Living in Ipswich, Suffolk
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Property Market in Ipswich
Average Prices by Type in IpswichThis is the average asking price of homes currently listed for sale on Domovita in this area - not sold prices. For prices homes actually sold for, see our sold-price pages.
| Type | Avg. Price | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | £360,000 | 1 |
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Local administration around Ipswich
Boundary data: mySociety MapIt. MP data: UK Parliament Members API. Based on the town-centre postcode, so a larger town may span more than one ward, constituency or MP - check your exact address for certainty.
Nearest GP surgeries to Ipswich
| Surgery | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington Primary Care | 12-14 Burlington Road, Ipswich | 0.2 mi | 01473 211661 |
| Barrack Lane Medical Centre | 1 Barrack Lane, Ipswich | 0.3 mi | 01473 252827 |
| Ivry Street Medical Practice | 5 Ivry Street, Ipswich | 0.5 mi | 01473 254718 |
| Dr Solway and Dr Roy Practice | Orchard Street Health Ctr, Orchard Street, Ipswich | 0.6 mi | 01473 213261 |
| Orchard Medical Practice | Orchard Street, Ipswich | 0.6 mi | 01473 213261 |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Being nearby does not mean a practice is accepting new patients - confirm the catchment area and list status with the surgery.
Nearest pharmacies to Ipswich
| Pharmacy | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington Pharmacy | 14 Burlington Road, Ipswich | 0.2 mi | 01473 221022 |
| Welch Pharmacy | 64 St. Matthews Street, Ipswich | 0.2 mi | 01473 253419 |
| Boots | 5 Tavern Street, Ipswich | 0.3 mi | 01473 256525 |
| Wellbeing Pharmacy | 8 Cox Lane, Ipswich | 0.4 mi | 01473 253464 |
| Wellbeing Pharmacy | Orchard St Medical Centre, Orchard Street, Ipswich | 0.6 mi | 01473 210780 |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Check opening hours and services with the pharmacy or on the NHS Find a Pharmacy service at nhs.uk.
Nearest dentists to Ipswich
| Practice | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portman Road (dental Surgery) | 17 Portman Road, Ipswich | 0.1 mi | |
| Malcolm Harbour's Dental Surgery | 27 High Street, Ipswich | 0.3 mi | |
| Dental Surgery | Cromwell Court, 16 St. Peters Street, Ipswich | 0.3 mi | |
| Appolonia Dental Centre | 36 High Street, Ipswich | 0.3 mi | |
| Dental Surgery | 34 High Street, Ipswich | 0.3 mi |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Being listed does not mean a practice is taking new patients - check with the practice or on the NHS Find a Dentist service at nhs.uk.
Dental practices listed may be NHS, private or mixed - NHS availability changes. Check the NHS Find a Dentist service.
Recent Sold Prices in Ipswich
| Address | Price | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 148, LONDON ROAD | £185,000 | Terraced | Jul 2026 |
| FLAT 59, WESTWOOD COURT, 174, NORWICH ROAD | £74,000 | Flat | Jul 2026 |
| FLAT 42, WESTWOOD COURT, 174, NORWICH ROAD | £69,000 | Flat | Jun 2026 |
| 70, ELLIOTT STREET | £96,000 | Flat | Jun 2026 |
| 37, SURREY ROAD | £160,000 | Terraced | Jun 2026 |
| 19, CHURCHMAN HOUSE, PORTMAN ROAD | £115,000 | Flat | Jun 2026 |
| 13, BURLINGTON ROAD | £265,000 | Semi-detached | Jun 2026 |
| 31, CULLINGHAM ROAD | £165,000 | Semi-detached | May 2026 |
| 21, STEVENSON ROAD | £128,000 | Flat | May 2026 |
| 119, LONDON ROAD | £150,000 | Semi-detached | Apr 2026 |
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Contains HM Land Registry data. Crown copyright and database right 2026.
Schools in Ipswich
Primary Schools
| School | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich | Good | 0.1 mi |
| Handford Hall Primary School | Good | 0.5 mi |
| St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich | Not rated | 0.6 mi |
| Ranelagh Primary School | Good | 0.6 mi |
| Hillside Primary School | Requires Improvement | 0.8 mi |
| St Helen's Primary School | Not rated | 0.8 mi |
| Springfield Junior School | Not rated | 0.9 mi |
| St Mark's Catholic Primary School | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Springfield Infant School and Nursery | Not rated | 0.9 mi |
| Halifax Primary School | Not rated | 1.0 mi |
Secondary Schools
| School | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy | Good | 1.0 mi |
| Chantry Academy | Good | 1.1 mi |
Broadband in Ipswich
Local Amenities in Ipswich
Parks & Green Spaces
- Park 0.1 mi
- Ipswich Town Football Club 0.2 mi
- Pitch 0.2 mi
- Playground 0.2 mi
- Alderman Recreation Ground 0.3 mi
Supermarkets
- Sainsbury's 0.3 mi
- Ipswich Ripple Food Co-op 0.3 mi
- Go East 0.4 mi
- Londis 0.5 mi
- Lidl 0.5 mi
Train Stations
- Ipswich Rail Station 0.5 mi
- Derby Road (Ipswich) Rail Station 1.5 mi
- Westerfield Rail Station 1.8 mi
Hospitals & Healthcare
- Welch Pharmacy 0.2 mi
- Boots 0.3 mi
- Barrack Lane Medical Centre 0.3 mi
- Ipswich Foot Clinic 0.4 mi
- Ivry Street Medical Centre 0.5 mi
Area Profile for Ipswich
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Planning & Heritage in Ipswich
No special planning designations found near the town centre.