Postcode sector · IP17 1

Ipswich IP17 1 area guide

326 postcodes · 326 postcodes

Is Ipswich IP17 1 a good place to live?

In Ipswich (IP17 1), recorded crime is 97% below the national average, homes sell for around £328,587 on average, there are 4 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).

Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Avg sold price
£328,587
from 129 sales
Population
14,362
Deprivation decile 5/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
9.2
per 1,000 · -97% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
4
4 primary · 0 secondary
Broadband
63%
gigabit-ready · 92% superfast
Flood risk
High
6.6% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Ipswich IP17 1

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Ipswich IP17 1 is rated high. Around 6.6% of properties (333 of 5,063) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 189 are at significant risk.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

Annual average (mean) sold price in IP17 1, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (42 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Recorded crimes per month in IP17 1 (May 24–Apr 26, average 2/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 54
One-person households: 32%
Households with children: 20%
Households: 6,620

Owned 69% · Social rent 15% · Private rent 15%

Census 2021 (ONS), for IP17 1.

Browse postcodes

Nearby areas

Ipswich IP17 1: frequently asked questions

Is Ipswich IP17 1 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Ipswich IP17 1?

Recorded crime in Ipswich IP17 1 runs at 9.2 per 1,000 properties, 97% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Ipswich IP17 1 safe?

Crime in Ipswich IP17 1 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Ipswich IP17 1 runs at 9.2 per 1,000 properties, 97% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Ipswich IP17 1?

Homes in Ipswich IP17 1 sell for around £328,587 on average, based on 129 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Ipswich IP17 1 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Ipswich IP17 1 is rated high. Around 6.6% of properties (333 of 5,063) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 189 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Ipswich IP17 1?

There are 4 schools in Ipswich IP17 1 (4 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Ipswich IP17 1 a deprived area?

Ipswich IP17 1 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).