Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the IP6 postcode area, covering Ipswich and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated August 2026.
Average price
£236,390
Median price
£235,000
5-year trend
+35.8%
Total sales
11,061
The IP6 area has 659 individual postcodes with 11,061 registered sales. Prices are +40.7% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Ipswich. The five-year price movement is +35.8%.
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 £236,390, IP6 is a mid-range area, +40.7% 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 11,061 recorded sales across 659 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in IP6 is +35.8%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
IP6 0HW
£148,317 avg · 235 sales
IP6 0HU
£121,802 avg · 152 sales
IP6 0DB
£184,910 avg · 147 sales
IP6 8AT
£166,893 avg · 128 sales
IP6 0ET
£72,209 avg · 127 sales
IP6 8EE
£138,473 avg · 127 sales
IP6 0TA
£110,013 avg · 125 sales
IP6 0NQ
£129,539 avg · 112 sales
IP6 0TF
£129,395 avg · 110 sales
This IP6 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 IP6 postcode area is £236,390, based on 11,061 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Ipswich.
Properties in IP6 average £236,390, which is +40.7% below the national average of £398,894 for England and Wales.
IP6 is +40.7% below the national average of £398,894 for England and Wales. With 659 postcodes, there is a wide range of property options and price points within this area.
Prices in IP6 have moved +35.8% 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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