IP1 1HE is an up-and-coming urban area on Museum Street, 0.1km from Ipswich in Ipswich. Administratively it sits within Alexandra ward and the Ipswich constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, IP1 1HE is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, business quarters in major regional cities. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are high (260 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £147k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1HE are sourced from Output Area E00170870 (shared with 123 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MUSEUM STREET, IP1 1HE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MUSEUM STREET, IP1 1HE.
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
Social renting makes up 36% of tenure in IP1 1HE — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 1HE. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 155,000
12 sales · Mean £ 153,791
Terraced
£ 112,500
1 sales · Mean £ 112,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near IP1 1HE are high at 260 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
Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
72 nearby- Asian & Afro Ent Ltd0.6 km
- Cakebox0.5 km
- Cakes & Bakes by Lacey Grace0.5 km
- JR's American Candy0.5 km
- New Little Hut0.7 km
- + 67 more
Pub, NightClub
34 nearby- Central Conservative Club0.3 km
- Distilled Republik0.4 km
- Ipswich Masonic Hall Ltd0.5 km
- Spread Eagle Public House0.7 km
- The Plough Public House0.4 km
- + 29 more
Restaurant, Cafe
159 nearby- Applaud Coffee0.4 km
- Cheeky Cow Burger Ltd0.6 km
- Million Flavours0.6 km
- Yaga's Juice Bar0.6 km
- Arkana Coffee0.5 km
- + 154 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- Iceland0.3 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- East of England Co-op0.9 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
44 nearby- Ali Shi Shawarma0.5 km
- Best Kebab & Pizza House / Best Kebab Centre0.4 km
- Britannia Fish Bar0.6 km
- Chicago Express Pizza0.6 km
- Cone Chips Ltd0.5 km
- + 39 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
11 nearby- Aramark0.9 km
- Genesis Housing Association0.8 km
- Salthouse Harbour Hotel0.8 km
- The Dove Bed and Breakfast1.0 km
- Genesis Housing Association0.4 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ipswich Station0.9 km
- Derby Road2.3 km
- Westerfield2.9 km
Bus Stops
- RBS0.1 km
- Museum Street0.1 km
- Museum Street0.1 km
- Willis Building0.1 km
- Buttermarket0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: IP11HE · Data under Open Government Licence