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Ipswich is a town of 139,642 people in Suffolk. The median house price is £225,000, with 1,642 sales recorded over 12 months and prices rising 12.5 percent over five years. Most homes are semi-detached, and 55.4 percent are owner-occupied. The median age is 38.4 years.
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About 35 percent of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Ipswich's average. Crime recorded 1,148 incidents in August 2026, equivalent to 8.2 per 1,000 residents; violent crime was the largest category. Schools include 32 primary and 7 secondary institutions; 22 of 25 rated schools were rated good or better by Ofsted. Air quality is moderate for nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter. Residents can access 120 supermarkets, 328 food and drink venues, and 258 greenspaces. Transport links include rail to London Liverpool Street in approximately 66 minutes. Employment stands at 59.9 percent, with health and social work and retail among the largest sectors.
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