Area Analysis Ipswich, East of England

IP4 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the IP4 postcode area.

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Population

38,432

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 46,133 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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5/10
family_restroomFamily
4/10
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9/10
workEmployment
7/10
diversity_3Diversity
8/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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10/10
homeHome Ownership
4/10
trending_upInvestment
5/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 63% owner-occupation and average age 42, IP4 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £271k. Property prices are trending down 4.8% year-on-year.

home £271,343 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP4 is a postcode district in Ipswich, East of England, covering 944 active and 277 retired postcodes.

The largest share of IP4 (12%) is characterised by a working urban area with a mix of terrace houses and flats, mostly families, alongside an area where many residents are new to the country, mostly renting privately (11%). This mix of 9 distinct neighbourhood types makes IP4 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in IP4 are around £271k, down 4.8% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across IP4 at 226 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 42 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full IP4 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.2%
Asian / British Asian7.3%
Black / African / Caribbean2.5%
Other / Mixed6.1%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences3736
Criminal damage and arson809
Anti-social behaviour802
Public order685
Other theft615

school Local Schools

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Northgate High School

Good1778 pupils
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Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery

Good444 pupils
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St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich

Good209 pupils
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St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich

Good421 pupils
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Copleston High School

Good1839 pupils
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St Alban's Catholic High School

Good962 pupils
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Sidegate Primary School

Good642 pupils
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St Helen's Primary School

Good455 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

11 nearby
  • ADC Leisure Ltd
  • 213-215 Cauldwell Hall Road
  • Aramark
  • Genesis Housing Association
  • Genesis Housing Association
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

68 nearby
  • Cafe At The Hold
  • Costa Coffee
  • Humber Doucy Sports And Social Club
  • Costa Coffee - (South Wards)
  • Oasis Lounge
  • + 63 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

40 nearby
  • Fusion
  • Spedeworth Motorsports
  • Antalya Grill
  • Bar A-Z
  • Bella Napoli
  • + 35 more
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Retailers - Other

47 nearby
  • B & M Retail Ltd
  • Alamin Halal Butchers
  • Angel Food & Wine Store
  • Asian & Afro Ent Ltd
  • Bazar Shop
  • + 42 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • East of England Co-op
  • East of England Co-op
  • East of England Co-op
  • East of England Co-op
  • Premier
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

25 nearby
  • Golf Hotel
  • 341-343 Woodbridge Road
  • Cock And Pye Public House
  • Distilled Republik
  • Duke Of York
  • + 20 more