Cost of Living in Ipswich
East of England
Town
Suffolk, EnglandPopulation: 137,000
Average House Price
£344.8k
+19% vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£38,490
-1% vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£1,267/mo
+6% vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax£2,081Band D / yr
Energy£145/ mo
Water£34.00/ mo
Broadband£39.00/ mo
Bus Pass£77.11/ mo
House Prices in Ipswich
+2.0% year-on-year
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£344,760
Detached£515,100
Semi-detached£341,700
Terraced£285,600
Flat / Apartment£204,000
House prices in Ipswich have increased by +2.0% over the past year.
Salaries in Ipswich
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£38,490
Mean£43,747
Median hourly rate£18.58/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£26,384
Upper quartile (75th)£51,895
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
-1.4%
£549 below national averageMonthly Cost of Living in Ipswich
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Ipswich each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent(Average monthly rent) | £1,267 |
| Housing | Council Tax(Band D, paid over 12 months) | £173 |
| Utilities | Energy(Gas and electricity) | £145 |
| Utilities | Water | £34.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £39.00 |
| Transport | Transport(Monthly commute estimate) | £199 |
| Food | Groceries(Estimated monthly shop) | £281 |
| Leisure | Leisure(Gym, dining out, entertainment) | £162 |
| Estimated Total | £2,300 |
These figures are estimates based on averages and may vary depending on your lifestyle, property type, and household size. Council tax shown at Band D; your band may differ.
Transport Costs in Ipswich
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£77.11
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.53
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£199
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Or choose any two locations to compareFrequently Asked Questions About Living in Ipswich
- What is the average house price in Ipswich?
- The average house price in Ipswich is £344,760, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £515,100, while flats and apartments average £204,000. Prices have risen by +2.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Ipswich?
- The median annual salary in Ipswich is £38,490, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £549 below the national average. Salaries typically range from £26,384 (lower quartile) to £51,895 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Ipswich?
- Average monthly rent in Ipswich is £1,267 per month. Rents have increased by +5.8% over the past year.
- Is Ipswich an affordable place to live?
- Ipswich can be a stretch for those on median earnings. Rent accounts for approximately 40% of the median monthly income, which exceeds the 30% affordability guideline. The average monthly rent is £1,267, while the median annual salary is £38,490 (approximately £3,208 per month before tax).
- How does Ipswich compare to London?
- The average house price in Ipswich is £344,760, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Ipswich costs around 63% of London prices, making it £206,240 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £1,267 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Ipswich?
- House prices in Ipswich are currently rising, with a +2.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £344,760 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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