IP9 area guide

House prices, recent sales, crime and schools for the IP9 postcode district in Babergh. Free to read, from official open data. For one address in detail, run a full property report.

Average price
£330,523

Babergh · 2026-07 (UK HPI)

Sales in sample
23

Median £300,000

Crimes, last 6 months
21

Street-level crime at the district centre

Good or better schools
0

Ofsted rated, within one mile

What the data says about IP9

The average home across Babergh is worth about £330,523 (UK House Price Index, 2026-07), and the median of the 23 most recent Land Registry sales recorded inside IP9 is £300,000, and prices have risen 0.7% over the last year.

Of 136 energy certificates sampled across 12 postcodes in IP9, band D 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 21 crimes around the centre of IP9 in the six months to 2026-07, most often violence and sexual offences (13).

There are 0 schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted within a mile of IP9 in Babergh, including Holbrook Primary School.

The district covers the Alexandra, Capel St Mary, Copdock & Washbrook, Ganges ward areas.

Energy ratings in IP9
A
0 · 0%
B
4 · 2.9%
C
25 · 18.4%
D
57 · 41.9%
E
40 · 29.4%
F
10 · 7.4%
G
0 · 0%

Sample of 136 energy certificates from 12 postcodes in IP9, 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
£330,523
Detached
£484,481
Semi-detached
£310,687
Terraced
£241,282
Flat
£151,585

Prices changed +0.7% over the last year in Babergh.

Busiest streets for sales in IP9
LOWER HARLINGS
3 sales · median £210,000
THE STREET
2 sales · median £392,500
OLD SCHOOL HOUSE
2 sales · median £80,250
MAIN ROAD
2 sales · median £587,500
CHURCH ROAD
2 sales · median £201,000
FRIARS
1 sales · median £482,000
KINGSLAND
1 sales · median £280,000
GANGES ROAD
1 sales · median £260,000
DOVE CLOSE
1 sales · median £154,950
THE OLD STREET
1 sales · median £370,000
SMITHERS CLOSE
1 sales · median £436,000
HERVEY CLOSE
1 sales · median £195,000
Recorded crime in IP9
Violence and sexual offences13
Vehicle crime2
Burglary2
Other theft2
Shoplifting1
Public order1

Street-level crime from data.police.uk, six months to 2026-07.

Schools near IP9

Primary

  • Holbrook Primary SchoolNot rated · 0.4 mi
  • Stutton Church of England Primary SchoolNot rated · 1.4 mi
  • Tattingstone Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolNot rated · 1.5 mi
  • Chelmondiston Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 2.5 mi
  • Bentley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolNot rated · 2.9 mi

Secondary

  • Holbrook AcademyNot rated · 0.4 mi
  • Royal Hospital SchoolNot rated · 1.1 mi
  • Ipswich High SchoolNot rated · 2.3 mi
  • Ipswich AcademyRequires improvement · 3.3 mi
Wards covered by IP9

Alexandra · Capel St Mary · Copdock & Washbrook · Ganges · Orwell · Sproughton & Pinewood · Stour

Common questions about IP9

What is the average house price in IP9?

The UK House Price Index puts the average home in Babergh at £330,523 as of 2026-07. Recent Land Registry sales recorded inside the IP9 district have a median price of £300,000.

How much does each property type cost in IP9?

Detached £484,481, semi-detached £310,687, terraced £241,282, flats £151,585, based on the UK House Price Index for Babergh.

Is IP9 a safe area?

Police recorded 21 crimes near the centre of IP9 in the six months to 2026-07. The most common category was violence and sexual offences with 13 reports. Crime is recorded at street level, so figures vary street to street within the same district.

What EPC rating do homes in IP9 usually have?

Band D is the most common rating in our sample of 136 certificates from IP9, 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 IP9?

0 schools within a mile of the IP9 district centre are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Nearby secondaries include Holbrook Academy. Catchment areas are set by the local authority and can change year to year.

Where does this IP9 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.