Postcode IP3 8HE 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 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park 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 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.
The average income per household in Holywells is £56,056 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 302 ft away from IP3 8HE.
Holywells near IP3 8HE 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Holywells Park | Large | Walking directions to Holywells Park |
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 8HE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug 2026 | 1, Newton Road, Ipswich, IP3 8HE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £205,000 | |
| 11 Nov 2025 | 4, Newton Road, Ipswich, IP3 8HE | Terraced | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 02 Jun 2026 | 180, Foxhall Road, Ipswich, IP3 8HR | Terraced | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 13 Feb 2026 | 196, Foxhall Road, Ipswich, IP3 8HR | Terraced | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 11 Jun 2025 | 182, Foxhall Road, Ipswich, IP3 8HR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £215,000 |
In the IP3 8HE postcode area, located within Holywells, there are 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Rose Hill Primary | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 21 Jan 2025. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Clifford Community Primary School & Nursery | Community school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 26 Nov 2024. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Britannia Primary School and Nursery | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 18 Jan 2023. |
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of IP3 8HE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Premier Stores | 154-156 Felixstowe Road, Ipswich, IP3 8EF | Walking directions to Premier Stores |
| 0.3 mi | East of England CO-OP | 34 Foxhall Road, Ipswich, IP3 8HL | Walking directions to East of England CO-OP |
| 0.3 mi | Foxhall Convenience Store | 327 Foxhall Road, Ipswich, IP3 8LQ | Walking directions to Foxhall Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | 5 Hines Road, Ipswich, IP3 9BG | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | S. Kunnan Singh & Sons | Freehold Road, Ipswich, IP4 5HL | Walking directions to S. Kunnan Singh & Sons |
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 8HE, 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 8HE 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 8HE in Holywells is £205,000 (about £251 per square foot) based on 127 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to IP3 8HE, including Rose Hill Primary (Good), Clifford Community Primary School & Nursery (Requires improvement) 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 8HE is Derby Road (Ipswich), about 282 m away.
IP3 8HE 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 8HE 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).