Cost of Living in IP4
Ipswich
IP4 at a glance
Postcode district (IP4)£280k
Median home price
2,395
Sales (last 5y)
+1%
vs national median
£152
Est. council tax / mo
6.7/10
Deprivation decile
Figures describe the IP4 postcode district as a whole — a guide to the area, not a valuation of any one home. Prices from HM Land Registry; council tax is an estimate (verify your exact band below).
House prices in IP4
Postcode district (IP4)Median sale price over the last five years by property type, with how each compares to the national median.
| Property type | Median price | Sales (5y) | vs national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £427,500 | 566 | +£18k |
| Semi-detached | £275,000 | 886 | +£15k |
| Terraced | £206,000 | 842 | −£12k |
| Flat | £140,000 | 545 | −£92k |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0).
Council tax in IP4
Band C
Estimated band
£1,822
Estimated annual cost
£152
Monthly (approx)
Council-tax band is an estimate, not a verified per-address figure. Check the exact band on GOV.UK.
Affordability & area context
Postcode district (IP4)IP4 sits at an average deprivation decile of 6.7 out of 10 (less deprived than the English average), based on the 30 neighbourhoods (LSOAs) it covers in the English Indices of Deprivation 2025. Homes here typically sell for 1% more than the national median.