Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the IP3 postcode area, covering Ipswich and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£183,821
Median price
£139,995
5-year trend
+27.6%
Total sales
19,331
The IP3 area has 685 individual postcodes with 19,331 registered sales. Prices are +53.7% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Ipswich. The five-year price movement is +27.6%.
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
IP3 averages £183,821, placing it in the affordable category, +53.7% below the national average. Affordable areas can offer good value for first-time buyers and investors seeking lower entry points. The dataset includes 19,331 recorded sales across 685 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in IP3 is +27.6%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
IP3 8GD
£233,409 avg · 187 sales
IP3 9GD
£132,634 avg · 175 sales
IP3 8BQ
£115,915 avg · 164 sales
IP3 8UT
£113,077 avg · 149 sales
IP3 9UE
£144,145 avg · 141 sales
IP3 8JN
£124,974 avg · 136 sales
IP3 8BG
£113,160 avg · 133 sales
IP3 9TS
£150,347 avg · 128 sales
IP3 0BB
£187,184 avg · 125 sales
This IP3 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: July 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the IP3 postcode area is £183,821, based on 19,331 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Ipswich.
Properties in IP3 average £183,821, which is +53.7% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£139,995) is 23.8% below the average (£183,821), 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 IP3 have moved +27.6% 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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