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IP1

IPSWICH

Suffolk, East Of England, England

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IP1 is the postcode district for IPSWICH, located in Suffolk, East Of England.

Avg price £288,342
1yr change ▼ 19.7%
Crime 42% above avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£288,342

▼ 19.7% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

0% below national avg

Crime Rate

115.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

42% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

16 schools

Broadband Speed

367 Mbps

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.

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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

£258K £274K £290K £306K £321K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

1

Outstanding

5

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

97,033

Population

67

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.

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367.0 Mbps

Avg Download

66.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

92%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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

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Frequently Asked Questions about IP1 IPSWICH

What is the average house price in IP1 IPSWICH?
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 IPSWICH 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 is the population of IP1 IPSWICH?
The population of IP1 (IPSWICH) is approximately 97,033 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 28% of homes are owner-occupied, 12% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in IP1 IPSWICH?
There are 16 schools in or near IP1. 38% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 5 Good. None require improvement.

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