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IP6

IPSWICH

Suffolk, East Of England, England

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IP6 covers IPSWICH in Suffolk, East Of England.

Avg price £439,108
1yr change ▼ 12.1%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£439,108

▼ 12.1% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

53% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

7 schools

Broadband Speed

205 Mbps

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.

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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

£370K £412K £454K £496K £538K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

3

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

110,775

Population

67

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.

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205.0 Mbps

Avg Download

37.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

89%

Superfast Coverage

47%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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 about IP6 IPSWICH

What is the average house price in IP6 IPSWICH?
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 IPSWICH 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 is the population of IP6 IPSWICH?
The population of IP6 (IPSWICH) is approximately 110,775 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 31% of homes are owner-occupied, 11% are privately rented, and 11% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in IP6 IPSWICH?
There are 7 schools in or near IP6. 43% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

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