Postcode insights

IP3 8TJ

Bucklesham Road

Bixley

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Detailed insights for IP3 8TJ

Overview

Postcode IP3 8TJ is located in an urban city, within the Bixley ward of Ipswich in the East of England region, and forms part of the Broke Hall area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 24.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 70% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Broke Hall is £59,905 per year. The nearest station is Derby Road (Ipswich), about 1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Cobham Road Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
24
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
24.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

2/10

Broke Hall has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,660 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Broke Hall has a very low crime rate, with approximately 24.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

24.6%

Approximately 24.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Broke Hall is £59,905 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 203 ft away from IP3 8TJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Broke Hall near IP3 8TJ 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 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for IP3 8TJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Derby Road (Ipswich)

N/A

Walking directions to Derby Road (Ipswich)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for IP3 8TJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miCobham Road Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Cobham Road Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
288
Population density
2,330.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.14(-62%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.46(-14%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.04(-74%)
Vehicle crime
1.82(-59%)
Burglary
1.82(-35%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
256
88.89%
Indian
14
4.86%
Other White
8
2.78%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.04%
Irish
3
1.04%
Total population: 288

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
62
25.31%
No qualifications
55
22.45%
Level 3 (A level)
37
15.1%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
14.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
11.43%
Total 16+ residents: 245

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
46
36.51%
Owns with a mortgage
37
29.37%
Social rents from council
28
22.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
7.14%
Other social rented
3
2.38%
Total households: 126

Property prices in Bixley

Median price£322,000
Price per sq ft£330
Sales (last 12 months)65
Typical range (middle 50%)£265K – £370K

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £322,000 (about £330 per square foot) in Bixley area, with individual transactions ranging from £153,000 up to £695,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bixley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached24£357,500£366
Semi-Detached33£311,000£330
Terraced8£192,500£261

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bixley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bixley.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£333,750£242,000£150,000
2017£328,750£267,000£173,000
2018£380,000£272,500£183,000
2019£329,500£275,000£215,000
2020£380,000£275,000£185,000
2021£410,000£305,000£219,500
2022£435,000£339,000£213,250
2023£425,000£305,000£235,000
2024£405,000£287,000£195,000
2025£377,500£320,000£192,500
2026£340,000£315,500£192,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bixley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bixley.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£292£247£194
2017£271£262£223
2018£275£272£234
2019£274£286£249
2020£309£284£227
2021£312£303£265
2022£372£324£283
2023£350£328£266
2024£329£306£228
2025£355£331£278
2026£358£331£249
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bixley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bixley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP3 8TJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP3 8TJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jul 20254, Bucklesham Road, Ipswich, IP3 8TJSemi-DetachedFreehold£442,000
26 Sept 2025516, Felixstowe Road, Ipswich, IP3 8SXDetachedFreehold£305,000
30 Jul 20255, Dorchester Road, Ipswich, IP3 8RQDetachedFreehold£355,000
11 Jun 202552, Dorchester Road, Ipswich, IP3 8RQDetachedFreehold£418,000
31 Oct 20252, Blandford Road, Ipswich, IP3 8SLSemi-DetachedFreehold£340,000

Schools

In the IP3 8TJ postcode area, located within Broke Hall, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for IP3 8TJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableNew Skill CentreOther independent special school

Good

0.5 miNot applicableSir Bobby Robson SchoolFree schools special

Good

0.7 miPrimaryMurrayfield Primary - A Paradigm AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP3 8TJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for IP3 8TJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPremier480 Felixstowe Road, Ipswich, IP3 8SUWalking directions to Premier
0.3 miMac Market32 Lindbergh Road, Ipswich, IP3 9QXWalking directions to Mac Market
0.4 miCoop DailyPenshurst Road, Ipswich, IP3 8QBWalking directions to Coop Daily
0.4 miSainsbury'sFelixstowe Road, Ipswich, IP3 8TQWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.4 miBroke Hall Convenience91-93 Penshurst Road, Ipswich, IP3 8QBWalking directions to Broke Hall Convenience

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Ipswich district (2025-26).

Band A£1,572
Band B£1,834
Band C£2,096
Band D£2,359
Band E£2,883
Band F£3,407
Band G£3,931
Band H£4,717

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for IP3 8TJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

David Anthony Hill

Bixley - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Jack Abbott

Ipswich - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

DistrictIpswichE07000202
Parliamentary ConstituencyIpswichE14001302
WardBixleyE05007118
ParishIpswich, unparished areaE43000134
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Broke HallE02006253
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Ipswich 009DE01029966
Police ForceSuffolk
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about IP3 8TJ

Is IP3 8TJ (Broke Hall) safe?

The area around IP3 8TJ records about 24 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near IP3 8TJ?

The median sale price around IP3 8TJ in Broke Hall is £322,000 (about £330 per square foot) based on 65 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near IP3 8TJ?

There are 8 schools close to IP3 8TJ, including New Skill Centre (Good), Sir Bobby Robson School (Good) and Murrayfield Primary - A Paradigm Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to IP3 8TJ?

The closest station to IP3 8TJ is Derby Road (Ipswich), about 1,592 m away.

How deprived is the area around IP3 8TJ?

IP3 8TJ scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,660 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents IP3 8TJ (Broke Hall) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ipswich covering IP3 8TJ is Jack Abbott (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David Anthony Hill (Reform UK).

Data Sources

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.