Whights Corner, Washbrook, Ipswich
House prices, sold prices and local information for IP8 3LB.
At a glance
5 property sales on Whights Corner, Washbrook, Ipswich have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 15 Jul 2022. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £312,375. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2017; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Whights Corner compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Whights Corner has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all IP8 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 4 | £312,375 | 15 Jul 2022 |
| Detached | 1 | £800,000 | 22 Sep 2021 |
Sold prices on Whights Corner
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Chapel, Whights Corner IP8 3LB | 15 Jul 2022 | £440,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Springcroft, Whights Corner IP8 3LB | 22 Sep 2021 | £800,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| The Lilacs, Whights Corner IP8 3LB | 27 Aug 2021 | £238,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| The Old Chapel, Whights Corner IP8 3LB | 15 Jan 2021 | £352,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| The Nook, Whights Corner IP8 3LB | 15 Jun 2017 | £219,000 | Semi-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 |
|---|---|---|
| The Old Chapel, Whights Corner | £352,500 (Jan 2021) → £440,000 (Jul 2022) | +25% over 1 yr |
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Crime and flood risk near Whights Corner
Crime
16 crimes were reported within about a mile of Whights Corner in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Whights Corner is in or near 1 Environment Agency flood 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 Whights Corner
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copdock Primary School 83 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| The Bridge School 257 pupils | Academy special sponsor led | 4–19 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| One Sixth Form College 2,404 pupils | 16 plus | 16–19 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Sprites Primary Academy 406 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Gusford Community Primary School 518 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| The Oaks Primary School 449 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Sproughton Church of England Primary School 103 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| The Willows Primary School 259 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.6 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 2.4 mi · 48 min walk
- Derby Road (Ipswich) station 3.9 mi · 1 hr 19 min walk
- Westerfield station 4.3 mi · 1 hr 26 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- London Road (opp, Chapel Lane) 1 min walk
- London Road (adj, Chapel Lane) 2 min walk
- Garage (o/s, London Road) 4 min walk
- Garage (opp, London Road) 5 min walk
GP surgeries
- Hawthorn Drive Surgery
206 Hawthorn Drive, Ipswich · 1.4 mi - Burlington Primary Care
12-14 Burlington Road, Ipswich · 2.6 mi - Barrack Lane Medical Centre
1 Barrack Lane, Ipswich · 2.8 mi - Cardinal Medical Practice
2 Deben Road, Ipswich · 2.9 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 7 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 7 of 10 · Crime: decile 8 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 78.8% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 10.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 10.8% | 17.1% |
| Households | 711 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14.9% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 58.8% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 26.3% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,680 |
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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