IP6 — IPSWICH | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in IP6

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in IP6 is £439,108, which is 16% above the Suffolk average of £379,904.

Properties in IP6 cost 53.0% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in IP6 have fallen 12.1% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£449,828	355
Semi-detached	£277,661	303
Terraced	£249,000	239
Flat	£137,453	54
All types	£439,108	1009

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in IP6

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

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, IP6 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in IP6

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

IP6 has 7 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Otley Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Witnesham Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Claydon High School	Secondary	Not inspected	mi
Henley Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Claydon Primary School	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

110,775

Population

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 IP6 are 205.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 71% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

205.0 Mbps

Avg Download

37.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

89%

Superfast Coverage

47%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in IP6 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

IP6 — IPSWICH

Area Summary

IP6 (IPSWICH) offers above-average property prices (£439,108, 53% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 7 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (205 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 IP6?

The average house price in IP6 (IPSWICH) is £439,108, based on 1009 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 53% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 12.1% over the past year.

Is IP6 a safe area to live?

Crime in IP6 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 (0.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in IP6?

There are 7 schools in or near IP6. 43% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in IP6?

Council tax in IP6 is collected by Mid Suffolk. The Band D rate is £2,017 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in IP6?

The average broadband download speed in IP6 is 205 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 89% of premises, ultrafast to 47%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in IP6 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 31% of homes in IP6 are owner-occupied. 11% are privately rented and 11% are social housing. The total population is approximately 110,775.