IP5 — IPSWICH | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in IP5

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in IP5 is £345,893, which is 9% below the Suffolk average of £379,904.

Properties in IP5 cost 20.5% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in IP5 have risen 6.6% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£433,255	396
Semi-detached	£305,328	224
Terraced	£260,946	161
Flat	£220,286	124
All types	£345,893	921

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in IP5

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

With 8.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, IP5 has a crime rate well 90% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in IP5

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

IP5 has 5 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Heath Primary School, Kesgrave	Primary	Good	mi
Gorseland Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement	mi
Birchwood Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Cedarwood Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Kesgrave High School	Secondary	Good	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 IP5 are 326.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

326.0 Mbps

Avg Download

59.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

79%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in IP5 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

IP5 — IPSWICH

Area Summary

IP5 (IPSWICH) offers above-average property prices (£345,893, 21% above national average), low crime (90% below national average), 5 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (326 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in IP5?

The average house price in IP5 (IPSWICH) is £345,893, based on 921 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 21% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 6.6% over the past year.

Is IP5 a safe area to live?

Crime in IP5 is significantly below the national average (8.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (3.9 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (1.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in IP5?

There are 5 schools in or near IP5. 40% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in IP5?

Council tax in IP5 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 IP5?

The average broadband download speed in IP5 is 326 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 79%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in IP5 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 27% of homes in IP5 are owner-occupied. 21% are privately rented and 21% are social housing. The total population is approximately 140,274.