IP4 1AX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.8km from Ipswich in Ipswich. Administratively it sits within Alexandra ward and the Ipswich constituency.
For renters and young professionals, IP4 1AX offers a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. Outside of residential hours, big city services, with accommodation and food. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 49% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for IP4 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00170844 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IP4 1AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IP4 1AX.
163
44
£ 42,700 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP4 1AX 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. IP4 1AX spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (44) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP4 1AX. The average age is 44.0. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around IP4 1AX is moderate at 65 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Helen's Primary School
St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich
Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery
Cliff Lane Primary School
Hillside Primary School
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich
Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
62 nearby- Asian & Afro Ent Ltd0.5 km
- Cakebox0.6 km
- Cakes & Bakes by Lacey Grace0.6 km
- JR's American Candy0.6 km
- New Little Hut0.3 km
- + 57 more
Pub, NightClub
32 nearby- Central Conservative Club0.6 km
- Distilled Republik0.5 km
- Ipswich Masonic Hall Ltd0.8 km
- Spread Eagle Public House0.3 km
- The Plough Public House0.5 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
155 nearby- Applaud Coffee0.8 km
- Cheeky Cow Burger Ltd0.4 km
- Million Flavours0.3 km
- Yaga's Juice Bar0.4 km
- Arkana Coffee0.8 km
- + 150 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- East of England Co-op0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer1.0 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
44 nearby- Ali Shi Shawarma0.4 km
- Best Kebab & Pizza House / Best Kebab Centre0.5 km
- Britannia Fish Bar0.6 km
- Chicago Express Pizza0.5 km
- Cone Chips Ltd0.6 km
- + 39 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- Aramark0.1 km
- Genesis Housing Association0.9 km
- Salthouse Harbour Hotel0.1 km
- The Dove Bed and Breakfast0.5 km
- Genesis Housing Association0.5 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ipswich Station1.2 km
- Derby Road1.5 km
- Westerfield3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Fore Street0.1 km
- Angel Lane0.1 km
- Co-op Education Centre0.2 km
- Suffolk New College0.3 km
- Coprolite Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: IP41AX · Data under Open Government Licence