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IP2

IPSWICH

Suffolk, East Of England, England

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IP2 encompasses IPSWICH and its surrounding areas in Suffolk, East Of England.

Avg price £233,305
1yr change ▼ 0.6%
Crime 1% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£233,305

▼ 0.6% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

19% below national avg

Crime Rate

80.9/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

0% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

12 schools

Broadband Speed

380 Mbps

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.

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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

£224K £230K £236K £242K £248K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

5

Good

2

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 IP2 are 380.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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380.0 Mbps

Avg Download

68.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

95%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about IP2 IPSWICH

What is the average house price in IP2 IPSWICH?
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 IPSWICH 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 is the population of IP2 IPSWICH?
The population of IP2 (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 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 are schools like in IP2 IPSWICH?
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.

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