Area360 logo

Postcode insights

IP3 9QN

The Drift

Priory Heath

Interactive map showing IP3 9QN and surrounding area

Detailed insights for IP3 9QN

Overview

Postcode IP3 9QN 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 80.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 1.2 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Cobham Road Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
80
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
66.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Priory Heath has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,804 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Priory Heath has a high crime rate, with approximately 80.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

66.9%

Approximately 66.9% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 207 ft away from IP3 9QN.

Flood risk

No risk

Priory Heath near IP3 9QN 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

Nearby parks and green spaces for IP3 9QN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miCobham Road Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Cobham Road Recreation Ground
0.4 miRavenswood GreenSmallWalking directions to Ravenswood Green

Area Profile

Population
416
Population density
2,145.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.14(+37%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.08(-13%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.96(+41%)
Public order
7.28(+42%)
Vehicle crime
4.48(+2%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
301
72.36%
African
18
4.33%
Other White
16
3.85%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
12
2.88%
Caribbean
10
2.4%
Total population: 416

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
108
36.24%
Level 4+ (Degree)
50
16.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
44
14.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
13.09%
Level 3 (A level)
31
10.4%
Total 16+ residents: 298

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
103
65.61%
Owns outright
22
14.01%
Owns with a mortgage
20
12.74%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
5.73%
Other social rented
2
1.27%
Total households: 157

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 18 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP3 9QN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP3 9QN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 202511, The Quadrangle Centre, The Drift, Ipswich, IP3 9QROtherFreehold£60,000
10 Feb 202598, Campbell Road, Ipswich, IP3 9RETerracedFreehold£182,000
22 Jan 202668, Hilton Road, Ipswich, IP3 9RHTerracedFreehold£183,500
27 Nov 202570, Hilton Road, Ipswich, IP3 9RHSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000
27 Aug 2025550, Felixstowe Road, Ipswich, IP3 8SYSemi-DetachedFreehold£255,000

Schools

In the IP3 9QN postcode area, located within Priory Heath, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for IP3 9QN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableNew Skill CentreOther independent special school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableSir Bobby Robson SchoolFree schools special

Good

0.5 miPrimaryRavenswood Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP3 9QN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for IP3 9QN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMac Market32 Lindbergh Road, Ipswich, IP3 9QXWalking directions to Mac Market
0.2 miWaitroseCrane Boulevard, Ipswich, IP3 9SQWalking directions to Waitrose
0.3 miSainsbury'sFelixstowe Road, Ipswich, IP3 8TQWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.3 miLidlCrane Boulevard, Ipswich, IP3 9SQWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miCo-op Food28 Hening Avenue, Ipswich, IP3 9QJWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 9QN, 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 014GE01033131
Police ForceSuffolk
Postcode Introduced2008-10-01

Frequently asked questions about IP3 9QN

Is IP3 9QN (Priory Heath) safe?

The area around IP3 9QN records about 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 9QN?

The median sale price around IP3 9QN 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 9QN?

There are 8 schools close to IP3 9QN, including New Skill Centre (Good), Sir Bobby Robson School (Good) and Ravenswood Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around IP3 9QN?

IP3 9QN scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,804 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

Nearby Postcodes

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.