Postcode Analysis Ipswich, East of England

BUTTER MARKET, IP1 1BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BUTTER MARKET, IP1 1BJ.

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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 1BJ 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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1/10
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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

IP1 1BJ is a high-turnover rental hub — with 72% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. 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 1BJ is an up-and-coming urban area on Butter Market, 0.2km from Ipswich in Ipswich. Administratively it sits within Alexandra ward and the Ipswich constituency.

For renters and young professionals, IP1 1BJ 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. During the day, traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 (285 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 1BJ 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 1BJ. 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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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime rates near IP1 1BJ are high at 285 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 offences558
Shoplifting309
Public order118
Other theft97
Criminal damage and arson94

school Local Schools

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

Good421 pupils0.4 km
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St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich

Good406 pupils0.7 km
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St Helen's Primary School

Good455 pupils0.7 km
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Westbridge Academy

Good9 pupils1.0 km
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Hillside Primary School

Requires Improvement493 pupils1.3 km
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Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery

Good444 pupils1.4 km
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Handford Hall Primary School

Good345 pupils1.4 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich

Outstanding213 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

68 nearby
  • Asian & Afro Ent Ltd0.2 km
  • Cakebox0.2 km
  • Cakes & Bakes by Lacey Grace0.1 km
  • JR's American Candy0.1 km
  • New Little Hut0.3 km
  • + 63 more
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Pub, NightClub

36 nearby
  • Central Conservative Club0.1 km
  • Distilled Republik0.2 km
  • Ipswich Masonic Hall Ltd0.2 km
  • Spread Eagle Public House0.4 km
  • The Plough Public House0.2 km
  • + 31 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

165 nearby
  • Applaud Coffee0.2 km
  • Cheeky Cow Burger Ltd0.3 km
  • Million Flavours0.3 km
  • Yaga's Juice Bar0.3 km
  • Arkana Coffee0.2 km
  • + 160 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.1 km
  • East of England Co-op0.9 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.3 km
  • Iceland0.2 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

43 nearby
  • Ali Shi Shawarma0.2 km
  • Best Kebab & Pizza House / Best Kebab Centre0.2 km
  • Britannia Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Chicago Express Pizza0.3 km
  • Cone Chips Ltd0.1 km
  • + 38 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

11 nearby
  • Aramark0.6 km
  • Genesis Housing Association0.5 km
  • Salthouse Harbour Hotel0.6 km
  • The Dove Bed and Breakfast0.6 km
  • Selig Suffolk Trust0.6 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ipswich Station1.1 km
  • Derby Road2.0 km
  • Westerfield2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Buttermarket0.0 km
  • Cafe Nero0.0 km
  • Tavern Street0.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.1 km
  • Northgate Street0.1 km