Side-by-side comparison of IP31 Bury st. edmunds and IP5 Ipswich covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
IP5 is the more affordable option at £335,000 median vs £355,000 in IP31. IP31 has lower recorded crime (843 vs 908 offences over 13 months). IP5 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | IP31 Bury st. edmunds | IP5 Ipswich |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £355,000 | £335,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,351 | £2,335 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 843 | 908 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | 1.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 13.4 | 81.0 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 65.2 | 87.5 |
| 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.