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IP20

HARLESTON

Suffolk, East Of England, England

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IP20 encompasses HARLESTON and its surrounding areas in Suffolk, East Of England.

Avg price £361,275
1yr change ▼ 9.0%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£361,275

▼ 9.0% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

26% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

3 schools

Broadband Speed

118 Mbps

Property Prices in IP20

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in IP20 is £361,275, broadly in line with the Suffolk average of £379,904.

Properties in IP20 cost 25.9% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in IP20 have fallen 9.0% 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 £424,132 173
Semi-detached £278,228 111
Terraced £239,642 60
Flat £202,841 44
All types £361,275 415

5-Year Price History

£326K £344K £363K £381K £400K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in IP20

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

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, IP20 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
2.2 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
0.6 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in IP20

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

IP20 has 3 schools within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Mendham Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Alburgh With Denton Church of England Primary Academy Primary Not inspected mi
The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School) Other Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

0

Good

0

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 IP20 are 118.0 Mbps, with 88% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 47% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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118.0 Mbps

Avg Download

21.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

86%

Superfast Coverage

20%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in IP20 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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IP20 — HARLESTON

Area Summary

IP20 (HARLESTON) offers above-average property prices (£361,275, 26% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 3 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (118 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about IP20 HARLESTON

What is the average house price in IP20 HARLESTON?
The average house price in IP20 (HARLESTON) is £361,275, based on 415 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 26% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 9.0% over the past year.
Is IP20 HARLESTON a safe area to live?
Crime in IP20 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 (2.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of IP20 HARLESTON?
The population of IP20 (HARLESTON) 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 IP20?
The average broadband download speed in IP20 is 118 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 86% of premises, ultrafast to 20%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in IP20 HARLESTON?
There are 3 schools in or near IP20. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

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