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Christchurch Park neighbourhood sees house prices rise by £20k

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 27 Oct, 11:32 · Archive

Houses in Ipswich's Christchurch Park neighbourhood are selling for an average of £20,000 more than last year, making it the most desirable area to buy in Suffolk's capital according to the House Growth Report.

The report, created by Online Marketing Surgery and MG Timber using data from the Office for National Statistics, ranks neighbourhoods in Ipswich based on house price percentage change from March 2025 to March 2026. The Christchurch Park area offers locals access to extensive green space, mature trees, landscaped gardens and open lawns, described as particularly appealing to families, professionals and people who value an outdoor lifestyle.

The neighbourhood's Victorian and Edwardian properties, many more than a century old, line streets surrounding the park. Much of the area took shape between 1880 and 1914, when substantial villas and larger family homes were built. The park itself dates back to at least the 12th century, when the land formed part of the estate of the Augustinian Priory of the Holy Trinity. Amenities include free-to-use tennis courts, a bowling green, the Christchurch Mansion Tea Room and a park kiosk.

Christchurch Park neighbourhood sees house prices rise by £20k
Image: Ipswich Star

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In this story: Christchurch Park · Ipswich · Suffolk · Office for National Statistics · Ipswich Borough Council

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