Willoughby Road, Ipswich
House prices, sold prices and local information for IP2 8AP, IP2 8AW.
At a glance
16 property sales on Willoughby Road, Ipswich have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 3 Sep 2025. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £121,318. Average sale prices rose from £122,500 in 2017 to £294,000 in 2025 (+140%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 6 homes here have sold more than once since 2017; 5 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Willoughby Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Willoughby Road has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all IP2 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 11 | £121,318 | 7 Jul 2025 |
| Semi-detached | 3 | £372,667 | 17 Jun 2021 |
| Detached | 2 | £620,000 | 3 Sep 2025 |
Sold prices on Willoughby Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B, Willoughby Road IP2 8AP | 19 Jun 2026 | £61,280 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 3C, Willoughby Road IP2 8AP | 19 Jun 2026 | £58,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 4A - 4B, Willoughby Road IP2 8AP | 19 Jun 2026 | £95,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 4B, Willoughby Road IP2 8AP | 19 Jun 2026 | £60,180 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 4C, Willoughby Road IP2 8AP | 19 Jun 2026 | £60,180 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 19, Willoughby Road IP2 8AW | 3 Sep 2025 | £440,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 6A, Willoughby Road IP2 8AP | 7 Jul 2025 | £148,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 4, 16, Willoughby Road IP2 8AP | 26 Mar 2025 | £50,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 2, 17, Willoughby Road IP2 8AP | 25 Mar 2025 | £96,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat C, 6, Willoughby Road IP2 8AP | 10 Nov 2023 | £185,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 24, Willoughby Road IP2 8AW | 1 Aug 2023 | £800,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Basement Flat, 16, Willoughby Road IP2 8AP | 11 Nov 2022 | £112,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 2, 16, Willoughby Road IP2 8AP | 28 Oct 2022 | £120,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 3, 17, Willoughby Road IP2 8AP | 4 Mar 2022 | £90,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat C, 6, Willoughby Road IP2 8AP | 25 Jan 2022 | £192,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 9, Willoughby Road IP2 8AP | 29 Oct 2021 | £340,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Flat 2, 17, Willoughby Road IP2 8AP | 16 Jul 2021 | £92,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 7, Willoughby Road IP2 8AP | 17 Jun 2021 | £425,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| First Floor Flat, 6B, Willoughby Road IP2 8AP | 9 Dec 2020 | £90,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 3, 16, Willoughby Road IP2 8AP | 27 Nov 2020 | £78,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 5, Willoughby Road IP2 8AP | 14 Oct 2020 | £408,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Flat 4, 18, Willoughby Road IP2 8AP | 19 Dec 2019 | £78,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Basement Flat, 16, Willoughby Road IP2 8AP | 23 Apr 2019 | £102,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 9, Willoughby Road IP2 8AP | 11 Sep 2018 | £285,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 6, Willoughby Road IP2 8AP | 29 Jun 2018 | £1,750 | Other | Freehold |
| 24, Willoughby Road IP2 8AW | 27 Apr 2018 | £13,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Flat 2, 16, Willoughby Road IP2 8AP | 1 Dec 2017 | £102,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 6C, Willoughby Road IP2 8AP | 15 Sep 2017 | £142,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 18A, Willoughby Road IP2 8AP | 22 Jun 2017 | £78,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Flat 2, 17, Willoughby Road | £92,000 (Jul 2021) → £96,000 (Mar 2025) | +4% over 4 yrs |
| Flat C, 6, Willoughby Road | £192,500 (Jan 2022) → £185,000 (Nov 2023) | -4% over 2 yrs |
| 24, Willoughby Road | £13,000 (Apr 2018) → £800,000 (Aug 2023) | +6054% over 5 yrs |
| Basement Flat, 16, Willoughby Road | £102,000 (Apr 2019) → £112,000 (Nov 2022) | +10% over 4 yrs |
| Flat 2, 16, Willoughby Road | £102,500 (Dec 2017) → £120,000 (Oct 2022) | +17% over 5 yrs |
| 9, Willoughby Road | £285,000 (Sep 2018) → £340,000 (Oct 2021) | +19% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Willoughby Road
Crime
496 crimes were reported within about a mile of Willoughby 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 | 206 |
| Shoplifting | 53 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 46 |
| Public order | 41 |
| Other theft | 37 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 32 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Willoughby 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 Willoughby Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Primary School 402 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.3 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 | 0.5 mi |
| Halifax Primary School 409 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich 407 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| St Joseph's College 564 pupils | Other independent school | 2–19 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| St Mark's Catholic Primary School 202 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 5–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Westbridge Academy | Academy alternative provision converter | 14–16 | 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 0.2 mi · 5 min walk
- Derby Road (Ipswich) station 1.4 mi · 28 min walk
- Westerfield station 2.2 mi · 45 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Car Park (adj, Burrell Road) 1 min walk
- Car Park (opp, Burrell Road) 1 min walk
- Willoughby Road (opp, Belstead Road) 1 min walk
- Willoughby Road (adj, Belstead Road) 1 min walk
GP surgeries
- Burlington Primary Care
12-14 Burlington Road, Ipswich · 0.7 mi - Dr Solway And Dr Roy Practice
Orchard Street Health Ctr, Orchard Street, Ipswich · 0.7 mi - Orchard Medical Practice
Orchard Street, Ipswich · 0.7 mi - Essex University Partnership Nhs Trust
70-74 St. Helens Street, Ipswich · 0.7 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 | 23.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 45.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 31.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 626 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 13.9% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 77.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 8.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,135 |
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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