IP6 area guide

House prices, recent sales, crime and schools for the IP6 postcode district in East Suffolk. Free to read, from official open data. For one address in detail, run a full property report.

Average price
£279,914

East Suffolk · 2026-05 (UK HPI)

Sales in sample

Land Registry Price Paid

Crimes, last 6 months
7

Street-level crime at the district centre

Good or better schools
0

Ofsted rated, within one mile

What the data says about IP6

The average home across East Suffolk is worth about £279,914 (UK House Price Index, 2026-05), and prices have risen 2.1% over the last year.

Of 61 energy certificates sampled across 12 postcodes in IP6, band E is the most common, and 78.7% of homes sit below band C — the point at which most lenders' green mortgage deals and future rental rules bite.

Police recorded 7 crimes around the centre of IP6 in the six months to 2026-06, most often violence and sexual offences (3).

There are 0 schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted within a mile of IP6 in East Suffolk, including Claydon Primary School.

The district covers the Alexandra, Battisford & Ringshall, Blakenham, Carlford & Fynn Valley ward areas.

Energy ratings in IP6
A
0 · 0%
B
4 · 6.6%
C
9 · 14.8%
D
9 · 14.8%
E
24 · 39.3%
F
14 · 23%
G
1 · 1.6%

Sample of 61 energy certificates from 12 postcodes in IP6, 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
£279,914
Detached
£407,994
Semi-detached
£267,390
Terraced
£206,627
Flat
£141,466

Prices changed +2.1% over the last year in East Suffolk.

Recorded crime in IP6
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1

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

Schools near IP6

Primary

  • Claydon Primary SchoolGood · 1.7 mi
  • Henley Primary SchoolNot rated · 2.2 mi
  • Bosmere Community Primary SchoolGood · 2.9 mi
  • Creeting St Mary Church of England Primary SchoolNot rated · 3.2 mi
  • Somersham Primary SchoolGood · 3.6 mi

Secondary

  • Claydon High SchoolNot rated · 1.8 mi
Wards covered by IP6

Alexandra · Battisford & Ringshall · Blakenham · Carlford & Fynn Valley · Claydon & Barham · Needham Market · Stonham

Common questions about IP6

What is the average house price in IP6?

The UK House Price Index puts the average home in East Suffolk at £279,914 as of 2026-05.

How much does each property type cost in IP6?

Detached £407,994, semi-detached £267,390, terraced £206,627, flats £141,466, based on the UK House Price Index for East Suffolk.

Is IP6 a safe area?

Police recorded 7 crimes near the centre of IP6 in the six months to 2026-06. The most common category was violence and sexual offences with 3 reports. Crime is recorded at street level, so figures vary street to street within the same district.

What EPC rating do homes in IP6 usually have?

Band E is the most common rating in our sample of 61 certificates from IP6, with 78.7% 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 IP6?

0 schools within a mile of the IP6 district centre are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Nearby secondaries include Claydon High School. Catchment areas are set by the local authority and can change year to year.

Where does this IP6 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.