Town comparison
Ipswich vs Trimley St Mary
Which is better to live in? 8.7 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Trimley St Mary wins on house prices with a 16% gap. Trimley St Mary has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Ipswich
£312,422
Trimley St Mary
£269,479
Crime Rate
Ipswich
88.2
Trimley St Mary
61.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ipswich
90.0%
Trimley St Mary
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Ipswich
462.9
Trimley St Mary
394.6
EPC Rating
Ipswich
70.4
Trimley St Mary
69.2
Median Income
Ipswich
£30,219
Trimley St Mary
£29,350
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Ipswich commands an average of £312,422, compared with £269,479 in Trimley St Mary – a difference of 16%. The most affordable entry point in Ipswich is a flat at £133,991, while in Trimley St Mary it is a flat at £79,145.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 69% pricier in Ipswich (£133,991 vs £79,145).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ipswich prices grew faster — 21% vs 7%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Trimley St Mary experience less crime overall, with a rate of 61 per 1,000 versus 88.2 per 1,000 in Ipswich. The most common crime category in Ipswich is violent-crime, while in Trimley St Mary 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 data is not fully available for both Ipswich and Trimley St Mary. Ipswich has 41 schools and Trimley St Mary has 1 schools.
Ipswich School Inspection Breakdown
90% of 41 schools (33 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Trimley St Mary School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Ipswich | Trimley St Mary |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 41 | 1 |
| Primary | 33 | 1 |
| Secondary | 8 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 90% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 462.9 Mbps in Ipswich and 394.6 Mbps in Trimley St Mary. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.9% of premises in Ipswich and 94.6% in Trimley St Mary. Gigabit availability stands at 89.8% in Ipswich and 75.3% in Trimley St Mary.
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 Trimley St Mary. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,255 in Ipswich and £1,314 in Trimley St Mary. 61.3% of homes in Ipswich have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.6% in Trimley St Mary.
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 Trimley St Mary. The median age is 45.9 in Ipswich and 49.6 in Trimley St Mary. Employment rates stand at 57.8% in Ipswich and 51.5% in Trimley St Mary. Owner-occupancy is 66.8% in Ipswich versus 68.9% in Trimley St Mary. Ipswich has a population of 151,566 and Trimley St Mary has 3,736.
| Indicator | Ipswich | Trimley St Mary |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 151,566 | 3,736 |
| 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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