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IP3

IPSWICH

Suffolk, East Of England, England

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IP3 covers IPSWICH in Suffolk, East Of England.

Avg price £299,917
1yr change ▼ 6.7%
Crime 26% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£299,917

▼ 6.7% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

5% above national avg

Crime Rate

60.1/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

26% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

11 schools

Broadband Speed

373 Mbps

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.

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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

£290K £297K £303K £309K £316K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

4

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

140,274

Population

62

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.

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373.0 Mbps

Avg Download

67.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

93%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about IP3 IPSWICH

What is the average house price in IP3 IPSWICH?
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 IPSWICH 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 is the population of IP3 IPSWICH?
The population of IP3 (IPSWICH) is approximately 140,274 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 27% of homes are owner-occupied, 21% are privately rented, and 21% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in IP3 IPSWICH?
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.

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