Postcode IP5 3ST is located in an urban city, within the Martlesham & Purdis Farm ward of East Suffolk in the East of England region, and forms part of the Kesgrave East & Martlesham area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 8.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Kesgrave East & Martlesham is £64,114 per year. The nearest station is Woodbridge located about 3.1 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Kesgrave East & Martlesham has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 32,295 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 2% least deprived areas in England.
Kesgrave East & Martlesham has a very low crime rate, with approximately 8.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Kesgrave East & Martlesham is £64,114 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near IP5 3ST.
Kesgrave East & Martlesham near IP5 3ST has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Woodbridge located about 3.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £352,500 in Martlesham & Purdis Farm area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £1,515,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 48 | £445,000 |
| Flats | 12 | £146,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £345,000 |
| Terraced | 19 | £282,000 |
10 year median price trend in Martlesham & Purdis Farm
In the IP5 3ST postcode area, located within Kesgrave East & Martlesham, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP5 3ST
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Aldi | 1 Gloster Road, Ipswich, IP5 3RJ | Walking directions to Aldi |
Annual council tax rates for East Suffolk district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for IP5 3ST, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ed Thompson
Martlesham & Purdis Farm - Elected 4 May 2023
Mark Anthony Clive Packard
Martlesham & Purdis Farm - Elected 4 May 2023
Jenny Riddell-Carpenter
Suffolk Coastal - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.