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House prices in Ipswich
Official UK HPI · to May 2026
Ipswich has bucked the wider UK trend over the past year, with average prices slipping -1.8% to £219,718. The fall is most pronounced in flat property (£127,971), while detached homes hold up better at £390,937.
That's 19% below the UK average of £271,295.
Ipswich house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in Ipswich
Median sold price by postcode district · last 24 months · ≥30 sales. Click any district for its prices, streets and recent sales.
1128 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £390,937 ▼ -2.2%
- Semi-detached £258,781 ▼ -0.7%
- Terraced £203,775 ▼ -1.3%
- Flat £127,971 ▼ -5.2%
Recent sales
| Date | Address | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 4 DOGWOOD CLOSE, IP3 8UL | £322,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 2 THE LINK, IP9 2DJ | £335,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 12 PARK VIEW ROAD, IP1 4HN | £268,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 2 BRICKFIELD CLOSE, IP2 8HJ | £125,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 149 CLAPGATE LANE, IP3 0RF | £256,495 |
| Apr 2026 | 28 WINCHESTER WAY, IP2 9YE | £325,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 37 SPEEDWELL ROAD, IP2 0LQ | £210,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 51 BRIDGWATER ROAD, IP2 9PR | £232,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 15 BROAD MEADOW, IP8 3SP | £275,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 24 YEW TREE RISE, IP8 3RJ | £210,000 |
Affordability
A typical home in Ipswich costs 6.5× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how Ipswich ranks nationally →
Ipswich is the 100th most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 55,221 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in Ipswich.
- Most common rating C
- Rated A-C 48.1%
- Median floor area 74 m²
- Median annual energy cost £827
- Most common era England and Wales: 1950-1966
- Main heating fuel mains gas (not community)
Wondering how to improve a home's rating? Our guide ranks every common measure by cost and EPC points gained: how to improve your EPC rating →
Source: Energy performance of buildings data under the Open Government Licence.
Areas with similar house prices
- House prices in Erewash £224,509
- House prices in East Staffordshire £224,622
- House prices in Chorley £214,636
- House prices in Fenland £225,725
- House prices in Staffordshire Moorlands £226,249
- House prices in Nuneaton and Bedworth £226,538
- House prices in Cannock Chase £226,761
- House prices in East Lindsey £212,312
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in Ipswich?
- The average house price in Ipswich is £219,718, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to May 2026.
- How have house prices in Ipswich changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in Ipswich have fallen -1.8% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in Ipswich by property type?
- Latest average prices in Ipswich:
- detached homes: £390,937
- semi-detached homes: £258,781
- terraced homes: £203,775
- flats: £127,971
- Is Ipswich affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in Ipswich costs 6.5× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how Ipswich ranks nationally.
- Is Ipswich an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in Ipswich costs £219,718 — 19% less than the UK average of £271,295. Ipswich is the 100th most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
- How much does a house survey cost in Ipswich?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around Ipswich's average of £219,718, expect roughly £450–£650 for a RICS Level 2 (Homebuyer) survey, or £750–£1,100 for a Level 3 Building Survey on older or unusual property. Our 2026 guide to house survey costs explains what each level covers.
- How much does it cost to sell a house in Ipswich?
- On a typical Ipswich sale at £219,718, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £2,600–£4,000, with sale-side conveyancing adding £900–£1,800. Fixed-fee online agents (£999–£1,999) can cut that sharply. Our cost of selling guide itemises every fee — and how to negotiate the commission.
- How much does it cost to move home in Ipswich?
- Moving home in Ipswich typically involves conveyancing (~£900–£1,800 inc. VAT and searches), a survey if you're buying (~£400–£1,300 depending on level), and removals (~£400–£1,200 for a 2–3 bedroom move). See our full cost-of-moving-home guide for every line in the bill.
Compiled by Home Price Hub from official HM Land Registry and ONS open data, updated monthly — figures to , the latest UK House Price Index release. See how we source and calculate these figures.