Riverside Road, Ipswich
House prices, sold prices and local information for IP1 4AR.
At a glance
34 property sales on Riverside Road, Ipswich have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 4 Jul 2025. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £162,568. Average sale prices rose from £145,415 in 2016 to £188,600 in 2025 (+30%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 11 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 10 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Riverside Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Riverside Road 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 | 28 | £162,568 | 4 Jul 2025 |
| Detached | 5 | £209,300 | 8 Apr 2025 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £138,075 | 9 Dec 2016 |
Sold prices on Riverside Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35, Riverside Road IP1 4AR | 26 Nov 2025 | £135,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 20, Riverside Road IP1 4AR | 4 Jul 2025 | £168,400 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 10, Riverside Road IP1 4AR | 23 May 2025 | £168,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 25, Riverside Road IP1 4AR | 6 May 2025 | £165,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 48, Riverside Road IP1 4AR | 8 Apr 2025 | £253,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 18, Riverside Road IP1 4AR | 18 Dec 2024 | £178,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 49, Riverside Road IP1 4AR | 27 Sep 2024 | £255,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 7, Riverside Road IP1 4AR | 23 Sep 2024 | £172,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 14, Riverside Road IP1 4AR | 12 Sep 2024 | £180,501 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 44, Riverside Road IP1 4AR | 23 Aug 2024 | £190,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 14, Riverside Road IP1 4AR | 26 Jul 2024 | £160,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 17, Riverside Road IP1 4AR | 4 Jan 2024 | £175,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 8, Riverside Road IP1 4AR | 14 Dec 2023 | £184,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 19, Riverside Road IP1 4AR | 20 Nov 2023 | £153,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 43, Riverside Road IP1 4AR | 1 Aug 2023 | £177,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 6, Riverside Road IP1 4AR | 28 Jul 2023 | £210,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 8, Riverside Road IP1 4AR | 2 Feb 2023 | £175,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 3, Riverside Road IP1 4AR | 27 Jan 2023 | £185,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 17, Riverside Road IP1 4AR | 30 Nov 2021 | £180,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 18, Riverside Road IP1 4AR | 12 Jul 2021 | £178,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 32, Riverside Road IP1 4AR | 1 Apr 2021 | £155,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 6, Riverside Road IP1 4AR | 25 Mar 2021 | £170,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 28, Riverside Road IP1 4AR | 14 Aug 2019 | £132,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 23, Riverside Road IP1 4AR | 25 Jan 2019 | £182,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 18, Riverside Road IP1 4AR | 18 Jan 2019 | £153,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 1, Riverside Road IP1 4AR | 18 Dec 2018 | £165,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 31, Riverside Road IP1 4AR | 2 Nov 2018 | £154,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 21, Riverside Road IP1 4AR | 7 Sep 2018 | £159,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 45, Riverside Road IP1 4AR | 24 Aug 2018 | £152,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 49, Riverside Road IP1 4AR | 7 Feb 2018 | £155,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 48, Riverside Road IP1 4AR | 21 Dec 2017 | £207,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 23, Riverside Road IP1 4AR | 11 Dec 2017 | £128,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 45, Riverside Road IP1 4AR | 20 Oct 2017 | £127,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 20, Riverside Road IP1 4AR | 28 Apr 2017 | £137,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 36, Riverside Road IP1 4AR | 22 Mar 2017 | £144,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 9, Riverside Road IP1 4AR | 9 Dec 2016 | £138,075 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 12, Riverside Road IP1 4AR | 26 Aug 2016 | £141,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 21, Riverside Road IP1 4AR | 22 Apr 2016 | £132,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 40, Riverside Road IP1 4AR | 29 Feb 2016 | £140,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 49, Riverside Road IP1 4AR | 12 Feb 2016 | £176,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 20, Riverside Road | £137,000 (Apr 2017) → £168,400 (Jul 2025) | +23% over 8 yrs |
| 48, Riverside Road | £207,000 (Dec 2017) → £253,000 (Apr 2025) | +22% over 7 yrs |
| 18, Riverside Road | £153,000 (Jan 2019) → £178,000 (Jul 2021) → £178,000 (Dec 2024) | +16% over 6 yrs |
| 49, Riverside Road | £176,000 (Feb 2016) → £155,500 (Feb 2018) → £255,000 (Sep 2024) | +45% over 9 yrs |
| 14, Riverside Road | £160,000 (Jul 2024) → £180,501 (Sep 2024) | +13% over under a year |
| 17, Riverside Road | £180,000 (Nov 2021) → £175,000 (Jan 2024) | -3% over 2 yrs |
| 8, Riverside Road | £175,000 (Feb 2023) → £184,500 (Dec 2023) | +5% over under a year |
| 6, Riverside Road | £170,000 (Mar 2021) → £210,000 (Jul 2023) | +24% over 2 yrs |
| 23, Riverside Road | £128,000 (Dec 2017) → £182,500 (Jan 2019) | +43% over 1 yr |
| 21, Riverside Road | £132,000 (Apr 2016) → £159,000 (Sep 2018) | +20% over 2 yrs |
| 45, Riverside Road | £127,500 (Oct 2017) → £152,000 (Aug 2018) | +19% over under a year |
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Crime and flood risk near Riverside Road
Crime
259 crimes were reported within about a mile of Riverside Road in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 92 |
| Shoplifting | 41 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 38 |
| Other theft | 17 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 |
| Public order | 12 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Riverside Road is in or near 5 Environment Agency flood areas:
- The River Gipping from Needham Market to London Road Bridge, Ipswich Flood warning area
- 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 Riverside Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Infant School and Nursery 287 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Springfield Junior School 354 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Handford Hall Primary School 360 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Westbridge Academy | Academy alternative provision converter | 14–16 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Ranelagh Primary School 281 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Whitehouse Community Primary School 551 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich 407 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Highfield Nursery School 102 pupils | Nursery | 2–5 | Outstanding 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 1.2 mi · 23 min walk
- Westerfield station 1.9 mi · 39 min walk
- Derby Road (Ipswich) station 2.5 mi · 49 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Riverside Road (adj, Bramford Road) 2 min walk
- Red Lion (adj, Bramford Road) 3 min walk
- Riverside Road (opp, Bramford Road) 3 min walk
- Red Lion (opp, Bramford Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Cardinal Medical Practice
2 Deben Road, Ipswich · 0.5 mi - Burlington Primary Care
12-14 Burlington Road, Ipswich · 0.7 mi - Barrack Lane Medical Centre
1 Barrack Lane, Ipswich · 0.8 mi - Ivry Street Medical Practice
5 Ivry Street, 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 3 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 3 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 55.1% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 33.1% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 11.8% | 17.1% |
| Households | 779 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 23.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 68.2% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 8.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,999 |
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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