IP4 1AU is an up-and-coming urban area on Tacket Street, 0.3km from Ipswich in Ipswich. Administratively it sits within Alexandra ward and the Ipswich constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. 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 (258 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £80k, 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 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00170850 (shared with 111 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TACKET STREET, IP4 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TACKET STREET, IP4 1AU.
422
33
£ 42,700 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP4 1AU 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
72% of homes in IP4 1AU are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. 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 1AU. 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
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
£ 100,000
2 sales · Mean £ 100,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near IP4 1AU are high at 258 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
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich
Handford Hall Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
70 nearby- Holland & Barrett0.2 km
- Ipswich Ripple Food Co0.3 km
- The JuiceWorks0.6 km
- Three Penny Convenience Store0.6 km
- Wildgoose Fine Foods0.1 km
- + 65 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
11 nearby- Genesis Housing Association0.2 km
- Novotel Hotel0.4 km
- Aramark0.5 km
- Genesis Housing Association0.6 km
- Salthouse Harbour Hotel0.5 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
37 nearby- Ipswich Labour Club0.2 km
- Mannings Public House0.4 km
- Revolution0.2 km
- The Arbor House0.7 km
- The Cricketers0.4 km
- + 32 more
Restaurant, Cafe
165 nearby- Cosy Club Ipswich0.2 km
- LV0.5 km
- @twenty50.3 km
- BB's Coffee and Muffins0.3 km
- Berridges Jewellers Ltd0.2 km
- + 160 more
Takeaway Shop
45 nearby- Krispy Kreme Ipswich0.2 km
- Carters0.4 km
- I-Scream0.3 km
- Ruby and Pebs0.3 km
- ShakeAway0.2 km
- + 40 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- East of England Co-op0.8 km
- Iceland0.3 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ipswich Station1.0 km
- Derby Road1.9 km
- Westerfield2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Sainsbury's0.0 km
- Christ Church0.1 km
- Opium0.1 km
- Cafe Nero0.1 km
- Old Cattle Market Bus Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: IP41AU · Data under Open Government Licence