IP2 area guide

House prices, recent sales, crime and schools for the IP2 postcode district in Babergh. Free to read, from official open data. For one address in detail, run a full property report.

Average price
£325,407

Babergh · 2026-05 (UK HPI)

Sales in sample

Land Registry Price Paid

Crimes, last 6 months
1,378

Street-level crime at the district centre

Good or better schools
4

Ofsted rated, within one mile

What the data says about IP2

The average home across Babergh is worth about £325,407 (UK House Price Index, 2026-05), and prices have risen 1.5% over the last year.

Of 323 energy certificates sampled across 12 postcodes in IP2, band C is the most common, and 19.8% of homes sit below band C — the point at which most lenders' green mortgage deals and future rental rules bite.

Police recorded 1,378 crimes around the centre of IP2 in the six months to 2026-06, most often violence and sexual offences (600).

There are 4 schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted within a mile of IP2 in Babergh, including St Mark's Catholic Primary School.

The district covers the Alexandra, Bridge, Gipping, Orwell ward areas.

Energy ratings in IP2
A
2 · 0.6%
B
18 · 5.6%
C
239 · 74%
D
49 · 15.2%
E
14 · 4.3%
F
0 · 0%
G
1 · 0.3%

Sample of 323 energy certificates from 12 postcodes in IP2, taken from the government energy performance register, most recent lodged 2026. Indicative of the district rather than a full census.

Average prices by property type
All property
£325,407
Detached
£477,680
Semi-detached
£306,395
Terraced
£236,304
Flat
£149,504

Prices changed +1.5% over the last year in Babergh.

Recorded crime in IP2
Violence and sexual offences600
Shoplifting165
Criminal damage and arson114
Anti-social behaviour103
Public order97
Other theft92
Vehicle crime60
Drugs31
Other crime29

Street-level crime from data.police.uk, six months to 2026-06.

Schools near IP2

Primary

  • St Mark's Catholic Primary SchoolGood · 0.1 mi
  • The Willows Primary SchoolRequires improvement · 0.3 mi
  • Halifax Primary SchoolNot rated · 0.4 mi
  • The Oaks Primary SchoolNot rated · 0.5 mi
  • Hillside Primary SchoolRequires improvement · 0.7 mi

Secondary

  • Stone Lodge AcademyNot rated · 0.1 mi
  • St Joseph's CollegeNot rated · 0.1 mi
  • Chantry AcademyGood · 0.2 mi
  • Stoke High School - Ormiston AcademyGood · 0.7 mi
  • Westbridge AcademyNot rated · 1.1 mi
Wards covered by IP2

Alexandra · Bridge · Gipping · Orwell · Sprites · Sproughton & Pinewood · Stoke Park

Common questions about IP2

What is the average house price in IP2?

The UK House Price Index puts the average home in Babergh at £325,407 as of 2026-05.

How much does each property type cost in IP2?

Detached £477,680, semi-detached £306,395, terraced £236,304, flats £149,504, based on the UK House Price Index for Babergh.

Is IP2 a safe area?

Police recorded 1,378 crimes near the centre of IP2 in the six months to 2026-06. The most common category was violence and sexual offences with 600 reports. Crime is recorded at street level, so figures vary street to street within the same district.

What EPC rating do homes in IP2 usually have?

Band C is the most common rating in our sample of 323 certificates from IP2, with 19.8% of homes rated below band C. A full property report shows the exact certificate, running costs and recommended improvements for one address.

What are the schools like near IP2?

4 schools within a mile of the IP2 district centre are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Nearby secondaries include Stone Lodge Academy. Catchment areas are set by the local authority and can change year to year.

Where does this IP2 data come from?

HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and the UK House Price Index for prices, the government's energy performance register for EPC bands, data.police.uk for crime, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted for schools, and ONS postcode geography. All are published under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and UK House Price Index, ONS postcode geography, data.police.uk, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.