Postcode Analysis Ipswich, East of England

MUSEUM STREET, IP1 1JQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MUSEUM STREET, IP1 1JQ.

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Population

312

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 42,700 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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9/10
workEmployment
3/10
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10/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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10/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

IP1 1JQ 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. Property prices are trending down 43.2% year-on-year.

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

IP1 1JQ is an up-and-coming urban area on Museum Street, 0.2km from Ipswich in Ipswich. Administratively it sits within Alexandra ward and the Ipswich constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, IP1 1JQ is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are high (357 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £172k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 43.2% year-on-year. 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 1JQ are sourced from Output Area E00170870 (shared with 123 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 1JQ. 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

White / British74.6%
Asian / British Asian11.9%
Black / African / Caribbean6.8%
Other / Mixed6.8%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 6%
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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

£ 172,500

4 sales · Mean £ 172,500

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

Crime rates near IP1 1JQ are high at 357 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 offences518
Shoplifting262
Public order112
Criminal damage and arson90
Other theft80

school Local Schools

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St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich

Good406 pupils0.4 km
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St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich

Good421 pupils0.7 km
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Westbridge Academy

Good9 pupils0.7 km
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St Helen's Primary School

Good455 pupils1.0 km
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Handford Hall Primary School

Good345 pupils1.1 km
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Hillside Primary School

Requires Improvement493 pupils1.2 km
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Ranelagh Primary School

Good296 pupils1.3 km
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Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy

Good699 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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 Hut0.6 km
  • + 67 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

34 nearby
  • Central Conservative Club0.3 km
  • Distilled Republik0.4 km
  • Ipswich Masonic Hall Ltd0.5 km
  • Spread Eagle Public House0.6 km
  • The Plough Public House0.3 km
  • + 29 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

163 nearby
  • Applaud Coffee0.5 km
  • Cheeky Cow Burger Ltd0.6 km
  • Million Flavours0.6 km
  • Yaga's Juice Bar0.6 km
  • Arkana Coffee0.5 km
  • + 158 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • East of England Co-op0.8 km
  • Lidl1.0 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.3 km
  • Iceland0.3 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

44 nearby
  • Ali Shi Shawarma0.4 km
  • Best Kebab & Pizza House / Best Kebab Centre0.3 km
  • Britannia Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Chicago Express Pizza0.6 km
  • Cone Chips Ltd0.5 km
  • + 39 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

11 nearby
  • Aramark0.8 km
  • Genesis Housing Association0.8 km
  • Salthouse Harbour Hotel0.8 km
  • The Dove Bed and Breakfast1.0 km
  • Kingsley House Hotel0.9 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ipswich Station0.8 km
  • Derby Road2.3 km
  • Westerfield3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Willis Building0.1 km
  • Willis Building0.1 km
  • Willis Building0.1 km
  • Willis Building0.1 km
  • RBS0.1 km