IP7 — IPSWICH | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in IP7

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in IP7 is £452,236, which is 19% above the Suffolk average of £379,904.

Properties in IP7 cost 57.6% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in IP7 have fallen 10.8% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£505,902	317
Semi-detached	£322,228	154
Terraced	£291,683	128
Flat	£216,540	25
All types	£452,236	687

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in IP7

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

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, IP7 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

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in IP7

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

IP7 has 12 schools within or near its boundaries, including 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Bildeston Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Hadleigh Community Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Whatfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Old Buckenham Hall School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Centre Academy East Anglia	Other	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

97,033

Population

Median Age

28%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

28.0%

Private rent

12.0%

Social rent

13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in IP7 are 192.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 68% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

192.0 Mbps

Avg Download

35.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

90%

Superfast Coverage

41%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in IP7 is collected by Babergh. The Band D rate is £2,035/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

IP7 — IPSWICH

Area Summary

IP7 (IPSWICH) offers above-average property prices (£452,236, 58% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 12 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (192 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 IP7?

The average house price in IP7 (IPSWICH) is £452,236, based on 687 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 58% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 10.8% over the past year.

Is IP7 a safe area to live?

Crime in IP7 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 IP7?

There are 12 schools in or near IP7. 42% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 5 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in IP7?

Council tax in IP7 is collected by Babergh. The Band D rate is £2,035 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in IP7?

The average broadband download speed in IP7 is 192 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 90% of premises, ultrafast to 41%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in IP7 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 28% of homes in IP7 are owner-occupied. 12% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 97,033.