Gymnasium Street, Ipswich
House prices, sold prices and local information for IP1 3NX.
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At a glance
9 property sales on Gymnasium Street, Ipswich have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £144,000. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £132,857. That is 52% below the Ipswich average of £298,557 over the same period. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 78% terraced, 22% detached. Recorded sale prices on Gymnasium Street range from £120,000 to £372,500. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 522 streets in Ipswich with at least two sales in the last year, Gymnasium Street ranks 496th for average price, making it one of the more affordable streets in the town.
House prices on Gymnasium Street compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all IP1 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 11 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 7 | £132,857 | 1 May 2026 |
| Detached | 2 | £357,750 | 11 Jun 2020 |
Sold prices on Gymnasium Street
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38, Gymnasium Street IP1 3NX | 1 May 2026 | £153,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 34, Gymnasium Street IP1 3NX | 30 Jan 2026 | £135,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 50, Gymnasium Street IP1 3NX | 28 May 2024 | £134,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 46, Gymnasium Street IP1 3NX | 30 Nov 2023 | £120,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 36, Gymnasium Street IP1 3NX | 21 Apr 2023 | £170,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 18, Gymnasium Street IP1 3NX | 11 Jun 2020 | £343,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 42, Gymnasium Street IP1 3NX | 28 Nov 2018 | £136,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 54, Gymnasium Street IP1 3NX | 12 Jul 2018 | £131,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 36, Gymnasium Street IP1 3NX | 29 Mar 2018 | £130,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 42, Gymnasium Street IP1 3NX | 19 May 2017 | £125,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 18, Gymnasium Street IP1 3NX | 16 Sep 2016 | £372,500 | Detached | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 36, Gymnasium Street | £130,000 (Mar 2018) → £170,000 (Apr 2023) | +31% over 5 yrs |
| 18, Gymnasium Street | £372,500 (Sep 2016) → £343,000 (Jun 2020) | -8% over 4 yrs |
| 42, Gymnasium Street | £125,000 (May 2017) → £136,000 (Nov 2018) | +9% over 2 yrs |
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Schools near Gymnasium Street
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich 407 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Westbridge Academy | Academy alternative provision converter | 14–16 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Ipswich School 966 pupils | Other independent school Church of England | 0–18 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Handford Hall Primary School 360 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| St Margaret's CEVAP School, Ipswich 413 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Springfield Junior School 354 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Redstone Hall School | Other independent special school | 7–16 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Ranelagh Primary School 281 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good 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, shops and health
Train stations
- Ipswich station 0.8 mi · 15 min walk
- Westerfield station 1.6 mi · 32 min walk
- Derby Road (Ipswich) station 1.7 mi · 35 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- South Street (adj, Orford Street) 1 min walk
- Granville Street (opp, Norwich Road) 2 min walk
- Barrack Corner (adj) 2 min walk
- Redan Street (adj, Orford Street) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Barrack Lane Medical Centre
1 Barrack Lane, Ipswich · 0.1 mi - Burlington Primary Care
12-14 Burlington Road, Ipswich · 0.2 mi - Ivry Street Medical Practice
5 Ivry Street, Ipswich · 0.2 mi - Dr Solway And Dr Roy Practice
Orchard Street Health Ctr, Orchard Street, Ipswich · 0.8 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Express Tesco St. Matthews St Express · 0.1 mi
- Marks and Spencer M&S Ipswich · 0.3 mi
- Farmfoods Farmfoods Westbourne Ipswich · 0.3 mi
- Iceland Iceland Ipswich Tower Ramparts · 0.4 mi
Pharmacies
- Welch Pharmacy · 0.1 mi
- Burlington Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Barbour Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
Dentists
- Allen House Dental Ipswich · 0.1 mi
- Clavering House Dental Surgery · 0.1 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.1 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 1 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 | 2 of 10 |
| Employment | 2 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 1 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 2 of 10 |
| Crime | 1 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 4 of 10 |
| Living environment | 1 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 20.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 42.9% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 36.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 1,038 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 16.9% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 71.4% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 11.7% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,013 |
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.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 92% |
Share of homes across Ipswich with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. 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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Who lives around Gymnasium Street
Ethnic group
| Here | Ipswich | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 69.9% | 84.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 8.9% | 2.1% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 7.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 6.9% | 5.5% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 6.6% | 4.6% |
Religion
| Here | Ipswich | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 44.5% | 42.2% |
| No religion | 36% | 45.3% |
| Muslim | 11.3% | 3.9% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Country of birth
| Here | Ipswich | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 51.3% | 82.2% |
| Born outside the UK | 48.7% | 17.8% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Ipswich | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.1% | 21.7% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 23% | 26.2% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 15.8% | 12% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 12.6% | 14.4% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 11.3% | 16.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| Other qualifications | 5% | 3.1% |
General health
| Here | Ipswich | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45% | 45.6% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 35.8% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 13.5% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Ipswich | |
|---|---|---|
| No cars or vans in household | 52.3% | 24.8% |
| 1 car or van in household | 36.7% | 43.9% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 8.3% | 24% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 2.8% | 7.3% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Ipswich.
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