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Ipswich is a Suffolk borough with a population of 139,642. The median house price stands at £225,000, with 1,642 sales recorded in the 12 months to May 2026 and prices rising 12.5 per cent over five years. The affordability ratio is 6.6, based on median earnings of £36,160.
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Semi-detached homes account for 38.5 per cent of the housing stock; 55.4 per cent of households own their home. About 35 per cent of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Ipswich overall. Crime recorded 1,198 incidents in May 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 population), with violent crime the largest category at 500 offences. The area has 32 primary schools and 8 secondary schools; of the 23 Ofsted-rated schools, 20 are rated good or better. Employment stands at 59.9 per cent, with 5.8 per cent unemployed. Air quality is moderate for both nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter. Gigabit broadband reaches 91.9 per cent of premises. Council tax band D is £2,468.25 for 2026/27.
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