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IP3 9NU

Gainsborough

Ipswich

England / East of England / Ipswich / Gainsborough, Greenwich & Orwell / Gainsborough / IP3 9NU

Overview

Postcode IP3 9NU 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 moderate crime levels, with around 79.0 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 1.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Orwell Country Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
53.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

6/10

Gainsborough, Greenwich & Orwell has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 79.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

53.4%

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.

Income level

1/10

The average income of residents in Gainsborough, Greenwich & Orwell is £38,000 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Gainsborough, Greenwich & Orwell near IP3 9NU 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

DistanceNameSize
0.5 miOrwell Country ParkLarge

Property prices in Gainsborough

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Gainsborough area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £385,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£286,250
Flats3£143,000
Semi-Detached60£242,873
Terraced12£215,000

10 years price trend in Gainsborough

Schools

In the IP3 9NU postcode area, located within Gainsborough, Greenwich & Orwell, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryIpswich AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miNot applicableSir Bobby Robson SchoolFree schools special

Good

0.4 miNot applicableFirst Base Ipswich AcademyAcademy alternative provision converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.3 mipremier store11 Reynolds Road, Ipswich, IP3 0JL
0.3 miOne Stop10-12 Reynolds Road, Ipswich, IP3 0JJ
0.4 miEastcliffe Convenience Store354 Nacton Road, Ipswich, IP3 9NA
0.4 miHussain Brothers World of Spice344 Nacton Road, Ipswich, IP3 9NA
0.4 miTesco Express312-316 Nacton Road, Ipswich, IP3 9NA

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.