IP2 — IPSWICH | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in IP2

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in IP2 is £233,305, which is 39% below the Suffolk average of £379,904.

Properties in IP2 cost 18.7% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in IP2 have fallen 0.6% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£354,875	164
Semi-detached	£241,011	352
Terraced	£203,447	364
Flat	£119,013	168
All types	£233,305	1086

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in IP2

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

IP2 has a crime rate of 80.9 per 1,000 residents, broadly in line with the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in IP2

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

IP2 has 12 schools within or near its boundaries, including 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Ranelagh Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
St Joseph's College	Other	Not inspected	mi
Chantry Academy	Secondary	Good	mi
Gusford Community Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy	Secondary	Good	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 IP2 are 380.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

380.0 Mbps

Avg Download

68.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

95%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in IP2 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

IP2 — IPSWICH

Area Summary

IP2 (IPSWICH) offers affordable property prices (£233,305, 19% below national average), 12 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (380 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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£288K

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£300K

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in IP2?

The average house price in IP2 (IPSWICH) is £233,305, based on 1086 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 19% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 0.6% over the past year.

Is IP2 a safe area to live?

Crime in IP2 is close to the national average at 80.9 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (37.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (7.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in IP2?

There are 12 schools in or near IP2. 42% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 5 Good. 2 schools require improvement.

What is the council tax in IP2?

Council tax in IP2 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 IP2?

The average broadband download speed in IP2 is 380 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 95%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in IP2 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 28% of homes in IP2 are owner-occupied. 12% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 97,033.