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IP3 9DZ

Drake Square South

Priory Heath

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Detailed insights for IP3 9DZ

Overview

Postcode IP3 9DZ 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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 59.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 27% 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 0.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Murray Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
45.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Priory Heath has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,149 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Priory Heath has an average crime rate, with approximately 59.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

45.6%

Approximately 45.6% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near IP3 9DZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Priory Heath near IP3 9DZ 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for IP3 9DZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Derby Road (Ipswich)

N/A

Walking directions to Derby Road (Ipswich)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for IP3 9DZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miMurray Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Murray Recreation Ground
0.3 miCobham Road Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Cobham Road Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
347
Population density
6,390.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.62(0%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.35(+31%)
Shoplifting
7.76(+13%)
Vehicle crime
6.56(+49%)
Public order
5.97(+17%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
232
66.48%
Other White
24
6.88%
Bangladeshi
20
5.73%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
19
5.44%
Other
14
4.01%
Total population: 349

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
61
24.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
49
19.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
18.25%
Level 4+ (Degree)
44
17.46%
Level 3 (A level)
39
15.48%
Total 16+ residents: 252

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
54
43.2%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
17.6%
Owns outright
21
16.8%
Owns with a mortgage
21
16.8%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.2%
Total households: 125

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 9DZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP3 9DZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Oct 202527, Queens Way, Ipswich, IP3 9EYTerracedFreehold£227,000
04 Feb 202612, Coniston Square West, Ipswich, IP3 9HBSemi-DetachedFreehold£177,500
12 Dec 202542, Ransome Crescent, Ipswich, IP3 9ASSemi-DetachedFreehold£242,000
05 Feb 202586, Ransome Road, Ipswich, IP3 9APDetachedFreehold£357,000
24 Feb 202529, Ransome Road, Ipswich, IP3 9ATDetachedFreehold£190,000

Schools

In the IP3 9DZ postcode area, located within Priory Heath, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for IP3 9DZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryMurrayfield Primary - A Paradigm AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miNot applicableSir Bobby Robson SchoolFree schools special

Good

0.6 miPrimaryRose Hill PrimaryAcademy converter

Requires improvement

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for IP3 9DZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPick 'n' Pay65-67 Queen's Way, Ipswich, IP3 9EXWalking directions to Pick 'n' Pay
0.1 miCO-OP Daily64-66 Queen's Way, Ipswich, IP3 9EXWalking directions to CO-OP Daily
0.2 miTesco Express312-316 Nacton Road, Ipswich, IP3 9NAWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miHussain Brothers World of Spice344 Nacton Road, Ipswich, IP3 9NAWalking directions to Hussain Brothers World of Spice
0.2 miEastcliffe Convenience Store354 Nacton Road, Ipswich, IP3 9NAWalking directions to Eastcliffe Convenience Store

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 9DZ, 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 014DE01029996
Police ForceSuffolk
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about IP3 9DZ

Is IP3 9DZ (Priory Heath) safe?

The area around IP3 9DZ records about 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 9DZ?

The median sale price around IP3 9DZ 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 9DZ?

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

What is the nearest station to IP3 9DZ?

The closest station to IP3 9DZ is Derby Road (Ipswich), about 1,091 m away.

How deprived is the area around IP3 9DZ?

IP3 9DZ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,149 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Ipswich covering IP3 9DZ 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).

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.