IP1 1DH is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.1km from Ipswich in Ipswich. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Alexandra ward and the Ipswich constituency.
IP1 1DH is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a eat, drink and be merry zone — areas dominated by food and entertainment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters.
Safety: Crime rates are high (299 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 1DH are sourced from Output Area E00170870 (shared with 123 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IP1 1DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IP1 1DH.
312
39
£ 42,700 /yr
55%
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
IP1 1DH has a significant social housing presence — 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 1DH. The average age is 38.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 1DH are high at 299 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
Westbridge Academy
St Helen's Primary School
Handford Hall Primary School
Hillside Primary School
Ranelagh Primary School
Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
74 nearby- Asian & Afro Ent Ltd0.4 km
- Cakebox0.4 km
- Cakes & Bakes by Lacey Grace0.3 km
- JR's American Candy0.3 km
- New Little Hut0.6 km
- + 69 more
Pub, NightClub
34 nearby- Central Conservative Club0.2 km
- Distilled Republik0.4 km
- Ipswich Masonic Hall Ltd0.4 km
- Spread Eagle Public House0.6 km
- The Plough Public House0.3 km
- + 29 more
Restaurant, Cafe
164 nearby- Applaud Coffee0.3 km
- Cheeky Cow Burger Ltd0.5 km
- Million Flavours0.5 km
- Yaga's Juice Bar0.5 km
- Arkana Coffee0.3 km
- + 159 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- East of England Co-op0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer0.1 km
- Iceland0.2 km
- Tesco0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
45 nearby- Ali Shi Shawarma0.4 km
- Best Kebab & Pizza House / Best Kebab Centre0.3 km
- Britannia Fish Bar0.5 km
- Chicago Express Pizza0.5 km
- Cone Chips Ltd0.4 km
- + 40 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
11 nearby- Aramark0.8 km
- Genesis Housing Association0.7 km
- Salthouse Harbour Hotel0.8 km
- The Dove Bed and Breakfast0.9 km
- Kingsley House Hotel1.0 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ipswich Station1.0 km
- Derby Road2.2 km
- Westerfield2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Buttermarket0.1 km
- RBS0.1 km
- Museum Street0.1 km
- Museum Street0.1 km
- Museum Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: IP11DH · Data under Open Government Licence