IP9 covers the eastern fringes of Ipswich and surrounding settlements in Suffolk. Over the past five years, the district has recorded a 2.1% compound annual growth rate in property prices alongside a 6.5% annual rental growth, creating a notable divergence between capital appreciation and yield dynamics. Population has remained essentially flat, declining marginally by 0.1% during the same period. The area scores 36.6 on the trajectory index, positioning it in the second percentile nationally, indicating performance below the broader market average. The district remains in a latent gentrification stage, suggesting limited evidence of active demographic or infrastructural transformation at present.
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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 up 0.7 points this month to 37/100, driven mainly by safety.
33 planning applications submitted in IP9 over the last six months, including 4 new build residential schemes, 2 demolition.
- Householder Application - Erection of a detached cartlodge and associated alterations to the existing driveway.Jun 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Planning Application. Demolition of existing dwelling and outbuildings and erection of 1no dwelling and detached garageApr 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Application under Section 73 of The Town and Country Planning Act 1990 - Variation of Condition 1 (Approved Plans and Documents) of Reserved Matters Approval DC/24/00189 dated: 26/02/2024 - Submission of Details (Reserved Matters) Application for Outline Planning Permission DC/22/04762. Appearance, Scale, Landscaping and Layout of the site for 1no dwelling and cart lodge.Mar 2026 · Awaiting decision
Ipswich (IP9) common questions
Is Ipswich up and coming?
Ipswich (IP9) has a trajectory score of 37/100 (Average), placing it in the top 98% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 5.3 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 40/100 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 (IP9) 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 (IP9) is £977 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Ipswich?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Manningtree (CO11), Ipswich (IP2), Ipswich (IP3), Ipswich (IP4), Ipswich (IP8). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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