Postcode IP3 9JB 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 68.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 16% 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 0.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Cobham Road Recreation Ground.
Priory Heath has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,496 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Priory Heath has a high crime rate, with approximately 68.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 56.0% 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.
The average income per household in Priory Heath is £53,376 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 323 ft away from IP3 9JB.
Priory Heath near IP3 9JB 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Derby Road (Ipswich) | N/A | Walking directions to Derby Road (Ipswich) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Cobham Road Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Cobham Road Recreation Ground |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £315,000 | £266 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £250,000 | £272 |
| Terraced | 20 | £228,500 | £234 |
| Flats | 15 | £148,000 | £218 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP3 9JB.
In the IP3 9JB postcode area, located within Priory Heath, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP3 9JB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier | 480 Felixstowe Road, Ipswich, IP3 8SU | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | CO-OP Daily | 64-66 Queen's Way, Ipswich, IP3 9EX | Walking directions to CO-OP Daily |
| 0.2 mi | Pick 'n' Pay | 65-67 Queen's Way, Ipswich, IP3 9EX | Walking directions to Pick 'n' Pay |
| 0.2 mi | Mac Market | 32 Lindbergh Road, Ipswich, IP3 9QX | Walking directions to Mac Market |
| 0.4 mi | Eastcliffe Convenience Store | 354 Nacton Road, Ipswich, IP3 9NA | Walking directions to Eastcliffe Convenience Store |
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 9JB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Tim Buttle
Priory Heath - Elected 7 May 2026
Jack Abbott
Ipswich - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around IP3 9JB records about 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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.
The median sale price around IP3 9JB in Priory Heath is £240,000 (about £250 per square foot) based on 89 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to IP3 9JB, including Sir Bobby Robson School (Good), New Skill Centre (Good) and Murrayfield Primary - A Paradigm Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to IP3 9JB is Derby Road (Ipswich), about 1,400 m away.
IP3 9JB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,496 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 9JB 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).
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.