The market
The Ipswich property market
Over the last 12 months, 1,596 homes sold across Ipswich’s 6 postcode districts, at a median sold price of £249,500. Prices are broadly flat on the year before. Semi-detached homes make up the largest share of recent sales.
£249,500
Median sold price
last 12 months
£292,994
Average sold price
last 12 months
1,596
Homes sold
last 12 months
-0.2%
Year on year
median price
| What sells in Ipswich |
Sales |
Median price |
| Semi-detached |
541 |
£267,500 |
| Terraced |
487 |
£208,000 |
| Detached |
315 |
£390,000 |
| Flat / Maisonette |
197 |
£130,000 |
| Other |
56 |
£422,710 |
Based on HM Land Registry sold-price records for IP1, IP2, IP3, IP4, IP5, IP8. Updated monthly.
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Finding the Right Estate Agent in Ipswich
Choosing the right estate agent in Ipswich can make a real difference to how quickly
your home sells and the price you achieve. Ipswich has a range of local and national
agents, but their fees, sale times and results vary widely across
the 6 postcode districts that make up the area.
AgentSeeker compares estate agents in Ipswich on what can be observed rather than
what they say about themselves: their Google reputation, the fee, how much they are
currently selling in your postcode district, and how they rank against their neighbours.
Want the cost side specifically? See a full breakdown of
estate agent fees in Ipswich,
from 1.7% in 2026, with worked examples and how local fees compare to the UK average.
Looking for ranked picks? Our
best estate agents in Ipswich for 2026
guide ranks local agents on the same AgentSeeker Score: reputation, fee,
listing activity and local standing.
Ipswich Estate Agents: Frequently Asked Questions
What are common estate agent red flags in Ipswich?
Common red flags when picking an estate agent in Ipswich: inflated valuations designed to win your listing, vague or shifting fee quotes, contracts with tie-in periods longer than 12 weeks, and a lack of achieved-vs-asking data. AgentSeeker filters Ipswich agents by verified performance data and committed fee, so you can see which agents clear a transparent bar. See vetted Ipswich agents. vetted Ipswich agents.
When is the best time to sell a house in Ipswich?
Spring (March–May) and early autumn (September–October) are traditionally the strongest months for selling in Ipswich, with more active buyers and longer viewing daylight. That said, a well-priced home with the right agent will sell year-round. Find the best-performing agents in Ipswich today. best Ipswich agents.
What percentage do most estate agents charge in Ipswich?
Most estate agents in Ipswich charge between 1.7% to 2.1% of the final sale price, with the typical Ipswich agent landing around 1.9%. On AgentSeeker, that percentage is the total fee you pay, agents don't add VAT on top at contract stage, which is unusual in the industry and is our core transparency promise. These bands draw on Land Registry sold-price data and industry research from HomeOwners Alliance, Which? and Compare My Move. see verified Ipswich fees.
How do you pick an estate agent in Ipswich?
To pick the right estate agent in Ipswich, look at three things: achieved-vs-asking ratio, average sale time, and committed fee, not just reviews or brand. AgentSeeker ranks Ipswich agents using verified transaction data from the Land Registry and PropertyData, so you can see who actually delivers for local sellers. See Ipswich's top-ranked agents. top-ranked Ipswich agents.