IP1 — IPSWICH | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in IP1

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in IP1 is £288,342, which is 24% below the Suffolk average of £379,904.

Property values in IP1 are close to the England and Wales national average of £287,000.

House prices in IP1 have fallen 19.7% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£432,939	255
Semi-detached	£266,553	629
Terraced	£205,399	536
Flat	£132,982	244
All types	£288,342	1750

5-Year Price History

Looking to buy in IP1?

Compare mortgage rates for a £231K loan — free, no obligation.

Compare rates

Crime & Safety in IP1

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 115.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, IP1 has a crime rate significantly 41% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

42.7 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

2.5 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

5.8 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

7.5 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

34.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

Protect your home in IP1

Compare home insurance quotes from leading UK providers.

Compare quotes →

Schools in IP1

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

IP1 has 16 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Highfield Nursery School	Nursery	Outstanding	mi
Ipswich School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Ormiston Endeavour Academy	Secondary	Not inspected	mi
Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy	Other	Good	mi
Westbourne Academy	Secondary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

97,033

Population

Median Age

28%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

28.0%

Private rent

12.0%

Social rent

13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in IP1 are 367.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

367.0 Mbps

Avg Download

66.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

92%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in IP1 is collected by Babergh. The Band D rate is £2,035/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

IP1 — IPSWICH

Area Summary

IP1 (IPSWICH) offers property prices near the national average (£288,342), higher-than-average crime (41% above national average), 16 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (367 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

What's your property in IP1 worth?

Get a free, no-obligation valuation from a local expert.

Get free valuation

Nearby Postcodes

Compare areas →

IP2

IPSWICH

£233K

▼ 0.6% YoY

IP3

IPSWICH

£300K

▼ 6.7% YoY

Compare IP1 with nearby areas

IP1 vs IP2 IP1 vs IP3

Related property guides

UK Average House Prices → Suffolk House Prices → Cheapest Places to Live → Safest Areas in England → Best Areas for Families → Fastest-Rising Prices →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in IP1?

The average house price in IP1 (IPSWICH) is £288,342, based on 1750 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 0% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 19.7% over the past year.

Is IP1 a safe area to live?

Crime in IP1 is above the national average (115.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (42.7 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (7.5 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in IP1?

There are 16 schools in or near IP1. 38% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 5 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in IP1?

Council tax in IP1 is collected by Babergh. The Band D rate is £2,035 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in IP1?

The average broadband download speed in IP1 is 367 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 92%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in IP1 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 28% of homes in IP1 are owner-occupied. 12% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 97,033.