Postcode Analysis Ipswich, East of England

IP1 1AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IP1 1AY.

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Population

422

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 42,700 /yr

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Employed

64%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IP1 1AY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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8/10
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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

72% of homes in IP1 1AY are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP1 1AY is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.1km from Ipswich in Ipswich. Administratively it sits within Alexandra ward and the Ipswich constituency.

For renters and young professionals, IP1 1AY offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Outside of residential hours, traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. At 33 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 72% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Ipswich. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (308 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for IP1 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00170850 (shared with 111 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP1 1AY. The average age is 33.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British63.7%
Asian / British Asian20.7%
Black / African / Caribbean3.6%
Other / Mixed12.1%

Economic Activity

64%Active
FT: 47%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near IP1 1AY are high at 308 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.

Violence and sexual offences525
Shoplifting315
Public order116
Other theft96
Criminal damage and arson91

school Local Schools

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

Good421 pupils0.6 km
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St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich

Good406 pupils0.6 km
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St Helen's Primary School

Good455 pupils0.8 km
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Westbridge Academy

Good9 pupils1.0 km
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Hillside Primary School

Requires Improvement493 pupils1.1 km
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Handford Hall Primary School

Good345 pupils1.4 km
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Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery

Good444 pupils1.4 km
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Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy

Good699 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

71 nearby
  • Asian & Afro Ent Ltd0.4 km
  • Cakebox0.3 km
  • Cakes & Bakes by Lacey Grace0.3 km
  • JR's American Candy0.3 km
  • New Little Hut0.4 km
  • + 66 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

35 nearby
  • Central Conservative Club0.1 km
  • Distilled Republik0.2 km
  • Ipswich Masonic Hall Ltd0.4 km
  • Spread Eagle Public House0.4 km
  • The Plough Public House0.1 km
  • + 30 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

170 nearby
  • Applaud Coffee0.4 km
  • Cheeky Cow Burger Ltd0.4 km
  • Million Flavours0.4 km
  • Yaga's Juice Bar0.4 km
  • Arkana Coffee0.4 km
  • + 165 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.1 km
  • East of England Co-op0.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.4 km
  • Iceland0.3 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

46 nearby
  • Ali Shi Shawarma0.2 km
  • Best Kebab & Pizza House / Best Kebab Centre0.1 km
  • Britannia Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Chicago Express Pizza0.4 km
  • Cone Chips Ltd0.3 km
  • + 41 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

11 nearby
  • Aramark0.6 km
  • Genesis Housing Association0.7 km
  • Salthouse Harbour Hotel0.6 km
  • The Dove Bed and Breakfast0.7 km
  • Selig Suffolk Trust0.6 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ipswich Station0.9 km
  • Derby Road2.1 km
  • Westerfield2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Revolution0.0 km
  • Revolution0.0 km
  • Old Cattle Market Bus Station0.0 km
  • Old Cattle Market Bus Station0.1 km
  • Old Cattle Market Bus Station0.1 km