Postcode IP3 8HR 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 41.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Holywells is £56,056 per year. The nearest station is Derby Road (Ipswich) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Holywells Park.
Holywells has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,122 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Holywells has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.5 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 298 ft away from IP3 8HR.
Holywells near IP3 8HR 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Alexandra Park | Medium | Walking directions to Alexandra Park |
Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in Holywells area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £420,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £342,000 |
| Flats | 14 | £127,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £250,000 |
| Terraced | 30 | £210,000 |
10 year median price trend in Holywells
In the IP3 8HR postcode area, located within Holywells, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP3 8HR
| 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 |
| 0.3 mi | S. Kunnan Singh & Sons | Freehold Road, Ipswich, IP4 5HL | Walking directions to S. Kunnan Singh & Sons |
| 0.3 mi | Kerala Store | 71 St Johns Road, Ipswich, IP4 5DE | Walking directions to Kerala Store |
| 0.3 mi | St John's Convenience Store | Marlborough Road, Ipswich, IP4 5DD | Walking directions to St John's Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Foxhall Convenience Store | 327 Foxhall Road, Ipswich, IP3 8LQ | Walking directions to Foxhall 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: 16/01/2026.