Postcode IP3 9LU is located in an urban city, within the Gainsborough ward of Ipswich in the East of England region, and forms part of the Gainsborough, Greenwich & Orwell area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 83.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Gainsborough, Greenwich & Orwell is £38,000 per year. The nearest station is Derby Road (Ipswich) located about 1.0 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Cobham Road Recreation Ground.
Gainsborough, Greenwich & Orwell has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,840 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Gainsborough, Greenwich & Orwell has a high crime rate, with approximately 83.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 13.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Gainsborough, Greenwich & Orwell is £38,000 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near IP3 9LU.
Gainsborough, Greenwich & Orwell near IP3 9LU 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 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Derby Road (Ipswich) | N/A | Walking directions to Derby Road (Ipswich) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Cobham Road Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Cobham Road Recreation Ground |
Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Gainsborough area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £385,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £304,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £143,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 56 | £245,750 |
| Terraced | 16 | £215,000 |
10 year median price trend in Gainsborough
In the IP3 9LU postcode area, located within Gainsborough, Greenwich & Orwell, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP3 9LU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Eastcliffe Convenience Store | 354 Nacton Road, Ipswich, IP3 9NA | Walking directions to Eastcliffe Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Hussain Brothers World of Spice | 344 Nacton Road, Ipswich, IP3 9NA | Walking directions to Hussain Brothers World of Spice |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 312-316 Nacton Road, Ipswich, IP3 9NA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | CO-OP Daily | 64-66 Queen's Way, Ipswich, IP3 9EX | Walking directions to CO-OP Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Pick 'n' Pay | 65-67 Queen's Way, Ipswich, IP3 9EX | Walking directions to Pick 'n' Pay |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.