IP5 encompasses an area east of Ipswich where market fundamentals present a mixed picture. Over the past five years, property prices have appreciated at 1.4% annually, whilst rental growth has substantially outpaced this at 6.0% per annum, suggesting landlord-focused investment activity. Population has remained essentially flat with a -0.1% change, indicating limited demographic expansion to drive demand. The district scores 42.1 out of 100 on trajectory metrics, placing it in the average range and the 11th percentile nationally. The gentrification stage is classified as latent, meaning characteristics associated with neighbourhood transformation remain nascent. These indicators reflect a secondary market location with divergent price and rental performance trajectories.
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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 up 0.6 points this month to 43/100, driven mainly by safety.
7 planning applications submitted in IP5 over the last six months, 1 change of use.
- Variation of Condition No.2 of DC/24/2156/FUL - Construction of a part two storey, part single storey rear extension with loft area converted to office - Replace the West facing MK08 window with a smaller MK04 windowJun 2026 · Awaiting decision
- T3 of TPO No. 76 / 1994 1no. Oak (T3 on Order and T003 on plan) - Lateral reduction on eastern aspect by up to 3 metresJun 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Discharge of Condition Nos. 4, 5, 6 and 7 of DC/25/3197/FUL - Conversion of building to 1No. dwelling. - method statement , details of the electric vehicle charging infrastructure, full details (including the design and locations) of two swift boxes and two bat boxes and lighting design strategy for biodiversityJun 2026 · Awaiting decision
Ipswich (IP5) common questions
Is Ipswich up and coming?
Ipswich (IP5) has a trajectory score of 43/100 (Average), placing it in the top 86% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 2.1 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Ipswich safe?
Ipswich has a safety score of 63/100 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 (IP5) 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 (IP5) is £812 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Ipswich?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Ipswich (IP3), Ipswich (IP4), Ipswich (IP10), Ipswich (IP1), Ipswich (IP2). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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