 63.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in California is £46,600 per year. The nearest station is Derby Road (Ipswich) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Murray Recreation Ground.
California has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,145 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.
California has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 63.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 23.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in California is £46,600 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 304 ft away from IP3 8GH.
California near IP3 8GH 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 | Murray Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Murray Recreation Ground |
| 0.5 mi | Newbury Road Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Newbury Road Recreation Ground |
| 0.5 mi | Newbury Road Dog Park | Small | Walking directions to Newbury Road Dog Park |
Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in St John's area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £612,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £386,500 |
| Flats | 30 | £130,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 47 | £265,000 |
| Terraced | 39 | £220,000 |
10 year median price trend in St John's
In the IP3 8GH postcode area, located within California, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP3 8GH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Foxhall Convenience Store | 327 Foxhall Road, Ipswich, IP3 8LQ | Walking directions to Foxhall Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 389 Foxhall Road, Ipswich, IP3 8LJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Premier Freehold Convenience Store | 142 Freehold Road, Ipswich, IP4 5JL | Walking directions to Premier Freehold Convenience Store |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.