Town comparison
Felixstowe vs Ipswich
Which is better to live in? 10.1 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Ipswich wins on house prices with a 6% gap. Felixstowe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ipswich edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Felixstowe
£332,094
Ipswich
£312,422
Crime Rate
Felixstowe
61.1
Ipswich
88.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Felixstowe
85.7%
Ipswich
90.0%
Avg Download Speed
Felixstowe
394.6
Ipswich
462.9
EPC Rating
Felixstowe
69.2
Ipswich
70.4
Median Income
Felixstowe
£29,350
Ipswich
£30,219
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Felixstowe commands an average of £332,094, compared with £312,422 in Ipswich – a difference of 6%. The most affordable entry point in Felixstowe is a flat at £221,020, while in Ipswich it is a flat at £133,991.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 65% pricier in Felixstowe (£221,020 vs £133,991).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Felixstowe prices grew faster — 28% vs 21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Felixstowe experience less crime overall, with a rate of 61.1 per 1,000 versus 88.2 per 1,000 in Ipswich. The most common crime category in Felixstowe is violent-crime, while in Ipswich it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandFamilies may prefer Ipswich, where 90% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 85.7% in Felixstowe. There are 7 schools in Felixstowe and 41 in Ipswich.
Felixstowe School Inspection Breakdown
85.7% of 7 schools (6 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 | Felixstowe | Ipswich |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 7 | 41 |
| Primary | 6 | 33 |
| Secondary | 1 | 8 |
| % Top two bands | 85.7% | 90% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 462.9 Mbps in Ipswich and 394.6 Mbps in Felixstowe. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.6% of premises in Felixstowe and 98.9% in Ipswich. Gigabit availability stands at 75.3% in Felixstowe and 89.8% in Ipswich.
Ipswich is the faster of the two by 17% on average download speed (463 vs 395 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Ipswich, scoring 70.4 on average (band C) compared to 69.2 (band C) in Felixstowe. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,314 in Felixstowe and £1,255 in Ipswich. 60.6% of homes in Felixstowe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.3% in Ipswich.
Ipswich has more energy-efficient housing — 61.3% reach band C or above, vs 60.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,218.7 in Ipswich and £29,350 in Felixstowe. The median age is 49.6 in Felixstowe and 45.9 in Ipswich. Employment rates stand at 51.5% in Felixstowe and 57.8% in Ipswich. Owner-occupancy is 68.9% in Felixstowe versus 66.8% in Ipswich. Felixstowe has a population of 24,218 and Ipswich has 151,566.
| Indicator | Felixstowe | Ipswich |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,218 | 151,566 |
| Median Age | 49.6 | 45.9 |
| Median Household Income | £29,350 | £30,218.7 |
| Employment Rate | 51.5% | 57.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.9% | 66.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.6% | 28.6% |
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