Ipswich vs Lawford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Ipswich is about 21% cheaper on average. Lawford has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Lawford edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ipswich
£312,422
Lawford
£393,024
Crime Rate
Ipswich
88.2
Lawford
79.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ipswich
90.0%
Lawford
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ipswich
462.9
Lawford
424.1
EPC Rating
Ipswich
70.4
Lawford
69.6
Median Income
Ipswich
£30,219
Lawford
£29,916
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Ipswich more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £312,422 versus £393,024 in Lawford. The most affordable entry point in Ipswich is a flat at £133,991, while in Lawford it is a flat at £183,048.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 28% pricier in Lawford (£305,048 vs £218,499).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Lawford prices grew faster — 41% vs 21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 79.1 offences per 1,000 people, Lawford is the safer of the two – 12% lower than Ipswich's 88.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ipswich is violent-crime, while in Lawford 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 EnglandSchool quality favours Lawford: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 90% in Ipswich.
Ipswich School Inspection Breakdown
90% of 41 schools (33 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Lawford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ipswich | Lawford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 41 | 3 |
| Primary | 33 | 2 |
| Secondary | 8 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 90% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Ipswich enjoy 462.9 Mbps on average, while Lawford lags behind at 424.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.9% of premises in Ipswich and 97.2% in Lawford. Gigabit availability stands at 89.8% in Ipswich and 82.3% in Lawford.
Ipswich is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (463 vs 424 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Ipswich is band C (score 70.4), ahead of Lawford's band D (score 69.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,255 in Ipswich and £1,288 in Lawford. 61.3% of homes in Ipswich have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.8% in Lawford.
Ipswich has more energy-efficient housing — 61.3% reach band C or above, vs 56.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Ipswich has a population of 151,566 while Lawford has 4,488. Median household income is £30,218.7 in Ipswich and £29,916 in Lawford. The median age is 45.9 in Ipswich and 49.5 in Lawford. Employment rates stand at 57.8% in Ipswich and 51.1% in Lawford.
| Indicator | Ipswich | Lawford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 151,566 | 4,488 |
| Median Age | 45.9 | 49.5 |
| Median Household Income | £30,218.7 | £29,916 |
| Employment Rate | 57.8% | 51.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.8% | 71.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.6% | 24.7% |
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