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IP14

STOWMARKET

Suffolk, East Of England, England

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IP14 encompasses STOWMARKET and its surrounding areas in Suffolk, East Of England.

Avg price £330,546
1yr change ▼ 9.4%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£330,546

▼ 9.4% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

15% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

24 schools

Broadband Speed

273 Mbps

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.

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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

£308K £317K £325K £334K £343K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

7

Good

2

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

110,775

Population

67

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.

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273.0 Mbps

Avg Download

49.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

93%

Superfast Coverage

64%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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

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Frequently Asked Questions about IP14 STOWMARKET

What is the average house price in IP14 STOWMARKET?
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 STOWMARKET 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 is the population of IP14 STOWMARKET?
The population of IP14 (STOWMARKET) is approximately 110,775 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 31% of homes are owner-occupied, 11% are privately rented, and 11% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in IP14 STOWMARKET?
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.

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