IP4 1AP 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.
For renters and young professionals, IP4 1AP 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, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. 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 (262 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £138k, 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 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00170850 (shared with 111 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOWER BROOK STREET, IP4 1AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWER BROOK STREET, IP4 1AP.
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33
£ 42,700 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP4 1AP 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.
Area Character
IP4 1AP 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP4 1AP. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 105,000
13 sales · Mean £ 110,230
Detached
£ 548,750
2 sales · Mean £ 548,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near IP4 1AP are high at 262 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 Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich
St Helen's Primary School
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich
Westbridge Academy
Hillside Primary School
Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery
Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy
Handford Hall Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
70 nearby- Asian & Afro Ent Ltd0.3 km
- Cakebox0.3 km
- Cakes & Bakes by Lacey Grace0.3 km
- JR's American Candy0.3 km
- New Little Hut0.3 km
- + 65 more
Pub, NightClub
36 nearby- Central Conservative Club0.1 km
- Distilled Republik0.1 km
- Ipswich Masonic Hall Ltd0.4 km
- Spread Eagle Public House0.3 km
- The Plough Public House0.0 km
- + 31 more
Restaurant, Cafe
171 nearby- Applaud Coffee0.4 km
- Cheeky Cow Burger Ltd0.3 km
- Million Flavours0.3 km
- Yaga's Juice Bar0.3 km
- Arkana Coffee0.4 km
- + 166 more
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
Takeaway Shop
46 nearby- Ali Shi Shawarma0.1 km
- Best Kebab & Pizza House / Best Kebab Centre0.0 km
- Britannia Fish Bar0.4 km
- Chicago Express Pizza0.3 km
- Cone Chips Ltd0.3 km
- + 41 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
11 nearby- Aramark0.5 km
- Genesis Housing Association0.7 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 Station0.0 km
- Old Cattle Market Bus Station0.0 km
- Old Cattle Market Bus Station0.0 km
- Old Cattle Market Bus Station0.0 km
- Old Cattle Market Bus Station0.0 km
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Postcode Profile: IP41AP · Data under Open Government Licence