IP2 covers an eastern section of Ipswich with a trajectory score of 51.6, placing it in the 59th percentile nationally. Five-year price growth has averaged 2.1% annually, whilst rental growth has outpaced this at 6.5% per annum, suggesting stronger tenant demand than buyer demand. Population across the district remained essentially flat over the same period, declining marginally by 0.1%. The postcode is classified as early-stage gentrification, indicating emerging regeneration activity though without yet reaching peak transition. This combination of moderate capital growth, elevated rental expansion, and minimal population movement presents a rental-focused profile rather than one driven by owner-occupier demand.
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- 1Property prices up 1.8% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 6.5% per year
- 3Population declining at 0.1% per year
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What's changing in Ipswich · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.8 points this month to 51/100, driven mainly by safety.
2 planning applications submitted in IP2 over the last six months.
- Application under S73 for Removal or Variation of a Condition following grant of Planning Permission DC/25/05335 dated 19/02/2026 Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) - Erection of a first floor extension and alterations to form first floor window opening to side elevation with obscure glazing. To vary Condition 2 (Approved Plans and Documents) as per the submitted plans/documentsApr 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Planning Application. Siting of 68 no self-storage containers (B8)Feb 2026 · Awaiting decision
Ipswich (IP2) common questions
Is Ipswich up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Ipswich (IP2) as Early. Its trajectory score is 51/100 (Strong), in the top 45% of districts nationally. The score is up 0.2 points over the last 12 months.
Is Ipswich safe?
Ipswich has a safety score of 51/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Ipswich?
The average property price in Ipswich (IP2) is £244k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.8% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Ipswich?
The median monthly rent in Ipswich (IP2) is £977 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Ipswich?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Ipswich (IP4), Ipswich (IP3), Ipswich (IP8), Ipswich (IP1), Manningtree (CO11). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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