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IP4

IPSWICH

Suffolk, East Of England, England

IP4 is the postcode district for IPSWICH, located in Suffolk, East Of England.

Avg price £277,438
1yr change ▲ 12.6%
Crime 4% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£277,438

▲ 12.6% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

3% below national avg

Crime Rate

78.2/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

4% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

19 schools

Broadband Speed

371 Mbps

Property Prices in IP4

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in IP4 is £277,438, which is 27% below the Suffolk average of £379,904.

Property values in IP4 are close to the England and Wales national average of £287,000.

House prices in IP4 have risen 12.6% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £455,836 320
Semi-detached £284,464 552
Terraced £216,003 520
Flat £152,869 298
All types £277,438 1747

5-Year Price History

£255K £265K £275K £286K £296K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in IP4

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

IP4 has a crime rate of 78.2 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
34.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
1.6 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
4.4 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
5.3 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
16.5 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in IP4

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

IP4 has 19 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery Primary Not inspected mi
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich Primary Not inspected mi
St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich Primary Not inspected mi
Northgate High School Secondary Not inspected mi
Suffolk New College Post-16 Not inspected mi

1

Outstanding

4

Good

0

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 IP4 are 371.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

371.0 Mbps

Avg Download

67.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

94%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in IP4 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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IP4 — IPSWICH

Area Summary

IP4 (IPSWICH) offers property prices near the national average (£277,438), 19 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (371 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in IP4?
The average house price in IP4 (IPSWICH) is £277,438, based on 1747 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 3% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 12.6% over the past year.
Is IP4 a safe area to live?
Crime in IP4 is close to the national average at 78.2 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (34.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (5.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What are the schools like in IP4?
There are 19 schools in or near IP4. 26% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.
What is the council tax in IP4?
Council tax in IP4 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 IP4?
The average broadband download speed in IP4 is 371 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 94%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What percentage of homes in IP4 are owner-occupied?
According to the ONS Census 2021, 27% of homes in IP4 are owner-occupied. 21% are privately rented and 21% are social housing. The total population is approximately 140,274.