IP9 postcode: what it's like to live there
The IP9 district covers Holbrook (Babergh), Capel St Mary, Ipswich. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 4 neighbourhoods it covers.
Typical home
£320k
England £300k
Recorded crime
36
per 1,000 residents a year (England 78)
Deprivation
6.9 / 10
average decile, 10 = least deprived
Household income
£41,230
after tax, a year
Gigabit broadband
68%
of homes
Council tax
£2,275
average bill, 2026-27
Walk to a Good+ primary
14 min
typical
Commute
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House prices in IP9
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Detached
£448k
Semi-detached
£280k
Terraced
£281k
Flat
£150k
Primary schools in IP9
- Bentley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School · IP9 2BT · Remains Good (2024)
- Capel St Mary Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School · IP9 2EG · Standards maintained (2025) · Bottom 29% in England
- Chelmondiston Church of England Primary School · IP9 1DT · Report card 2026: Strong or better in every area · Top 37% in England
- Holbrook Primary School · IP9 2PZ · Remains Good (2022) · Bottom 31% in England
- Shotley Community Primary School · IP9 1NR · Good (2023) · Bottom 2% in England
- Stutton Church of England Primary School · IP9 2RY · Good or better in every area (2025) · Bottom 14% in England
- Tattingstone Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School · IP9 2NA · Standards maintained (2025)
Secondary schools in IP9
- Holbrook Academy · IP9 2QX · Report card 2026: Needs attention in some areas · Bottom 24% in England
Fee-paying schools in IP9
- Ipswich High School · IP9 1AZ · Inspected by ISI
- Royal Hospital School · IP9 2RX · Inspected by ISI
Nurseries and pre-schools in IP9
- Chelmo Kidzone · IP9 1DT
- Holbrook and District Pre-school Playgroup · IP9 2PZ · Good (Ofsted)
- Shotley Kidzone · IP9 1NR · Good (Ofsted)
- Stutton Young Explorers · IP9 2RY · Good (Ofsted)
- Stutton Young Explorers Forest School · IP9 2TA
- Robins Childcare · IP9 2EG · Good (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in IP9
- The Holbrook And Shotley Practice · IP9 2QS
Neighbourhoods in IP9
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of IP9 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shotley Peninsula | 66% | £320k | Very low | 16 min |
| East Bergholt, Brantham & Capel St Mary | 29% | £375k | Very low | 11 min |
| Sproughton, Washbrook & Hintlesham | 5% | £325k | Low | 15 min |
Questions
Where is the IP9 postcode?
IP9 covers 4 neighbourhoods in Holbrook (Babergh), Capel St Mary, Ipswich, with 496 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in IP9?
The typical home price across IP9's neighbourhoods is £320k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in IP9?
7 primary and 1 secondary state schools have a IP9 postcode, plus 2 fee-paying.