Postcode Analysis Ipswich, East of England

LOWER BROOK STREET, IP4 1AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWER BROOK STREET, IP4 1AG.

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Population

344

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Avg Age

38

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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: IP4 1AG represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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1/10
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1/10
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9/10
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4/10
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10/10
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4/10
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10/10
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1/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. IP4 1AG spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £130k.

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

IP4 1AG is an up-and-coming urban area on Lower Brook Street, 0.3km from Ipswich in Ipswich. Administratively it sits within Alexandra ward and the Ipswich constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, IP4 1AG is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 31% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are high (275 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £130k, 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 IP4 1AG are sourced from Output Area E00152685 (shared with 28 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 IP4 1AG. The average age is 38.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British72.2%
Asian / British Asian13.6%
Black / African / Caribbean4.6%
Other / Mixed9.6%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 37%
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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 130,000

3 sales · Mean £ 116,666

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

Crime rates near IP4 1AG are high at 275 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 offences564
Shoplifting311
Public order123
Other theft103
Criminal damage and arson95

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 Helen's Primary School

Good455 pupils0.7 km
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St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich

Good406 pupils0.7 km
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Westbridge Academy

Good9 pupils1.1 km
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Hillside Primary School

Requires Improvement493 pupils1.1 km
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Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery

Good444 pupils1.3 km
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Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy

Good699 pupils1.5 km
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Handford Hall Primary School

Good345 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

70 nearby
  • Asian & Afro Ent Ltd0.3 km
  • Cakebox0.3 km
  • Cakes & Bakes by Lacey Grace0.2 km
  • JR's American Candy0.2 km
  • New Little Hut0.3 km
  • + 65 more
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Pub, NightClub

37 nearby
  • Central Conservative Club0.1 km
  • Distilled Republik0.0 km
  • Ipswich Masonic Hall Ltd0.4 km
  • Spread Eagle Public House0.2 km
  • The Plough Public House0.0 km
  • + 32 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

167 nearby
  • Applaud Coffee0.4 km
  • Cheeky Cow Burger Ltd0.3 km
  • Million Flavours0.2 km
  • Yaga's Juice Bar0.3 km
  • Arkana Coffee0.4 km
  • + 162 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.1 km
  • East of England Co-op0.7 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.5 km
  • Iceland0.4 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

46 nearby
  • Ali Shi Shawarma0.0 km
  • Best Kebab & Pizza House / Best Kebab Centre0.0 km
  • Britannia Fish Bar0.4 km
  • Chicago Express Pizza0.3 km
  • Cone Chips Ltd0.2 km
  • + 41 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

11 nearby
  • Aramark0.4 km
  • Genesis Housing Association0.6 km
  • Salthouse Harbour Hotel0.4 km
  • The Dove Bed and Breakfast0.6 km
  • Selig Suffolk Trust0.7 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ipswich Station1.0 km
  • Derby Road1.9 km
  • Westerfield3.0 km

Bus Stops

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