Postcode IP3 9NS 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 1.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
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 53.4% 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 9NS.
Gainsborough, Greenwich & Orwell near IP3 9NS 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 9NS 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 9NS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | premier store | 11 Reynolds Road, Ipswich, IP3 0JL | Walking directions to premier store |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | 10-12 Reynolds Road, Ipswich, IP3 0JJ | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Eastcliffe Convenience Store | 354 Nacton Road, Ipswich, IP3 9NA | Walking directions to Eastcliffe Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Hussain Brothers World of Spice | 344 Nacton Road, Ipswich, IP3 9NA | Walking directions to Hussain Brothers World of Spice |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 312-316 Nacton Road, Ipswich, IP3 9NA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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.