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About

Ipswich is a historic town in Suffolk, located in the East of England. It sits on the River Orwell, about 10 miles inland from the North Sea. The area has a mix of urban and green spaces, with parks like Christchurch Park offering open areas for recreation. The town centre features a blend of medieval buildings and modern developments, reflecting its long history as a trading port.

The district is well-connected by road and rail, with direct train links to London and other major cities. Ipswich has a range of amenities, including shopping centres, schools, and healthcare facilities. The waterfront area has been redeveloped, adding restaurants and cultural venues. Surrounding neighborhoods vary from residential suburbs to industrial zones, supporting local employment. The town also hosts Ipswich Town Football Club, a focal point for the community.

Area overview

On average Ipswich has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Ipswich is £42,745 per year. There are 56 schools in Ipswich: 32 primary (2 Outstanding and 22 Good) and 8 secondary (0 Outstanding and 8 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
20.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ipswich Population
139,642
Population density
3,534.3 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
104,208
74.62%
Other White
11,943
8.55%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3,016
2.16%
Other
2,627
1.88%
African
2,483
1.78%
Total population: 139,643

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
16,810
28.25%
Owns with a mortgage
16,182
27.19%
Private landlord or letting agency
12,583
21.15%
Social rents from council
7,614
12.8%
Other social rented
4,754
7.99%
Total households: 59,507

Property prices in Ipswich

Based on 1,440 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 in Ipswich area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £1,285,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ipswich in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ipswich over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached202£372,500
Flats197£135,000
Semi-Detached600£260,000
Terraced441£206,000

10 years median price trend in Ipswich

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ipswich.

All wards in Ipswich

Alexandra

Bixley

Bridge

Castle Hill

Gainsborough

Gipping

Holywells

Priory Heath

Rushmere

Sprites

St John's

St Margaret's

Stoke Park

Westgate

Whitehouse

Whitton

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.