Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the IP4 postcode area, covering Ipswich and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated August 2026.
Average price
£172,198
Median price
£160,000
5-year trend
+63.7%
Total sales
24,056
The IP4 area has 860 individual postcodes with 24,056 registered sales. Prices are +56.8% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Ipswich. The five-year price movement is +63.7%.
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
IP4 averages £172,198, placing it in the affordable category, +56.8% below the national average. Affordable areas can offer good value for first-time buyers and investors seeking lower entry points. The dataset includes 24,056 recorded sales across 860 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in IP4 is +63.7%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
IP4 1HY
£75,571 avg · 221 sales
IP4 1QH
£197,578 avg · 199 sales
IP4 1DJ
£123,619 avg · 171 sales
IP4 1FP
£116,503 avg · 153 sales
IP4 2GF
£179,734 avg · 153 sales
IP4 5ET
£116,034 avg · 150 sales
IP4 2AE
£121,031 avg · 141 sales
IP4 2PH
£152,228 avg · 137 sales
IP4 1PS
£108,478 avg · 136 sales
This IP4 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 IP4 postcode area is £172,198, based on 24,056 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Ipswich.
Properties in IP4 average £172,198, which is +56.8% below the national average of £398,894 for England and Wales.
The median price (£160,000) is 7.1% below the average (£172,198), 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 IP4 have moved +63.7% 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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