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IP3 9UN

Bonny Crescent

Priory Heath

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Detailed insights for IP3 9UN

Overview

Postcode IP3 9UN is located in an urban city, within the Priory Heath area 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 median sale price in Priory Heath is £243,500 (around £261 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £205,000 and £285,000. The nearest station is Derby Road (Ipswich), about 1.5 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
5.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Priory Heath has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,572 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 44% 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

5.4%

Approximately 5.4% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 183 ft away from IP3 9UN.

Flood risk

No risk

Priory Heath near IP3 9UN 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for IP3 9UN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miRavenswood GreenSmallWalking directions to Ravenswood Green

Area Profile

Population
307
Population density
1,068.9 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
235
76.55%
Other White
40
13.03%
Other Asian
6
1.95%
Bangladeshi
5
1.63%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
1.63%
Total population: 307

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
82
34.17%
Level 3 (A level)
64
26.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
12.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
10.83%
No qualifications
16
6.67%
Total 16+ residents: 240

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
56
43.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
42
32.56%
Owns outright
22
17.05%
Other social rented
7
5.43%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.55%
Total households: 129

Property prices in Priory Heath

Median price: £243,500
Price per sq ft: £261
Sales (last 12 months): 96
Typical range (middle 50%): £205K – £285K

Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £243,500 (about £261 per square foot) in Priory Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,000 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
Detached10£322,500£269
Semi-Detached52£251,000£279
Terraced18£233,500£253
Flats16£148,000£215

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£149,000£246,250£230,000
2026£514,000£128,000£251,000£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£256£243
2026£266£201£285£254
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 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP3 9UN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP3 9UN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Jun 202654, Bonny Crescent, Ipswich, IP3 9UNTerracedFreehold£340,000
08 Aug 202542, Bonny Crescent, Ipswich, IP3 9UNTerracedFreehold£390,000
30 Apr 2025162, Ravenswood Avenue, Ipswich, IP3 9TRDetachedFreehold£322,500
27 Nov 202529, Downham Boulevard, Ipswich, IP3 9URFlatsLeasehold£137,500
13 Jan 202677, Ravenswood Avenue, Ipswich, IP3 9GNDetachedFreehold£475,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for IP3 9UN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryRavenswood Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableNew Skill CentreOther independent special school

Good

0.4 miSecondaryIpswich AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of IP3 9UN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for IP3 9UN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miEast of England CO-OP28 Hening Avenue, Ipswich, IP3 9QJWalking directions to East of England CO-OP
0.2 miLidlCrane Boulevard, Ipswich, IP3 9SQWalking directions to Lidl
0.5 miWaitroseCrane Boulevard, Ipswich, IP3 9SQWalking directions to Waitrose

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Ipswich district.

Band A£1,646
Band B£1,920
Band C£2,194
Band D£2,468
Band E£3,017
Band F£3,565
Band G£4,114
Band H£4,937

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 9UN, 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 Introduced2004-05-01

Frequently asked questions about IP3 9UN

Is IP3 9UN (Priory Heath) safe?

The area around IP3 9UN 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 9UN?

The median sale price around IP3 9UN in Priory Heath is £243,500 (about £261 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near IP3 9UN?

There are 9 schools close to IP3 9UN, including Ravenswood Community Primary School (Good), New Skill Centre (Good) and Ipswich Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around IP3 9UN?

IP3 9UN scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,572 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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