Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the IP1 postcode area, covering Ipswich and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated August 2026.
Average price
£165,268
Median price
£145,500
5-year trend
+23.0%
Total sales
22,411
The IP1 area has 851 individual postcodes with 22,411 registered sales. Prices are +58.6% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Ipswich. The five-year price movement is +23.0%.
A historic Suffolk county town with a strong maritime heritage, direct trains to London Liverpool Street and more affordable housing than the South East average.
🚆 Main station
Ipswich
⏱️ London commute
~65 min by train
🏫 Notable school
Ipswich School
IP1 averages £165,268, placing it in the affordable category, +58.6% below the national average. Affordable areas can offer good value for first-time buyers and investors seeking lower entry points. The dataset includes 22,411 recorded sales across 851 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in IP1 is +23.0%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
IP1 2QX
£69,611 avg · 240 sales
IP1 2EG
£92,821 avg · 168 sales
IP1 4AX
£108,074 avg · 161 sales
IP1 4DG
£122,288 avg · 153 sales
IP1 3PD
£106,229 avg · 148 sales
IP1 5DG
£119,839 avg · 148 sales
IP1 2LD
£87,949 avg · 146 sales
IP1 5AU
£117,937 avg · 140 sales
IP1 4DT
£112,438 avg · 134 sales
This IP1 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: August 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the IP1 postcode area is £165,268, based on 22,411 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Ipswich.
Properties in IP1 average £165,268, which is +58.6% below the national average of £398,894 for England and Wales.
The median price (£145,500) is 12.0% below the average (£165,268), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in IP1 have moved +23.0% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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