Area guide

Living in IP14, Mid Suffolk

What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around IP14 in Mid Suffolk. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.

House prices

Average price in Mid Suffolk: £320,276, up 5.8% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East of England average is £338,707.

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What actually sold around IP14

35 recorded home sales on the streets around central IP14 in the last 2 years, with a median of £292,000 and a range from £109,950 to £710,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.

AddressTypeSold forDate
5 OXLIP WAY, IP14 4DT detached £385,000 2026-05-28
23 SAXHAM STREET, IP14 5DA semi-detached £245,000 2026-04-30
3 THE PIPPINS CHURCH ROAD, IP14 4BQ detached £370,000 2026-04-22
16 CHAMOMILE CLOSE, IP14 4FE semi-detached £283,500 2026-04-17
CAXTON COTTAGE THORNEY GREEN, IP14 4AQ detached £530,000 2026-04-16
15 OXLIP WAY, IP14 4DT semi-detached £241,000 2026-03-27

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

9 schools within 3 miles , of which 50% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.

Nearest well-rated schoolsStageOfstedDistance
Cedars Park Community Primary School Primary Good 1.2 mi
Stowupland High School Secondary Requires improvement 0.5 mi
Freeman Community Primary School Primary Not rated 0.3 mi
Old Newton Church of England Primary School Primary Not rated 1.3 mi
Chilton Community Primary School Primary Not rated 2.0 mi
Abbot's Hall Community Primary School Primary Not rated 2.2 mi

8 state primary and 1 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.

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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 groupShare of workers
Professional occupations14.7%
Skilled trades13.8%
Associate professional and technical13.6%
Managers, directors and senior officials13.0%
Administrative and secretarial10.7%

Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.

Crime

6 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central IP14 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 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Mid Suffolk's figures.

Common questions about IP14

What is the average house price in IP14?

The average sold price in Mid Suffolk is £320,276 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.

Are house prices rising in IP14?

Prices in Mid Suffolk are up 5.8% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).

What do houses actually sell for in IP14?

The median of 35 recorded sales around central IP14 in the last 2 years is £292,000, ranging from £109,950 to £710,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).

Are the schools good in IP14?

9 schools sit within 3 miles of central IP14, and 50% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.

How much crime is there in IP14?

6 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central IP14 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).

Is IP14 at risk of flooding?

Central IP14 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 IP14 a good place to live?

That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 50% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £292,000; the area sits in decile 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 6 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.

Is IP14 safe?

6 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central IP14 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? IP14 or IP6, IP14 or IP30, IP14 or IP23.

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