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.
IP4 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the IP4 postcode area.
38,432
42
£ 46,133 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Northgate High School
Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich
St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich
Copleston High School
St Alban's Catholic High School
Sidegate Primary School
St Helen's Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
11 nearby- ADC Leisure Ltd
- 213-215 Cauldwell Hall Road
- Aramark
- Genesis Housing Association
- Genesis Housing Association
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- Golf Hotel
- 341-343 Woodbridge Road
- Cock And Pye Public House
- Distilled Republik
- Duke Of York
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
68 nearby- Costa Coffee - (South Wards)
- Oasis Lounge
- River Coffee
- Taste of India
- Cafe At The Hold
- + 63 more
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
Takeaway Shop
40 nearby- Fusion
- Spedeworth Motorsports
- Antalya Grill
- Bar A-Z
- Bella Napoli
- + 35 more
Retailers - Other
47 nearby- W H Smith - Outpatients
- W H Smith - South Wards
- One Stop
- B & M Retail Ltd
- Alamin Halal Butchers
- + 42 more
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Area Profile: IP4 · Data under Open Government Licence