Side-by-side comparison of IP18 Southwold and IP2 Ipswich covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
IP2 is the more affordable option at £220,000 median vs £433,500 in IP18. IP18 has lower recorded crime (190 vs 3,250 offences over 13 months). IP2 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | IP18 Southwold | IP2 Ipswich |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £433,500 | £220,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,335 | £2,468 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 190 | 3,250 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 22.8 | 91.1 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 93.9 | 98.9 |
| EPC Median Score | 68.0 | 71.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.