Edith Cook Way Ipswich
9 addresses across 2 postcodes (IP3), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 18206786.
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Ipswich costs £2,468 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Derby Road (Ipswich), about 2.8 km (1.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 260 m away, and Orwell Country Park (95 hectares) is about 770 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 37 to 38 m above sea level.
- Noise: 9 of its 9 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Ravenswood Medical Practice, about 230 m away.
- People: About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 46% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 70 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Sep 2023 | 5 IP3 9GX | Other | £2,760,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Ipswich in 2026-27: Band D £2,468 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,646 | £1,920 | £2,194 | £2,468 | £3,017 | £3,565 | £4,114 | £4,937 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (45% of about 660 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 2 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| IP3 9GX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| IP3 9GD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 9 addresses are between 37 m and 38 m above sea level (37 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IP3 9GD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| IP3 9GX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Derby Road (Ipswich) 95,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Ipswich 3.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) | |
| Westerfield 22,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.3 km (3.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 32 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Havergate Road Ravenswood | 50 m |
| Bus or coach station | Ipswich Hospital Copleston | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing Shotley Gate | 9.5 km (5.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 8 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 30 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 61.9 km (38 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 68.3 km (42 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ravenswood Medical Practice | 230 m |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Day Lewis Pharmacy | 230 m |
| NHS dentists | Rushmere Dental Care | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) |
| Hospital | St Clements Hospital | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Police station | Ipswich Police Station | 4.9 km (3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Greenways Neighbourhood Centre, Nacton Road Cashzone | 260 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.6 ha | 260 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Orwell Country Park 95 ha | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 10 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 380 m² | 120 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 5,130 m² | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 5,500 m² | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 9 parks and gardens, 101 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Freston Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-west. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Freston Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Robert's Grove | Wood | 700 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Broom Hill | Hill | 760 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Cathouse Point | Wetland | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Downham Reach | Tidal water | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
| The Cliff | Cliff or slope | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south |
| Big Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 4 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 9 |
9 of the street's 9 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Ipswich: see them on the Ipswich page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravenswood Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ipswich Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Requires improvement (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Morland Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Piper's Vale Primary - A Paradigm Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Feb 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Murrayfield Primary - A Paradigm Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toby Carvery IP3 9GX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 5 Very good | 30 Nov 2023 |
| Taco Bell IP3 9GX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jan 2025 |
| Harvester IP3 9GX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jul 2023 |
| The Raven IP3 9QJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Electric Center IP3 9RR | Retailers - other | 180 m | 5 Very good | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Simply The Best IP3 9RT | Mobile caterer | 200 m | 5 Very good | 10 Feb 2023 |
| Posh Pantry IP3 9RT | Mobile caterer | 200 m | 5 Very good | 10 Feb 2023 |
| Jade Garden IP3 9QJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 5 Very good | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Subway IP3 9QJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 5 Very good | 3 Nov 2023 |
| Ravenswood Fish and Chips IP3 9QJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 5 Very good | 14 Oct 2025 |
| McDonald's Ravenswood, Ipswich IP3 9QJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 10 Feb 2026 |
| The Thrasher Public House IP3 9RZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 250 m | 5 Very good | 29 Feb 2024 |
| Furniture Village IP3 9SR | Retailers - other | 250 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jan 2017 |
| Bluebird Lodge Community Hospital IP3 9GJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 260 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jun 2025 |
| FareShare East Anglia IP3 9RU | Distributors/Transporters | 270 m | 5 Very good | 15 Mar 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 |
| Other theft | 11 |
| Vehicle crime | 8 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (17); On or near Edith Cook Way (13); On or near Havergate Road (12); On or near Hening Avenue (11); On or near Nene Drive (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 46% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 13% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 4% | 1% |
| Social rented | 15% | 17% |
| Private rented | 35% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 27% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 30% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 68% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 13% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 26% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Alnesbourn Crescent · Minsmere Road · Hening Avenue · Havergate Road · Titchwell Drive · Nene Drive · Havergate Road · Mansbrook Boulevard · Bonny Crescent · Foxtail Road · Tayberry Place · Foxtail Road
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.