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IP3 9BH

Malvern Close

Priory Heath

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Detailed insights for IP3 9BH

Overview

Postcode IP3 9BH is located in an urban city, within the Priory Heath ward of Ipswich in the East of England region, and forms part of the Priory Heath area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 42.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Priory Heath is £53,376 per year. The nearest station is Derby Road (Ipswich), about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Murray Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
6.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

3/10

Priory Heath has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,133 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Priory Heath has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.3%

Approximately 6.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Priory Heath is £53,376 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 193 ft away from IP3 9BH.

Flood risk

No risk

Priory Heath near IP3 9BH 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for IP3 9BH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Derby Road (Ipswich)

N/A

Walking directions to Derby Road (Ipswich)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for IP3 9BH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miMurray Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Murray Recreation Ground
0.5 miCobham Road Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Cobham Road Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
360
Population density
2,084.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
49.85(+629%)
Violence and sexual offences
17.8(-44%)
Public order
5.93(+16%)
Other theft
4.75(-13%)
Vehicle crime
4.15(-6%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
281
78.71%
Other White
18
5.04%
Indian
15
4.2%
African
8
2.24%
Bangladeshi
7
1.96%
Total population: 357

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
77
26.55%
Level 3 (A level)
52
17.93%
No qualifications
50
17.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
14.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
13.1%
Total 16+ residents: 290

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
57
39.58%
Owns with a mortgage
56
38.89%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
13.19%
Other social rented
8
5.56%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.08%
Total households: 144

Property prices in Priory Heath

Median price£240,000
Price per sq ft£250
Sales (last 12 months)89
Typical range (middle 50%)£197K – £285K

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 (about £250 per square foot) in Priory Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £610,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Priory Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£315,000£266
Semi-Detached43£250,000£272
Terraced20£228,500£234
Flats15£148,000£218

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Priory Heath

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Priory Heath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£264,950£127,500£204,950£184,000
2017£289,995£131,000£210,000£195,500
2018£289,500£140,000£217,000£202,375
2019£317,500£135,000£221,000£197,000
2020£375,000£133,000£222,000£210,000
2021£349,500£139,000£245,000£210,000
2022£355,000£152,500£270,000£241,500
2023£422,500£151,500£275,000£243,000
2024£325,000£147,500£246,500£235,000
2025£304,500£150,000£247,500£230,000
2026£500,750£135,000£250,000£217,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Priory Heath.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Priory Heath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£210£198£208£188
2017£223£199£222£200
2018£235£207£228£197
2019£271£202£223£209
2020£218£208£232£210
2021£250£215£255£235
2022£303£243£269£282
2023£304£235£276£265
2024£280£244£271£278
2025£288£232£257£230
2026£250£199£272£279
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Priory Heath.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Priory Heath in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP3 9BH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP3 9BH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Jan 2026284, Felixstowe Road, Ipswich, IP3 9ABSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000
07 Oct 20251, Camwood Gardens, Ipswich, IP3 8HYTerracedFreehold£220,000
01 Sept 2025155, Dover Road, Ipswich, IP3 8JJSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
20 Mar 202646, Ascot Drive, Ipswich, IP3 9BYSemi-DetachedFreehold£280,000
19 Sept 202516, King Edward Road, Ipswich, IP3 9AJTerracedFreehold£237,000

Schools

In the IP3 9BH postcode area, located within Priory Heath, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for IP3 9BH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryRose Hill PrimaryAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.4 miPrimaryMurrayfield Primary - A Paradigm AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miPrimaryBritannia Primary School and NurseryAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP3 9BH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for IP3 9BH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAldi5 Hines Road, Ipswich, IP3 9BGWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miPremier Stores154-156 Felixstowe Road, Ipswich, IP3 8EFWalking directions to Premier Stores
0.3 miTesco Express389 Foxhall Road, Ipswich, IP3 8LJWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miFoxhall Convenience Store327 Foxhall Road, Ipswich, IP3 8LQWalking directions to Foxhall Convenience Store
0.4 miPick 'n' Pay65-67 Queen's Way, Ipswich, IP3 9EXWalking directions to Pick 'n' Pay

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 9BH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Tim Buttle

Priory Heath - 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
WardPriory HeathE05007124
ParishIpswich, unparished areaE43000134
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Priory HeathE02006258
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Ipswich 014CE01029995
Police ForceSuffolk
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about IP3 9BH

Is IP3 9BH (Priory Heath) safe?

The area around IP3 9BH records about 42 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, shoplifting and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near IP3 9BH?

The median sale price around IP3 9BH in Priory Heath is £240,000 (about £250 per square foot) based on 89 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near IP3 9BH?

There are 13 schools close to IP3 9BH, including Rose Hill Primary (Requires improvement), Murrayfield Primary - A Paradigm Academy (Good) and Britannia Primary School and Nursery (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to IP3 9BH?

The closest station to IP3 9BH is Derby Road (Ipswich), about 501 m away.

How deprived is the area around IP3 9BH?

IP3 9BH scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,133 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents IP3 9BH (Priory Heath) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ipswich covering IP3 9BH is Jack Abbott (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Tim Buttle (Reform UK).

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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.