Old Foundry Road, Ipswich
House prices, sold prices and local information for IP4 2FB, IP4 2AS, IP4 2AL.
At a glance
1 property sale on Old Foundry Road, Ipswich has been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2024. The most recent sale was on 22 Nov 2024. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £182,500. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2024; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Old Foundry Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Old Foundry Road has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all IP4 house prices.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 1 | £182,500 | 22 Nov 2024 |
Sold prices on Old Foundry Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 284, Old Foundry Road IP4 2AL | 13 Mar 2026 | £1,470,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 1, 284, Old Foundry Road IP4 2AL | 13 Mar 2026 | £113,076 | Other | Leasehold |
| 1, Foundry House, 300, Old Foundry Road IP4 2FB | 13 Mar 2026 | £113,076 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 2, Foundry House, 300, Old Foundry Road IP4 2FB | 13 Mar 2026 | £113,076 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 3, Foundry House, 300, Old Foundry Road IP4 2FB | 13 Mar 2026 | £113,076 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 4, Foundry House, 300, Old Foundry Road IP4 2FB | 13 Mar 2026 | £113,076 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 5, Foundry House, 300, Old Foundry Road IP4 2FB | 13 Mar 2026 | £113,076 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 6, Foundry House, 300, Old Foundry Road IP4 2FB | 13 Mar 2026 | £113,076 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 7, Foundry House, 300, Old Foundry Road IP4 2FB | 13 Mar 2026 | £113,076 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 8, Foundry House, 300, Old Foundry Road IP4 2FB | 13 Mar 2026 | £113,076 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 9, Foundry House, 300, Old Foundry Road IP4 2FB | 13 Mar 2026 | £113,076 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 10, Foundry House, 300, Old Foundry Road IP4 2FB | 13 Mar 2026 | £113,076 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 11, Foundry House, 300, Old Foundry Road IP4 2FB | 13 Mar 2026 | £113,076 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 12, Foundry House, 300, Old Foundry Road IP4 2FB | 13 Mar 2026 | £113,076 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 35, Old Foundry Road IP4 2AH | 22 Nov 2024 | £182,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 4, Old Foundry Road IP4 2AS | 31 Jul 2024 | £16,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 10, Old Foundry Road IP4 2AS | 29 Feb 2024 | £8,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 8, Old Foundry Road IP4 2AS | 29 Feb 2024 | £8,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 12, Old Foundry Road IP4 2AS | 11 Oct 2019 | £155,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 30, Old Foundry Road IP4 2AJ | 3 Oct 2018 | £1,800,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 284, Old Foundry Road IP4 2AL | 30 May 2018 | £75,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Colman House, 27, Old Foundry Road IP4 2AH | 6 Sep 2017 | £321,000 | Other | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 284, Old Foundry Road | £75,000 (May 2018) → £1,470,000 (Mar 2026) | +1860% over 8 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Old Foundry Road
Crime
498 crimes were reported within about a mile of Old Foundry Road in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 205 |
| Shoplifting | 53 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 45 |
| Public order | 45 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 35 |
| Other theft | 34 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Old Foundry Road 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 Old Foundry Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret's CEVAP School, Ipswich 413 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Redstone Hall School | Other independent special school | 7–16 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| St Helen's Primary School 439 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich 407 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Ipswich School 966 pupils | Other independent school Church of England | 0–18 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Woodbridge Road Academy 89 pupils | Free schools special | 9–16 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Westbridge Academy | Academy alternative provision converter | 14–16 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Clifford Community Primary School & Nursery 404 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 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 · 16 min walk
- Derby Road (Ipswich) station 1.2 mi · 24 min walk
- Westerfield station 1.6 mi · 32 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Northgate Street (adj, Great Colman Street) 1 min walk
- Christchurch Mansion Gates (adj, Soane Street) 1 min walk
- Library (opp, Northgate Street) 1 min walk
- St Margarets Green (adj, Cobbold Street) 1 min walk
GP surgeries
- Dr Solway And Dr Roy Practice
Orchard Street Health Ctr, Orchard Street, Ipswich · 0.2 mi - Orchard Medical Practice
Orchard Street, Ipswich · 0.2 mi - Essex University Partnership Nhs Trust
70-74 St. Helens Street, Ipswich · 0.3 mi - Barrack Lane Medical Centre
1 Barrack Lane, Ipswich · 0.5 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 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: decile 2 of 10 · Crime: decile 1 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 18.8% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 43.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 37.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 839 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 15.4% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 78.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 6.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,671 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 98% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 62% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 62% | 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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