The average house price in Ipswich is £256,452, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Ipswich house price trends over the last 30 years.
£375,395
£140,914
£265,881
£222,612
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Is Ipswich a nice place to live?
Ipswich is a nice place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B. This means it offers reasonable living standards in Suffolk.
How safe is Ipswich?
Ipswich has a high crime rate for an East of England town, with around 74 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is about the national average, and 46% above the Suffolk average.
What are the best schools in Ipswich?
Ipswich has 53 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include Springfield Junior School, St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich, The Oaks Primary School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Ormiston Endeavour Academy and Northgate High School. Note: 6 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Ipswich?
The majority of residents in Ipswich identify as White (British) (77%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (84%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.