Ipswich, Suffolk IP8
Property prices, crime rates, traffic levels and market trends for Ipswich, Suffolk (IP8). Everything you need to judge whether it's the right place to live.
About Ipswich, Suffolk
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Property Prices in Ipswich, Suffolk
Median sale prices by property type, based on HM Land Registry transactions.
The typical property in Ipswich, Suffolk now sells for £290,000, down 0.9% from last year.
Median Price Trend
Median sale price by year, compared to Suffolk and national figures.
Annual Price Growth
Property values in Ipswich, Suffolk are growing steadily, 0.4% above the Suffolk area average.
Properties here are commanding premium prices compared to the wider Suffolk area, suggesting strong local factors driving demand.
Premium prices suggest high competition — consider exploring nearby areas for better value or be prepared to act quickly when properties become available.
Market Activity (YoY)
The market in Ipswich, Suffolk is somewhat quieter, with 3.3% fewer sales than the Suffolk area average.
The market is somewhat quieter than the Suffolk average, which could mean less competition.
Crime & Safety
Recorded incidents per 1,000 households, compared to county and national averages.
Other
12% above the national average.
Property Crime
6% below the national average.
Public Order
11% below the national average.
Theft
122% above the national average.
Violent Crime
64% above the national average.
Getting Around
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are average house prices in Ipswich, Suffolk?
The median price across the most common property types is around £393,125, based on HM Land Registry data.
Is Ipswich, Suffolk a safe place to live?
Property crime here runs 6% below the national average, based on police.uk data. See the crime section above for the full breakdown by category.
Are property prices in Ipswich, Suffolk rising?
Prices have grown 3.2% annually here, compared to 3.3% nationally.
Do I need the Meistreet app to see this data?
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Data sources
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Source: HM Land Registry licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Contains Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right 2026. Source: Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Crime data sourced from police.uk and updated monthly.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.