IP8 — IPSWICH | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in IP8

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in IP8 is £350,365, which is 8% below the Suffolk average of £379,904.

Properties in IP8 cost 22.1% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in IP8 have risen 5.0% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£452,409	247
Semi-detached	£288,185	202
Terraced	£233,003	129
Flat	£144,077	21
All types	£350,365	639

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in IP8

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

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, IP8 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

0.4 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 IP8

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

IP8 has 8 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Copdock Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Somersham Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Bramford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Belstead House Adult Education Centre	Other	Not inspected	mi
One Sixth Form College	Post-16	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 IP8 are 185.0 Mbps, with 98% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 66% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

185.0 Mbps

Avg Download

33.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

92%

Superfast Coverage

43%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in IP8 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

IP8 — IPSWICH

Area Summary

IP8 (IPSWICH) offers above-average property prices (£350,365, 22% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 8 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (185 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 IP8?

The average house price in IP8 (IPSWICH) is £350,365, based on 639 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 22% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 5.0% over the past year.

Is IP8 a safe area to live?

Crime in IP8 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 (0.4 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 IP8?

There are 8 schools in or near IP8. 38% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in IP8?

Council tax in IP8 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 IP8?

The average broadband download speed in IP8 is 185 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 92% of premises, ultrafast to 43%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in IP8 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 28% of homes in IP8 are owner-occupied. 12% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 97,033.