IP14 — STOWMARKET | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in IP14

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in IP14 is £330,546, which is 13% below the Suffolk average of £379,904.

Properties in IP14 cost 15.2% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in IP14 have fallen 9.4% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£420,784	920
Semi-detached	£272,667	639
Terraced	£222,060	471
Flat	£145,685	157
All types	£330,546	2300

5-Year Price History

Looking to buy in IP14?

Compare mortgage rates for a £264K loan — free, no obligation.

Compare rates

Crime & Safety in IP14

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

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, IP14 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

Protect your home in IP14

Compare home insurance quotes from leading UK providers.

Compare quotes →

Schools in IP14

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

IP14 has 24 schools within or near its boundaries, including 7 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Wood Ley Community Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Great Finborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Stonham Aspal Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Sir Robert Hitcham Church of England Voluntary Aided School	Primary	Good	mi
Finborough School	Other	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

110,775

Population

Median Age

31%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

31.0%

Private rent

11.0%

Social rent

11.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in IP14 are 273.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

273.0 Mbps

Avg Download

49.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

93%

Superfast Coverage

64%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in IP14 is collected by Mid Suffolk. The Band D rate is £2,017/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

IP14 — STOWMARKET

Area Summary

IP14 (STOWMARKET) offers property prices near the national average (£330,546), low crime (94% below national average), 24 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (273 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

What's your property in IP14 worth?

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

Get free valuation

Nearby Postcodes

Compare areas →

IP13

WOODBRIDGE

£458K

▼ 6.1% YoY

IP15

ALDEBURGH

£648K

▲ 27.9% YoY

IP16

LEISTON

£296K

▲ 3.5% YoY

Compare IP14 with nearby areas

IP14 vs IP13 IP14 vs IP15 IP14 vs IP16

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 IP14?

The average house price in IP14 (STOWMARKET) is £330,546, based on 2300 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 15% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 9.4% over the past year.

Is IP14 a safe area to live?

Crime in IP14 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (1.4 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in IP14?

There are 24 schools in or near IP14. 29% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 7 Good. 2 schools require improvement.

What is the council tax in IP14?

Council tax in IP14 is collected by Mid Suffolk. The Band D rate is £2,017 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in IP14?

The average broadband download speed in IP14 is 273 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 93% of premises, ultrafast to 64%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in IP14 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 31% of homes in IP14 are owner-occupied. 11% are privately rented and 11% are social housing. The total population is approximately 110,775.