Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the IP5 postcode area, covering Ipswich and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated August 2026.
Average price
£206,410
Median price
£195,000
5-year trend
+54.2%
Total sales
13,022
The IP5 area has 406 individual postcodes with 13,022 registered sales. Prices are +48.3% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Ipswich. The five-year price movement is +54.2%.
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
With an average of £206,410, IP5 is a mid-range area, +48.3% below the national average. Mid-range areas typically offer a broad selection of property types for first-time buyers and second-steppers. The dataset includes 13,022 recorded sales across 406 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in IP5 is +54.2%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
IP5 2GW
£130,848 avg · 167 sales
IP5 2WX
£170,511 avg · 163 sales
IP5 2BA
£190,006 avg · 158 sales
IP5 2WH
£171,680 avg · 150 sales
IP5 2EB
£207,680 avg · 149 sales
IP5 2DS
£241,431 avg · 144 sales
IP5 2FA
£200,475 avg · 139 sales
IP5 2GJ
£146,617 avg · 139 sales
IP5 2HJ
£209,762 avg · 122 sales
This IP5 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 IP5 postcode area is £206,410, based on 13,022 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Ipswich.
Properties in IP5 average £206,410, which is +48.3% below the national average of £398,894 for England and Wales.
The median price (£195,000) is 5.5% below the average (£206,410), 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 IP5 have moved +54.2% 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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