Washington Close, Ipswich
House prices, sold prices and local information for IP2 8TF.
At a glance
36 property sales on Washington Close, Ipswich have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2020. In the last 12 months 3 homes sold here for an average of £252,833. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £241,667. Average sale prices rose from £233,875 in 2020 to £252,833 in 2026 (+8%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 15% below the Ipswich average of £296,956 over the same period. 7 homes here have sold more than once since 2020; 7 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Washington Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all IP2 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 18 | £241,667 | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 15 | £239,233 | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Detached | 3 | £255,000 | 23 Dec 2021 |
Sold prices on Washington Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36, Washington Close IP2 8TF | 24 Apr 2026 | £250,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 3, Washington Close IP2 8TF | 8 Apr 2026 | £245,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 19, Washington Close IP2 8TF | 13 Jan 2026 | £263,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 38, Washington Close IP2 8TF | 14 Nov 2024 | £270,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 22, Washington Close IP2 8TF | 5 Jun 2024 | £250,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 20, Washington Close IP2 8TF | 20 Mar 2023 | £265,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 28, Washington Close IP2 8TF | 24 Jun 2022 | £250,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 10, Washington Close IP2 8TF | 20 Apr 2022 | £240,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 24, Washington Close IP2 8TF | 23 Dec 2021 | £260,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 26, Washington Close IP2 8TF | 23 Dec 2021 | £265,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 30, Washington Close IP2 8TF | 22 Dec 2021 | £241,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 40, Washington Close IP2 8TF | 22 Dec 2021 | £238,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 42, Washington Close IP2 8TF | 22 Dec 2021 | £250,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 32, Washington Close IP2 8TF | 21 Dec 2021 | £250,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 34, Washington Close IP2 8TF | 21 Dec 2021 | £249,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 36, Washington Close IP2 8TF | 21 Dec 2021 | £248,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 38, Washington Close IP2 8TF | 16 Dec 2021 | £240,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 13, Washington Close IP2 8TF | 28 Jun 2021 | £225,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 18, Washington Close IP2 8TF | 25 Jun 2021 | £239,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 20, Washington Close IP2 8TF | 25 Jun 2021 | £233,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 16, Washington Close IP2 8TF | 28 May 2021 | £250,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 7, Washington Close IP2 8TF | 27 May 2021 | £225,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 19, Washington Close IP2 8TF | 21 May 2021 | £235,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 9, Washington Close IP2 8TF | 21 May 2021 | £227,500 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 8, Washington Close IP2 8TF | 7 May 2021 | £222,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 11, Washington Close IP2 8TF | 30 Apr 2021 | £226,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 15, Washington Close IP2 8TF | 30 Apr 2021 | £237,500 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 17, Washington Close IP2 8TF | 30 Apr 2021 | £236,500 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 4, Washington Close IP2 8TF | 30 Apr 2021 | £223,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 3, Washington Close IP2 8TF | 22 Apr 2021 | £237,500 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 10, Washington Close IP2 8TF | 21 Apr 2021 | £217,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 6, Washington Close IP2 8TF | 9 Apr 2021 | £221,500 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 22, Washington Close IP2 8TF | 29 Mar 2021 | £248,500 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 5, Washington Close IP2 8TF | 19 Mar 2021 | £255,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 21, Washington Close IP2 8TF | 5 Mar 2021 | £256,500 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 12, Washington Close IP2 8TF | 18 Dec 2020 | £230,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 14, Washington Close IP2 8TF | 18 Dec 2020 | £235,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 2, Washington Close IP2 8TF | 18 Dec 2020 | £233,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 1, Washington Close IP2 8TF | 30 Nov 2020 | £237,500 | Semi-detached New build | 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, Washington Close | £248,000 (Dec 2021) → £250,000 (Apr 2026) | +1% over 4 yrs |
| 3, Washington Close | £237,500 (Apr 2021) → £245,000 (Apr 2026) | +3% over 5 yrs |
| 19, Washington Close | £235,000 (May 2021) → £263,500 (Jan 2026) | +12% over 5 yrs |
| 38, Washington Close | £240,000 (Dec 2021) → £270,000 (Nov 2024) | +13% over 3 yrs |
| 22, Washington Close | £248,500 (Mar 2021) → £250,000 (Jun 2024) | +1% over 3 yrs |
| 20, Washington Close | £233,000 (Jun 2021) → £265,000 (Mar 2023) | +14% over 2 yrs |
| 10, Washington Close | £217,000 (Apr 2021) → £240,000 (Apr 2022) | +11% over under a year |
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Crime and flood risk near Washington Close
Crime
439 crimes were reported within about a mile of Washington Close 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 | 193 |
| Shoplifting | 41 |
| Public order | 37 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 34 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 |
| Other theft | 33 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Washington Close is in or near 6 Environment Agency flood areas:
- The west bank of the tidal River Orwell along Wherstead Road, Ipswich Flood alert area
- The west bank of the River Orwell through Ipswich Flood alert area
- The tidal River Orwell at Cliff Quay industrial area in 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 tidal River Orwell estuary from Felixstowe to the Ipswich Tidal Barrier 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 Washington Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Primary School 402 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.4 mi |
| Cliff Lane Primary School 446 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy 811 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Redstone Hall School | Other independent special school | 7–16 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Halifax Primary School 409 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| St Helen's Primary School 439 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Clifford Community Primary School & Nursery 404 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Rose Hill Primary 259 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.0 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 0.7 mi · 14 min walk
- Derby Road (Ipswich) station 1.0 mi · 21 min walk
- Westerfield station 2.4 mi · 49 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Jamestown Bvd (adj, Hawes Street) 3 min walk
- IP-City Centre (adj) 3 min walk
- Sinclair Drive (opp, Wherstead Road) 4 min walk
- Kenyon Street (adj, Wherstead Road) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Essex University Partnership Nhs Trust
70-74 St. Helens Street, Ipswich · 0.7 mi - Dr Solway And Dr Roy Practice
Orchard Street Health Ctr, Orchard Street, Ipswich · 0.8 mi - Orchard Medical Practice
Orchard Street, Ipswich · 0.8 mi - The Derby Road Practice
52 Derby Road, Ipswich · 1.0 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 1 of 10 · Crime: decile 2 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 21.2% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 31.7% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 46.9% | 17.1% |
| Households | 1,015 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 25.6% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 70.2% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 4.2% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,304 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 88% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 88% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 88% | 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.
Nearby streets in IP2
- Wherstead Road£204k
- Hawthorn Drive£227k
- Sheldrake Drive£187k
- Bruff Road£186k
- Belstead Road£362k
- Lavenham Road£213k
- Compair Crescent£121k
- Rectory Road£193k
- Heatherhayes£333k
- Reavell Place£136k
- Ranelagh Road£183k
- Lupin Road£228k