HALE CLOSE, IP2 9QP House Prices & Local Information

IP2 9QP is a sought-after residential area on Hale Close, 1.0km from Chantry in Ipswich. Administratively it sits within Sprites ward and the Ipswich constituency.

For families considering a move, IP2 9QP represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £92k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 82.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for IP2 9QP are sourced from Output Area E00152955 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.