Property investment stats for Ipswich, East of England
A complete guide to property investment in Ipswich.
Last updated: 18 September 2025
Investment summary
Ipswich offers a blend of affordability and rental potential that stands out in the region. With a price-to-income ratio of 4.7, homes are accessible compared to many other parts of the country, and the median price per square foot of £270 per sq ft reinforces this. The town has a notably active market, with annual sales at 1,715 and properties typically spending 51 days before a deal is struck. Investors will note a median discount of £4,000 (the typical achieved discount), suggesting buyers have some room for negotiation.
Key investment stats for Ipswich
Median price per sq ft
£270 / sq ft
Average rental yield
6.0%
Capital growth (1y)
-2.8%
Sales in past year
1,715
* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).
Live property stats in Ipswich
Live prices in Ipswich, East of England
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
Properties for sale
Median price
£260,000
25% of properties below...
£180,000
75% of properties below...
£375,000
Most expensive property
£3,000,000
Live listings
1,360
Median days on market
51
Should you invest in Ipswich?
Opportunities
- Investors can benefit from strong average rental yields of 6.0%, with the top-performing area delivering up to 6.5%.
- The private rented sector is sizeable, sitting in the 69th percentile nationally, which points to sustained tenant demand.
- The current median asking rent for a 3-bedroom house is £1,350, indicating healthy rental incomes relative to the local purchase price.
Risks
- Recent performance shows 1-year capital growth of -2.8%, which may concern those seeking short-term appreciation.
- The degree-educated and professional population is in the 31st percentile, which could limit higher-end rental or resale demand.
- The social rented sector is also relatively large, in the 68th percentile, which may affect the profile of neighbourhoods and tenant mix.
Outlook
Ipswich's property market is likely to remain appealing to investors who prioritise income over rapid capital growth. The annualised growth over three years of 2.2% shows steady, if unspectacular, progress. Affordability remains a key strength, with both sale and rental prices accessible to a broad segment of the population.
Given the high proportion of young adults and private renters, demand for rental properties should stay robust. However, capital growth may stay modest in the coming year, especially given the recent 1-year capital growth of -2.8%. Overall, Ipswich looks set to offer reliable yields and liquidity, though those seeking rapid price rises may want to temper their expectations.
Property market trends in Ipswich
Average yield (%)
* 2025 data for YTD
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
* 2025 data for YTD
Live properties in Ipswich
Investment properties in Ipswich, East of England
£255,000
2 bedroom end of terrace house for sale
Fonnereau Road, Ipswich, Suffolk
£145,000
2 bedroom apartment for sale
Princes Street, Ipswich, IP1
£300,000 - Offers in Excess of
4 bedroom detached house for sale
Egglestone Close, Ipswich, Suffolk,...
£75,000
1 bedroom apartment for sale
Booth Court, Handford Road, Ipswich
£230,000 - Guide Price
4 bedroom terraced house for sale
Wherstead Road, Ipswich, Suffolk
£475,000 - Guide Price
3 bedroom detached house for sale
Dale Hall Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, I...
£500,000 - Offers in Excess of
5 bedroom detached house for sale
St. Johns Road, Ipswich
£100,000 - Guide Price
2 bedroom terraced house for sale
10 Alexandra Road, Ipswich, Suffolk...
Achieved vs asking prices
Key takeaway: Balanced market
Typical discounts are limited but real — expect to achieve a reduction off asking.
Headline stats
• Median discount: £4,000
• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £9,000 below asking
• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £15,000 below asking
In percentage terms:
• Median discount of 1.5%
• 25% of properties discounted by > 3.1%
• 10% of properties discounted by > 4.8%
Best places to invest in Ipswich
Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth
Nearby and related areas
Data sources
GeoGlider calculates property investment stats by blending official and proprietary datasets. Here's a quick overview of key sources and how we use them:
HM Land Registry: Property transaction and sold-price records for England & Wales used to calculate historical capital growth, price levels and comparables.
Office for National Statistics (ONS): Demographic and economic indicators for the UK, including Census 2021, supporting area profiling and market context.
Ordnance Survey: Authoritative UK geospatial data powering accurate boundaries, roads and terrain for mapping and spatial analysis.
GeoProp: Our proprietary AI pipeline that processes millions of property listings to extract rich features and live market signals.
Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities: Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) scores and property floor areas.
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC): Household income and employment data to understand local affordability and economic conditions.
Data is updated continuously, matched across sources and rigorously validated.