Claydon vs Ipswich
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Claydon is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 6% lower. For families, Claydon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Claydon
£293,864
Ipswich
£312,422
Crime Rate
Claydon
N/A
Ipswich
88.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Claydon
100.0%
Ipswich
90.0%
Avg Download Speed
Claydon
264.3
Ipswich
462.9
EPC Rating
Claydon
70.4
Ipswich
70.4
Median Income
Claydon
£30,002
Ipswich
£30,219
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Ipswich commands an average of £312,422, compared with £293,864 in Claydon – a difference of 6%. The most affordable entry point in Claydon is a flat at £111,625, while in Ipswich it is a flat at £133,991.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 17% pricier in Ipswich (£133,991 vs £111,625).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ipswich prices grew faster — 21% vs -6%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime rate data is not available for both Claydon and Ipswich at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandFamilies may prefer Claydon, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 90% in Ipswich. There are 2 schools in Claydon and 41 in Ipswich.
Claydon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ipswich School Inspection Breakdown
90% of 41 schools (33 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Claydon | Ipswich |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 41 |
| Primary | 1 | 33 |
| Secondary | 1 | 8 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 90% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 462.9 Mbps in Ipswich and 264.3 Mbps in Claydon. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 88.5% of premises in Claydon and 98.9% in Ipswich. Gigabit availability stands at 44.4% in Claydon and 89.8% in Ipswich.
Ipswich is the faster of the two by 75% on average download speed (463 vs 264 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Claydon leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.4 (C), while Ipswich averages 70.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,236 in Claydon and £1,255 in Ipswich. 62.4% of homes in Claydon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.3% in Ipswich.
Claydon has more energy-efficient housing — 62.4% reach band C or above, vs 61.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,218.7 in Ipswich and £30,002 in Claydon. The median age is 46.2 in Claydon and 45.9 in Ipswich. Owner-occupancy is 66.1% in Claydon versus 66.8% in Ipswich. Employment rates stand at 56.5% in Claydon and 57.8% in Ipswich.
| Indicator | Claydon | Ipswich |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,140 | 151,566 |
| Median Age | 46.2 | 45.9 |
| Median Household Income | £30,002 | £30,218.7 |
| Employment Rate | 56.5% | 57.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.1% | 66.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.9% | 28.6% |
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