Town comparison
Ipswich vs Rendlesham
Which is better to live in? 12.2 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Rendlesham is about 11% cheaper on average. Rendlesham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Rendlesham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ipswich
£312,422
Rendlesham
£282,210
Crime Rate
Ipswich
88.2
Rendlesham
61.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ipswich
90.0%
Rendlesham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ipswich
462.9
Rendlesham
227.6
EPC Rating
Ipswich
70.4
Rendlesham
69.2
Median Income
Ipswich
£30,219
Rendlesham
£29,350
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Rendlesham is £282,210, which is 11% less than Ipswich at £312,422. The most affordable entry point in Ipswich is a flat at £133,991, while in Rendlesham it is a flat at £137,545.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 14% pricier in Ipswich (£460,405 vs £405,187).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Rendlesham prices grew faster — 39% vs 21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 61.5 offences per 1,000 people, Rendlesham is the safer of the two – 43% lower than Ipswich's 88.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ipswich is violent-crime, while in Rendlesham 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 EnglandRendlesham has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 90% in Ipswich. Ipswich has 41 schools in total, while Rendlesham has 1.
Ipswich School Inspection Breakdown
90% of 41 schools (33 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Rendlesham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ipswich | Rendlesham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 41 | 1 |
| Primary | 33 | 1 |
| Secondary | 8 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 90% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Ipswich offers faster average downloads at 462.9 Mbps, compared to 227.6 Mbps in Rendlesham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.9% of premises in Ipswich and 90.1% in Rendlesham. Gigabit availability stands at 89.8% in Ipswich and 36.6% in Rendlesham.
Ipswich is the faster of the two by 103% on average download speed (463 vs 228 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Ipswich are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.4 (band C) versus 69.2 (band C) in Rendlesham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,255 in Ipswich and £1,314 in Rendlesham. 61.3% of homes in Ipswich have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.6% in Rendlesham.
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 Rendlesham. The median age is 45.9 in Ipswich and 49.6 in Rendlesham. Employment rates stand at 57.8% in Ipswich and 51.5% in Rendlesham. Owner-occupancy is 66.8% in Ipswich versus 68.9% in Rendlesham.
| Indicator | Ipswich | Rendlesham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 151,566 | 3,185 |
| Median Age | 45.9 | 49.6 |
| Median Household Income | £30,218.7 | £29,350 |
| Employment Rate | 57.8% | 51.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.8% | 68.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.6% | 27.6% |
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