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IP3 9TF

Harrier Close

Priory Heath

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Detailed insights for IP3 9TF

Overview

Postcode IP3 9TF 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 53.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 35% 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 1.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Ravenswood Green.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
31.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Priory Heath has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,472 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Priory Heath has an average crime rate, with approximately 53.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

31.4%

Approximately 31.4% 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

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Priory Heath near IP3 9TF 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 9TF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miRavenswood GreenSmallWalking directions to Ravenswood Green

Area Profile

Population
293
Population density
7,983.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.46(-35%)
Vehicle crime
14.49(+229%)
Shoplifting
13.64(+99%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.97(-48%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.97(-6%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
236
80.55%
Other White
11
3.75%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
9
3.07%
Other
7
2.39%
Caribbean
6
2.05%
Total population: 293

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
58
25.66%
No qualifications
46
20.35%
Level 3 (A level)
41
18.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
16.37%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
9.29%
Total 16+ residents: 226

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
36
29.75%
Owns with a mortgage
34
28.1%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
19.83%
Owns outright
21
17.36%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.31%
Total households: 121

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP3 9TF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP3 9TF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Jan 20264, Harrier Close, Ipswich, IP3 9TFTerracedFreehold£225,000
16 May 20256, Harrier Close, Ipswich, IP3 9TFTerracedFreehold£190,000
21 Nov 20258, Maybury Road, Ipswich, IP3 9NWSemi-DetachedFreehold£172,000
27 Feb 202611, Spitfire Close, Ipswich, IP3 9TGSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000
01 Dec 20257, Spitfire Close, Ipswich, IP3 9TGSemi-DetachedFreehold£273,000

Schools

In the IP3 9TF postcode area, located within Priory Heath, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for IP3 9TF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryIpswich AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miNot applicableSir Bobby Robson SchoolFree schools special

Good

0.3 miPrimaryRavenswood Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP3 9TF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for IP3 9TF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miMac Market32 Lindbergh Road, Ipswich, IP3 9QXWalking directions to Mac Market
0.4 miEastcliffe Convenience Store354 Nacton Road, Ipswich, IP3 9NAWalking directions to Eastcliffe Convenience Store
0.4 miHussain Brothers World of Spice344 Nacton Road, Ipswich, IP3 9NAWalking directions to Hussain Brothers World of Spice
0.4 mipremier store11 Reynolds Road, Ipswich, IP3 0JLWalking directions to premier store
0.4 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 9TF, 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 014FE01033128
Police ForceSuffolk
Postcode Introduced2000-06-01

Frequently asked questions about IP3 9TF

Is IP3 9TF (Priory Heath) safe?

The area around IP3 9TF records about 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 9TF?

The median sale price around IP3 9TF 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 9TF?

There are 9 schools close to IP3 9TF, including Ipswich Academy (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 9TF?

IP3 9TF scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,472 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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.