IP1 1AG is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from Ipswich in Ipswich. Administratively it sits within Alexandra ward and the Ipswich constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, IP1 1AG is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a eat, drink and be merry character: areas dominated by food and entertainment. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Ipswich.
Safety: Crime rates are high (321 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for IP1 1AG are sourced from Output Area E00170846 (shared with 1060 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IP1 1AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IP1 1AG.
204
41
£ 42,700 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 38% social renting, IP1 1AG is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP1 1AG. The average age is 41.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near IP1 1AG are high at 321 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich
St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich
St Helen's Primary School
Westbridge Academy
Hillside Primary School
Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy
Handford Hall Primary School
Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
72 nearby- Helenka Mini Market0.7 km
- Premier Express Spurdens Convienience Store0.8 km
- The Bushel Box Ltd0.7 km
- Uni Shop0.6 km
- Cafe Bonbon0.2 km
- + 67 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
11 nearby- Aramark0.6 km
- Genesis Housing Association0.8 km
- Salthouse Harbour Hotel0.5 km
- The Dove Bed and Breakfast0.8 km
- Travelodge0.8 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
35 nearby- Isaacs0.5 km
- Lord Nelson Public House0.6 km
- The County0.6 km
- The Dove Street Inn0.7 km
- The Woolpack Inn Public House0.9 km
- + 30 more
Restaurant, Cafe
170 nearby- Bistro On The Quay0.5 km
- Chutneyz1.0 km
- MADE0.8 km
- Paddy and Scott's Cafe Ltd0.7 km
- Survivors in Transition0.6 km
- + 165 more
Takeaway Shop
44 nearby- Antalya Grill0.8 km
- Bella Napoli0.9 km
- Mizu Takeaway0.3 km
- The Kiosk0.5 km
- City Grill / City Pizza0.5 km
- + 39 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- East of England Co-op0.6 km
- Iceland0.4 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ipswich Station0.8 km
- Derby Road2.1 km
- Westerfield3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Old Cattle Market Bus Station0.1 km
- Old Cattle Market Bus Station0.1 km
- Old Cattle Market Bus Station0.1 km
- Old Cattle Market Bus Station0.1 km
- Old Cattle Market Bus Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: IP11AG · Data under Open Government Licence