IP3 — IPSWICH | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in IP3

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in IP3 is £299,917, which is 21% below the Suffolk average of £379,904.

Property values in IP3 are close to the England and Wales national average of £287,000.

House prices in IP3 have fallen 6.7% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£406,247	233
Semi-detached	£266,076	571
Terraced	£224,383	286
Flat	£140,364	200
All types	£299,917	1329

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in IP3

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

With 60.1 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, IP3 has a crime rate well 26% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in IP3

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

IP3 has 11 schools within or near its boundaries, including 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Ipswich Academy	Secondary	Requires improvement	mi
Cliff Lane Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Murrayfield Primary - A Paradigm Academy	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Alderwood Academy	Other	Not inspected	mi
First Base Ipswich Academy	Other	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

140,274

Population

Median Age

27%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

27.0%

Private rent

21.0%

Social rent

21.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in IP3 are 373.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

373.0 Mbps

Avg Download

67.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

93%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in IP3 is collected by Ipswich. The Band D rate is £2,155/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

IP3 — IPSWICH

Area Summary

IP3 (IPSWICH) offers property prices near the national average (£299,917), low crime (26% below national average), 11 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (373 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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IP2

IPSWICH

£233K

▼ 0.6% YoY

IP4

IPSWICH

£277K

▲ 12.6% YoY

IP5

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£346K

▲ 6.6% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in IP3?

The average house price in IP3 (IPSWICH) is £299,917, based on 1329 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 5% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 6.7% over the past year.

Is IP3 a safe area to live?

Crime in IP3 is significantly below the national average (60.1 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (24.6 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (4.5 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in IP3?

There are 11 schools in or near IP3. 36% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 4 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in IP3?

Council tax in IP3 is collected by Ipswich. The Band D rate is £2,155 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in IP3?

The average broadband download speed in IP3 is 373 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 93%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in IP3 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 27% of homes in IP3 are owner-occupied. 21% are privately rented and 21% are social housing. The total population is approximately 140,274.