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Ipswich is a town of 139,642 people in Suffolk with a median house price of £225,000. The median age is 38.4, and 55.4% of homes are owner-occupied. Prices have risen 12.5% over five years, with 1,642 sales in the year to May 2026.
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The affordability ratio stands at 6.6, based on median earnings of £36,160. About 35% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Ipswich overall. Crime was reported at 9.5 per 1,000 residents in July 2026, with violent crime the largest category at 566 incidents. The area has 32 primary schools and 7 secondary schools; 22 of 25 rated schools achieved good or better. Rail connectivity is strong, with Ipswich Rail Station 1.4 km away; a journey to London Liverpool Street takes 66 minutes. Employment stands at 59.9%, and 53.7% of residents drive to work. The town has 120 supermarkets, 258 greenspaces, and 23 GP surgeries. Air quality is moderate, with nitrogen dioxide at 10.9 µg/m³ and particulate matter at 7.4 µg/m³. Council tax band D is £2,468.25 for 2026/27.
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