Postcode IP3 8LJ 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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 44.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in California is £60,673 per year. The nearest station is Derby Road (Ipswich), about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Newbury Road Recreation Ground.
California has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,909 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.
California has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 50.7% 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 per household in California is £60,673 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near IP3 8LJ.
California near IP3 8LJ 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Derby Road (Ipswich) | N/A | Walking directions to Derby Road (Ipswich) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Newbury Road Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Newbury Road Recreation Ground |
| 0.3 mi | Newbury Road Dog Park | Small | Walking directions to Newbury Road Dog Park |
Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 (about £269 per square foot) in St John's area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,500 up to £630,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £377,500 | £307 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £285,000 | £282 |
| Terraced | 50 | £202,500 | £262 |
| Flats | 16 | £143,500 | £232 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £272,500 | £108,000 | £192,000 | £167,000 |
| 2017 | £265,000 | £118,500 | £228,000 | £183,000 |
| 2018 | £317,498 | £121,000 | £260,250 | £178,000 |
| 2019 | £355,000 | £128,750 | £242,000 | £195,000 |
| 2020 | £336,500 | £135,500 | £235,000 | £195,000 |
| 2021 | £325,000 | £127,500 | £254,000 | £210,000 |
| 2022 | £315,000 | £144,123 | £280,000 | £203,750 |
| 2023 | £365,000 | £137,500 | £265,000 | £225,000 |
| 2024 | £360,000 | £120,000 | £254,500 | £212,000 |
| 2025 | £398,500 | £130,000 | £281,000 | £212,480 |
| 2026 | £375,000 | £147,500 | £297,000 | £197,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £241 | £194 | £232 | £216 |
| 2017 | £284 | £206 | £239 | £215 |
| 2018 | £273 | £206 | £264 | £227 |
| 2019 | £275 | £228 | £250 | £238 |
| 2020 | £280 | £215 | £251 | £228 |
| 2021 | £296 | £222 | £281 | £250 |
| 2022 | £325 | £233 | £303 | £262 |
| 2023 | £306 | £228 | £297 | £259 |
| 2024 | £303 | £186 | £288 | £266 |
| 2025 | £307 | £226 | £289 | £272 |
| 2026 | £287 | £236 | £279 | £244 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP3 8LJ.
In the IP3 8LJ postcode area, located within California, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP3 8LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Tesco Express | 389 Foxhall Road, Ipswich, IP3 8LJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Foxhall Convenience Store | 327 Foxhall Road, Ipswich, IP3 8LQ | Walking directions to Foxhall Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Premier Freehold Convenience Store | 142 Freehold Road, Ipswich, IP4 5JL | Walking directions to Premier Freehold Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | 5 Hines Road, Ipswich, IP3 9BG | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | S. Kunnan Singh & Sons | Freehold Road, Ipswich, IP4 5HL | Walking directions to S. Kunnan Singh & Sons |
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.
Elected local representatives for IP3 8LJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Neil Edward MacDonald
St John's - Elected 7 May 2026
Jack Abbott
Ipswich - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around IP3 8LJ records about 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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, criminal damage and arson and public order.
The median sale price around IP3 8LJ in California is £235,000 (about £269 per square foot) based on 117 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to IP3 8LJ, including Britannia Primary School and Nursery (Good), Copleston High School (Good) and Rose Hill Primary (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to IP3 8LJ is Derby Road (Ipswich), about 495 m away.
IP3 8LJ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,909 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 8LJ is Jack Abbott (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Neil Edward MacDonald (Labour and Co-operative Party).
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.