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IP3 8SP

Martlesham & Purdis Farm

East Suffolk

England / East of England / East Suffolk / Bixley, Warren Heath & Nacton / Martlesham & Purdis Farm / IP3 8SP

Overview

Postcode IP3 8SP is located in an urban city, within the Martlesham & Purdis Farm ward of East Suffolk in the East of England region , and forms part of the Bixley, Warren Heath & Nacton area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 39.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Bixley, Warren Heath & Nacton is £54,500 per year. The nearest station is Derby Road (Ipswich) located about 1.7 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
4.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

2/10

Bixley, Warren Heath & Nacton has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,258 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 17% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Bixley, Warren Heath & Nacton has a low crime rate, with approximately 39.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

4.3%

Approximately 4.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 1.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income of residents in Bixley, Warren Heath & Nacton is £54,500 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 232 ft away from IP3 8SP.

Flood risk

No risk

Bixley, Warren Heath & Nacton near IP3 8SP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Derby Road (Ipswich) located about 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Property prices in Martlesham & Purdis Farm

Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 in Martlesham & Purdis Farm area, with individual transactions ranging from £123,000 up to £1,050,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached53£425,000
Flats22£277,500
Semi-Detached19£320,000
Terraced11£270,000

10 years price trend in Martlesham & Purdis Farm

Schools

In the IP3 8SP postcode area, located within Bixley, Warren Heath & Nacton, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.7 miNot applicableNew Skill CentreOther independent special school

Good

0.9 miPrimaryRavenswood Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.9 miNot applicableSir Bobby Robson SchoolFree schools special

Good

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.3 miSainsbury'sFoxglove Crescent, East Suffolk, IP3 8TF
0.3 miThe Food Warehouse18 The Sandlings, Ipswich, IP3 9SN
0.4 miSainsbury'sFelixstowe Road, Ipswich, IP3 8TQ
0.4 miWaitroseCrane Boulevard, Ipswich, IP3 9SQ

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.