Cumberland Street, Ipswich
House prices, sold prices and local information for IP1 3PA.
At a glance
14 property sales on Cumberland Street, Ipswich have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £297,000. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £160,813. 4 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 4 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Cumberland Street compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Cumberland Street has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all IP1 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 8 | £160,813 | 15 Jul 2025 |
| Semi-detached | 6 | £255,750 | 19 Jun 2026 |
Sold prices on Cumberland Street
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41, Cumberland Street IP1 3PA | 19 Jun 2026 | £297,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 9, Cumberland Street IP1 3PA | 12 Mar 2026 | £172,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 11, Cumberland Street IP1 3PA | 15 Jul 2025 | £165,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 13, Cumberland Street IP1 3PA | 14 Jun 2024 | £164,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Handford House Residential Care Home, 27A, Cumberland Street IP1 3PA | 29 Mar 2023 | £8,042,885 | Other | Freehold |
| 31, Cumberland Street IP1 3PA | 4 Jan 2023 | £184,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 41, Cumberland Street IP1 3PA | 4 May 2022 | £282,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 33, Cumberland Street IP1 3PA | 22 Dec 2021 | £180,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 47, Cumberland Street IP1 3PA | 19 Nov 2021 | £340,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 15, Cumberland Street IP1 3PA | 28 Sep 2020 | £165,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 25, Cumberland Street IP1 3PA | 22 May 2020 | £154,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 47, Cumberland Street IP1 3PA | 29 May 2018 | £225,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 41, Cumberland Street IP1 3PA | 25 May 2018 | £243,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 45, Cumberland Street IP1 3PA | 25 May 2018 | £310,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 31, Cumberland Street IP1 3PA | 6 Apr 2018 | £159,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 7, Cumberland Street IP1 3PA | 23 May 2017 | £139,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 6, Cumberland Street IP1 3PA | 18 Mar 2016 | £177,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 15, Cumberland Street IP1 3PA | 5 Feb 2016 | £135,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 41, Cumberland Street | £243,000 (May 2018) → £282,500 (May 2022) → £297,000 (Jun 2026) | +22% over 8 yrs |
| 31, Cumberland Street | £159,000 (Apr 2018) → £184,500 (Jan 2023) | +16% over 5 yrs |
| 47, Cumberland Street | £225,000 (May 2018) → £340,000 (Nov 2021) | +51% over 3 yrs |
| 15, Cumberland Street | £135,000 (Feb 2016) → £165,000 (Sep 2020) | +22% over 5 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Cumberland Street
Crime
497 crimes were reported within about a mile of Cumberland Street in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 183 |
| Shoplifting | 77 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 48 |
| Public order | 40 |
| Other theft | 31 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Cumberland Street is in or near 4 Environment Agency flood areas:
- The west bank of the River Orwell through Ipswich Flood alert area
- The River Gipping, from downstream of Needham Market, to upstream of London Road Bridge, Ipswich Flood alert area
- The east bank of the tidal River Orwell through Ipswich, from the wet dock to the Horseshoe Sluice Flood alert area
- The Suffolk and Essex coast from Felixstowe to Clacton including Orwell and Stour estuaries Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Cumberland Street
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westbridge Academy | Academy alternative provision converter | 14–16 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Handford Hall Primary School 360 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich 407 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Ipswich School 966 pupils | Other independent school Church of England | 0–18 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Springfield Junior School 354 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Springfield Infant School and Nursery 287 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Ranelagh Primary School 281 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| St Margaret's CEVAP School, Ipswich 413 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train stations
- Ipswich station 0.8 mi · 17 min walk
- Westerfield station 1.6 mi · 32 min walk
- Derby Road (Ipswich) station 1.9 mi · 37 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Cumberland Towers (adj, Norwich Road) 1 min walk
- Wilberforce Street (adj, Bramford Road) 2 min walk
- Granville Street (opp, Norwich Road) 2 min walk
- Wilberforce Street (opp, Bramford Road) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Barrack Lane Medical Centre
1 Barrack Lane, Ipswich · 0.2 mi - Ivry Street Medical Practice
5 Ivry Street, Ipswich · 0.2 mi - Burlington Primary Care
12-14 Burlington Road, Ipswich · 0.3 mi - Cardinal Medical Practice
2 Deben Road, Ipswich · 0.8 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 2 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 3 of 10 · Crime: decile 2 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 38.9% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 43.9% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 17.2% | 17.1% |
| Households | 913 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 72.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 13.8% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,929 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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- Handford Road£107k
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