Lower Somersham, Ipswich - IP8 4PU
Key Postcode Insights
IP8 4PU is a residential postcode situated on Lower Somersham, Ipswich, IP8 with 6 addresses.
It ranks as the 199th largest and 380th most expensive of the 457 postcodes in the IP8 area. The most common property type is a period house built between 1800 and 1911.
The postcode contains a total of 6 properties: 4 houses and 2 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £548,304
- 10 Year change
- up 23.8%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £2,388pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 57.0%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £279/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.2%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
IP8 4PU is a residential postcode situated on Lower Somersham, Ipswich, IP8 with 6 addresses.
It ranks as the 199th largest and 380th most expensive of the 457 postcodes in the IP8 area. The most common property type is a period house built between 1800 and 1911.
The postcode contains a total of 6 properties: 4 houses and 2 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £548,304
- 10 Year change
- up 23.8%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £2,388pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 57.0%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £279/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.2%/year/yr
Explore Properties in IP8 4PU
- Caley Green Farm
5 Bed Period House
- Cherry Cottage
4 Bed Period House
- Grove Farm
4 Bed Period House
- Gunns Farm
4 Bed Period House
- Hill Farm
House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in IP8 4PU sold for £485,000 on 25th February 2021. Since then prices are up an average of 6.9%.
The current average value in the postcode is £548,304.
The IP8 4PU Sales Market has increased by 23.8% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | -4.1% | £548,304 |
| July 2025 | 1.1% | £571,587 |
| July 2024 | -3.6% | £565,580 |
| July 2023 | 0.6% | £586,828 |
| July 2022 | 9.3% | £583,377 |
| July 2021 | 7.8% | £533,965 |
| July 2020 | 3.2% | £495,419 |
| July 2019 | -0.6% | £479,826 |
| July 2018 | 2.2% | £482,708 |
| July 2017 | 6.7% | £472,363 |
| July 2016 | 6.8% | £442,842 |
| July 2015 | 7.9% | £414,799 |
| July 2014 | 8% | £384,460 |
| July 2013 | 3.3% | £356,028 |
| July 2012 | 3.1% | £344,740 |
| July 2011 | 0.1% | £334,429 |
| July 2010 | 9.9% | £333,932 |
| July 2009 | -10.8% | £303,951 |
| July 2008 | -2.2% | £340,917 |
| July 2007 | 0% | £348,762 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £2,388.
The IP8 4PU Rental Market has increased by 57.0% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | 1.7% | £2,388pcm |
| July 2025 | 6% | £2,348pcm |
| July 2024 | 4.9% | £2,215pcm |
| July 2023 | 9.8% | £2,112pcm |
| July 2022 | 8.6% | £1,924pcm |
| July 2021 | 7.7% | £1,771pcm |
| July 2020 | 1.1% | £1,645pcm |
| July 2019 | 1.4% | £1,627pcm |
| July 2018 | 2.6% | £1,605pcm |
| July 2017 | 2.9% | £1,564pcm |
| July 2016 | 4.3% | £1,521pcm |
| July 2015 | 5.1% | £1,458pcm |
| July 2014 | 2.5% | £1,387pcm |
| July 2013 | 3.1% | £1,353pcm |
| July 2012 | 1.2% | £1,312pcm |
| July 2011 | 4% | £1,297pcm |
| July 2010 | 3.6% | £1,247pcm |
| July 2009 | -3.3% | £1,204pcm |
| July 2008 | 2.2% | £1,244pcm |
| July 2007 | 0% | £1,218pcm |
Sales History
The last recorded sale was on 25th February 2021 for £485,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 6.9%.
IP8 4PU has had 1 sale since 1995, none of them in the last three years.
- Sold Feb 2021£485,000 | 4 Bed HouseCherry Cottage, Ipswich, IP8 4PUCherry Cottage, Ipswich, IP8 4PU
Nearby Postcodes
IP8 4PU is the 199th largest and the 380th most expensive postcode out of the 457 postcodes in the IP8 area.
- IP8 4PT, Lower Somersham, Ipswich, IP8IP8 4PT6 Addresses|762 m away
- IP8 4RB, The Cedars, Offton, Ipswich, IP8IP8 4RB5 Addresses|769 m away
- IP8 4SF, Offton, Ipswich, IP8IP8 4SF21 Addresses|808 m away
- IP8 4RN, Castle Road, Offton, Ipswich, IP8IP8 4RN6 Addresses|943 m away
- IP8 4RW, Offton, Ipswich, IP8IP8 4RW1 Address|997 m away
Property Types
- 4 period houses built between 1800 and 1911
- 2 other addresses of unknown type
- period house (4)
- Unknown (2)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 4 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (1)
- B (0)
- F (1)
- C (0)
- G (0)
- D (2)
- No EPC (2)
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 | 5 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 School2.0 km away
- Elmsett Church of England Primary School2.1 km away
- Ringshall School3.5 km away
- Claydon High School6.6 km away
- Hadleigh High School7.1 km away
- Westbourne Academy7.4 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to IP8 4PU is Needham Market station, which is 6.7 kilometres away.
- Needham Market|6.7 km away
- Ipswich|9.9 km away
- Westerfield|10.1 km away
- Stowmarket|10.5 km away
