Ipswich vs Woodbridge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Ipswich is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 30% lower. Woodbridge has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Woodbridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ipswich
£312,422
Woodbridge
£446,104
Crime Rate
Ipswich
88.2
Woodbridge
67.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ipswich
90.0%
Woodbridge
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ipswich
462.9
Woodbridge
227.6
EPC Rating
Ipswich
70.4
Woodbridge
69.2
Median Income
Ipswich
£30,219
Woodbridge
£29,350
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Woodbridge commands an average of £446,104, compared with £312,422 in Ipswich – a difference of 30%. The most affordable entry point in Ipswich is a flat at £133,991, while in Woodbridge it is a flat at £188,489.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 33% pricier in Woodbridge (£324,945 vs £218,499).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Woodbridge prices grew faster — 30% vs 21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWoodbridge has a crime rate of 67.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 31% lower than Ipswich at 88.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ipswich is violent-crime, while in Woodbridge 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 Woodbridge, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 90% in Ipswich. There are 41 schools in Ipswich and 4 in Woodbridge.
Ipswich School Inspection Breakdown
90% of 41 schools (33 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Woodbridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ipswich | Woodbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 41 | 4 |
| Primary | 33 | 3 |
| Secondary | 8 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 90% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 462.9 Mbps in Ipswich and 227.6 Mbps in Woodbridge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.9% of premises in Ipswich and 90.1% in Woodbridge. Gigabit availability stands at 89.8% in Ipswich and 36.6% in Woodbridge.
Ipswich is the faster of the two by 103% on average download speed (463 vs 228 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Ipswich, scoring 70.4 on average (band C) compared to 69.2 (band C) in Woodbridge. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,255 in Ipswich and £1,314 in Woodbridge. 61.3% of homes in Ipswich have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.6% in Woodbridge.
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 Woodbridge. The median age is 45.9 in Ipswich and 49.6 in Woodbridge. Employment rates stand at 57.8% in Ipswich and 51.5% in Woodbridge. Owner-occupancy is 66.8% in Ipswich versus 68.9% in Woodbridge. Ipswich has a population of 151,566 and Woodbridge has 10,527.
| Indicator | Ipswich | Woodbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 151,566 | 10,527 |
| 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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