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IP4 Area Report

Ipswich

Data from 22 official government & open-data sources · Updated June 2026

£259,023
Median Price
Postcode district (IP4)
HIGH
Crime Level
Postcode district (IP4)
18
Schools Nearby
45/100
Transport Score
~50 Mbps
Broadband Est.
5.6/10

Investment Score

Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in IP4

Rental Yield
7.7
Price Growth
5.3
Safety
1.5
Schools
7
Transport
4.5
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
10
Climate Resilience
6

Crime Statistics

HIGH CRIMEPostcode district (IP4)

Higher crime levels, significantly influenced by nearby retail/commercial areas.

273
Crimes/month
39
Area average

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12-Month Crime Trend→ Stable

2025-04: 228
2025-05: 295
2025-06: 228
2025-07: 271
2025-08: 245
2025-09: 216
2025-10: 261
2025-11: 257
2025-12: 225
2026-01: 256
2026-02: 247
2026-03: 317
2025-042026-03

↑ 5% vs previous period

Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

Deprivation Index (IMD)Local authority (Ipswich)

DECILE 5/10 — 40–50% most deprived

Ipswich has roughly average deprivation compared to the rest of England.

income
5
employment
5
education
4
health
4
crime
5
housing
7
environment
6

1 = most deprived 10%, 10 = least deprived 10% nationally

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025 • Open Government Licence

House Price Index

Local-authority-wide figures for Ipswich (the HPI is only published at LAD level). IP4 spans 2 local authorities; Ipswich is the one covering the bulk of the outcode. For the IP4-specific median see the headline above and the sales sections below.

£222,140
Ipswich average
-0.2%
Annual Change
Cooling
Market

Average Price by Type

£396,078
Detached
£260,227
Semi-Detached
£206,277
Terraced
£130,685
Flat

24-Month Price Trend

01/12/2002: £99,360
01/12/2003: £110,936
01/12/2004: £132,189
01/12/2005: £128,610
01/12/2006: £145,124
01/12/2007: £155,487
01/12/2008: £124,652
01/12/2009: £127,555
01/12/2010: £132,782
01/12/2011: £127,575
01/12/2012: £132,778
01/12/2013: £136,527
01/12/2014: £151,419
01/12/2015: £159,364
01/12/2016: £177,596
01/12/2017: £190,307
01/12/2018: £194,007
01/12/2019: £191,112
01/12/2020: £199,661
01/12/2021: £212,638
01/12/2022: £234,277
01/12/2023: £218,928
01/12/2024: £222,523
01/12/2025: £222,140
01/12/200201/12/2025

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (as of 01/12/2025) • Open Government Licence

Schools & Education

13
Primary
3
Secondary
1
Sixth Form
1
Independent
18
Within 1 mile

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25

Transport Links

45/100
Moderate transport - bus links available, may need connections for tube/rail.

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

Browse by property type

Median prices in IP4 broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Detached
£427,500
566 sales
Semi-detached
£275,000
886 sales
Terraced
£206,000
842 sales
Flat
£140,000
545 sales

Pages only appear above where at least 10 sales were registered in the last 5 years.

Price Trends

Momentum for Ipswich. For the headline IP4 median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.

-0.2%
1 Year Change
cooling
Market Status
Ipswich
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

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Council Tax📍Postcode-level

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C
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £1,822/year
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Band A
Up to £40,000
Band B
£40,001 - £52,000
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000
Band F
£120,001 - £160,000
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000
Band H
Over £320,000

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Planning Applications & Constraints📍Postcode-level

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Planning Friction
0/10
No restrictions
Designation Stack
0
No designations
Climate Resilience
6/10
Mixed
Planning Constraints:
Built-up Area
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (8)
  • Single-storey rear extension (under 4 m)
  • Loft conversion with rear dormer
  • Replace windows (uPVC, double-glazed)
  • Solar PV panels on roof
  • Heat pump (air source) external unit
  • Front porch (under 3 m²)
  • Outbuilding / garden room
  • Fell or significantly prune a tree
⚠ Needs consent (2)
  • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
  • Demolish + rebuild
✗ Blocked (0)
  • —

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Source: planning.data.gov.uk

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Listed Buildings Nearby
4
Grade II

Source: Historic England

Noise Levels

quiet
This location falls outside DEFRA strategic noise contours, indicating low environmental noise levels.

Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)

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BroadbandEst.

Avg Download~50 Mbps
Max Available~500 Mbps
Superfast+ Yes
Full Fibre× No

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Flood Risk

NONE RISK

No current flood alerts in this area.

Source: Environment Agency

Walkability

45/100

Moderate walkability - some amenities nearby but others require transport.

Within ½ mile:17 places

Source: OpenStreetMap

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Local Climate

5-year average from Open-Meteo

11.3°C
Avg Temperature
699mm
Annual Rainfall
2896h
Sunshine/Year
21.6 km/h
Avg Wind
Warmest: August
Coldest: January
Wettest: October
Driest: April
Now: 16.9°C, OvercastHumidity: 67%

Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

Food Hygiene Ratings

47 rated establishments within 1 mile

4.9/5
Average Rating
98%
Rated Good or Very Good
47
Total Establishments
Roundwood Bowling ClubPub/bar/nightclub
5/5
Bella NapoliTakeaway/sandwich shop
5/5
Victoria's BakeryRetailers - other
5/5
Taste Community CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
5/5
Eastern SpiceTakeaway/sandwich shop
5/5

Source: Food Standards Agency

Energy & Carbon Intensity

Grid region: Unknown

15%
Renewable Energy
219g
CO₂/kWh
high
Intensity Level

Generation Mix

gas 50.4%wind 14.5%biomass 13.8%nuclear 12.1%imports 9.1%hydro 0.1%

Source: National Grid ESO Carbon Intensity API

Elevation

42m
Elevatedabove sea level

At 42m above sea level, this location is well-elevated, significantly reducing flood risk from coastal and river sources.

Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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