Lower Somersham, Ipswich - IP8 4PP
Key Postcode Insights
IP8 4PP is a residential postcode situated on Lower Somersham, Ipswich, IP8 with 13 addresses.
It ranks as the 307th largest and 97th most expensive of the 457 postcodes in the IP8 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 13 properties: 13 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £274,412
- 10 Year change
- up 26.1%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,479pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 57.7%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £269/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 6.5%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
IP8 4PP is a residential postcode situated on Lower Somersham, Ipswich, IP8 with 13 addresses.
It ranks as the 307th largest and 97th most expensive of the 457 postcodes in the IP8 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 13 properties: 13 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £274,412
- 10 Year change
- up 26.1%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,479pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 57.7%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £269/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 6.5%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin IP8 4PP
- 1 Park Cottages Ipswich
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 10 Park Cottages Ipswich
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 11 Park Cottages Ipswich
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 12 Park Cottages Ipswich
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 2 Park Cottages Ipswich
3 Bed Early-century House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in IP8 4PP sold for £277,000 on 25th August 2023. Since then prices are down an average of 4.3%.
The current average value in the postcode is £274,412.
The IP8 4PP Sales Market has increased by 26.1% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -2.4% | £274,412 |
| June 2025 | 0.9% | £281,061 |
| June 2024 | -3.8% | £278,490 |
| June 2023 | 0.8% | £289,494 |
| June 2022 | 9.9% | £287,203 |
| June 2021 | 7.6% | £261,312 |
| June 2020 | 2% | £242,876 |
| June 2019 | -0.8% | £238,060 |
| June 2018 | 3.7% | £239,967 |
| June 2017 | 6.4% | £231,460 |
| June 2016 | 8.4% | £217,554 |
| June 2015 | 8.4% | £200,624 |
| June 2014 | 8.1% | £185,156 |
| June 2013 | 3.3% | £171,258 |
| June 2012 | 2.3% | £165,737 |
| June 2011 | 0.7% | £162,088 |
| June 2010 | 8.1% | £160,900 |
| June 2009 | -13.2% | £148,782 |
| June 2008 | -1.5% | £171,337 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £173,956 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,479.
The IP8 4PP Rental Market has increased by 57.7% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 2.7% | £1,479pcm |
| June 2025 | 6.1% | £1,440pcm |
| June 2024 | 5% | £1,357pcm |
| June 2023 | 8.7% | £1,292pcm |
| June 2022 | 8.7% | £1,189pcm |
| June 2021 | 8% | £1,093pcm |
| June 2020 | 0.2% | £1,013pcm |
| June 2019 | 1.2% | £1,011pcm |
| June 2018 | 3% | £999pcm |
| June 2017 | 3.4% | £969pcm |
| June 2016 | 5.6% | £938pcm |
| June 2015 | 5% | £888pcm |
| June 2014 | 3.4% | £845pcm |
| June 2013 | 3% | £817pcm |
| June 2012 | 1.5% | £794pcm |
| June 2011 | 3.7% | £782pcm |
| June 2010 | 3% | £755pcm |
| June 2009 | -6.3% | £732pcm |
| June 2008 | 2.7% | £781pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £761pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 25th August 2023 for £277,000 and since then the market in the area has decreased by 4.3%. The postcode has had a total of 10 sales since 1995.
IP8 4PP has seen 1 sale in the last three years and no sales in the last twelve months.
- Sold Aug 2023£277,000 | 3 Bed House10 Park Cottages, Ipswich, IP8 4PP10 Park Cottages, Ipswich, IP8 4PP
- Sold Mar 2021£256,000 | 3 Bed House11 Park Cottages, Ipswich, IP8 4PP11 Park Cottages, Ipswich, IP8 4PP
- Sold Nov 2019£210,000 | 3 Bed House3 Park Cottages, Ipswich, IP8 4PP3 Park Cottages, Ipswich, IP8 4PP
- Sold Apr 2013£181,500 | 3 Bed House5 Park Cottages, Ipswich, IP8 4PP5 Park Cottages, Ipswich, IP8 4PP
- Sold Oct 2002£124,995 | 3 Bed House10 Park Cottages, Ipswich, IP8 4PP10 Park Cottages, Ipswich, IP8 4PP
Nearby Postcodes
IP8 4PP is the 307th largest and the 97th most expensive postcode out of the 457 postcodes in the IP8 area.
- IP8 4PY, Flowton Road, Lower Somersham, Ipswich, IP8IP8 4PY2 Addresses|52 m away
- IP8 4PR, The Springs, Lower Somersham, Ipswich, IP8IP8 4PR2 Addresses|75 m away
- IP8 4PG, Springfield Road, Lower Somersham, Ipswich, IP8IP8 4PG42 Addresses|111 m away
- IP8 4PX, Black Barn Close, Lower Somersham, Ipswich, IP8IP8 4PX23 Addresses|130 m away
- IP8 4PN, Church Lane, Lower Somersham, Ipswich, IP8IP8 4PN7 Addresses|178 m away
Property Types
- 7 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 2 early-century houses built between 1912 and 1935
- 4 other addresses of unknown type
- mid-century house (7)
- early-century house (2)
- Unknown (4)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 9 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (4)
- G (0)
- D (5)
- No EPC (4)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Dec 2017£1,110,000 | 5 Bed HouseThe Old Rectory, Ipswich, IP8 4PJThe Old Rectory, Ipswich, IP8 4PJ
- Sold Sep 2006£740,000 | 3 Bed HousePark Farm House, Ipswich, IP8 4PSPark Farm House, Ipswich, IP8 4PS
- Sold Jun 2025£687,500 | 5 Bed HouseStone Cottage, Ipswich, IP8 4PSStone Cottage, Ipswich, IP8 4PS
Schools Nearby
- Somersham Primary School200 m away
- Elmsett Church of England Primary School3.4 km away
- Bramford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School4.0 km away
- Claydon High School4.9 km away
- Westbourne Academy5.5 km away
- Ormiston Endeavour Academy6.3 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to IP8 4PP is Needham Market station, which is 6.5 kilometres away.
- Needham Market|6.5 km away
- Ipswich|8.2 km away
- Westerfield|8.3 km away
- Derby Road (Ipswich)|10.5 km away
