Living in IP1, Ipswich
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around IP1 in Ipswich. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Ipswich: £219,070, down 1.1% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East of England average is £338,707.
What actually sold around IP1
153 recorded home sales on the streets around central IP1 in the last 2 years, with a median of £220,000 and a range from £48,000 to £975,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 SPRINGFIELD LANE, IP1 4EW | semi-detached | £235,000 | 2026-06-19 |
| 58 HAMPTON ROAD, IP1 4AP | terraced | £200,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 155 BRAMFORD ROAD, IP1 2LJ | detached | £166,000 | 2026-05-28 |
| 27 BROOKS HALL ROAD, IP1 4BY | terraced | £198,500 | 2026-05-22 |
| 25 BROOKS HALL ROAD, IP1 4BY | terraced | £215,000 | 2026-05-13 |
| 67 BROOKS HALL ROAD, IP1 4BZ | terraced | £200,000 | 2026-05-11 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
41 schools within 3 miles , of which 89% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich | Primary | Outstanding | 1.6 mi |
| Handford Hall Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Ranelagh Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| St Pancras Catholic Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Castle Hill Junior School | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
28 state primary and 6 state secondary schools within range, plus 2 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
2 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Ipswich School, St Joseph's College.
All 2 fee-paying schools near IP1, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
Universities
1 higher education institution within 3 miles: University of Suffolk.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 27.9% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 18.2% |
| Associate professional and technical | 16.7% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 8.9% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 6.6% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
389 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central IP1 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Ipswich's figures.
Common questions about IP1
What is the average house price in IP1?
The average sold price in Ipswich is £219,070 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in IP1?
Prices in Ipswich are down 1.1% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in IP1?
The median of 153 recorded sales around central IP1 in the last 2 years is £220,000, ranging from £48,000 to £975,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in IP1?
41 schools sit within 3 miles of central IP1, and 89% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in IP1?
389 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central IP1 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is IP1 at risk of flooding?
Central IP1 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is IP1 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 89% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £220,000; the area sits in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 389 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is IP1 safe?
389 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central IP1 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? IP1 or IP2, IP1 or IP4, IP1 or IP8.
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