Living in IP5, East Suffolk
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around IP5 in East Suffolk. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in East Suffolk: £278,376, up 1.2% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East of England average is £338,707.
Schools nearby
9 schools within 3 miles , of which 83% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kesgrave High School | Secondary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Heath Primary School, Kesgrave | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| Bealings School | Primary | Good | 1.6 mi |
| Broke Hall Community Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.8 mi |
| Bucklesham Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.6 mi |
| Gorseland Primary School | Primary | Requires improvement | 0.7 mi |
8 state primary and 1 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
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 | 24.9% |
| Associate professional and technical | 14.4% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 12.8% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 11.7% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 8.9% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
30 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central IP5 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 East Suffolk's figures.
Common questions about IP5
What is the average house price in IP5?
The average sold price in East Suffolk is £278,376 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in IP5?
Prices in East Suffolk are up 1.2% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
Are the schools good in IP5?
9 schools sit within 3 miles of central IP5, and 83% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in IP5?
30 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central IP5 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is IP5 at risk of flooding?
Central IP5 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 IP5 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 83% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the area sits in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 30 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is IP5 safe?
30 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central IP5 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? IP5 or IP4, IP5 or IP3, IP5 or IP10.
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