CONGREVE ROAD, IP1 6AJ House Prices & Local Information

IP1 6AJ is a sought-after residential area on Congreve Road, 0.3km from Castle Hill in Ipswich. Administratively it sits within Whitton ward and the Central Suffolk and North Ipswich constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in IP1, IP1 6AJ offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 80% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £269k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for IP1 6AJ are sourced from Output Area E00153077 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.