IP3 covers an area east of Ipswich town centre where rental growth has outpaced capital appreciation over the past five years. The district recorded a five-year rental compound annual growth rate of 6.0% against property price growth of 1.4%, indicating stronger investor returns from lettings than resale gains. Population remained essentially flat across the period, declining by 0.1% over five years. The postcode sits at the early gentrification stage with a trajectory score of 47.5 out of 100, placing it in the 34th percentile nationally. These metrics suggest modest price momentum and a rental-focused market profile rather than substantial capital growth prospects.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 0.7% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 6.0% 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 1.9 points this month to 46/100, driven mainly by safety.
3 planning applications submitted in IP3 over the last six months.
- 1no. Oak (T1 on plan) - Reduce in height by up to 2.5 metres, bringing the height from 15 metres - 12.5 metres. Reduce lateral spread by up to 2 metres, bringing the crown spread from 18 metres to 14 metres. Crown raise up to 3.5 metres over the drive and 5.2 metres over the road 1no. Oak (T2 on plan) - Crown raise by up to 4 metresJun 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Certificate of lawful Use (Existing) - Existing residential site with approval for four additional flats (DC/22/4651/FUL)Jun 2026 · Awaiting decision
- G69 of TPO No. 47 / 1990 1no. Lawson cypress (marked on plan) - FellJun 2026 · Awaiting decision
Ipswich (IP3) common questions
Is Ipswich up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Ipswich (IP3) as Early. Its trajectory score is 46/100 (Average), in the top 74% of districts nationally. The score is down 1.8 points over the last 12 months.
Is Ipswich safe?
Ipswich has a safety score of 33/100 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 (IP3) is £259k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.7% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Ipswich?
The median monthly rent in Ipswich (IP3) is £812 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Ipswich?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Ipswich (IP4), Ipswich (IP2), Ipswich (IP5), Ipswich (IP1), Ipswich (IP9). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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