Postcode Analysis Ipswich, East of England

COLLEGE STREET, IP4 1BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLLEGE STREET, IP4 1BF.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

172

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 42,700 /yr

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Employed

73%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IP4 1BF 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.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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Area Character

With 73% economic activity and an average age of 30, IP4 1BF is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.

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

IP4 1BF is an up-and-coming urban area on College Street, 0.5km from Ipswich in Ipswich. Administratively it sits within Alexandra ward and the Ipswich constituency.

For renters and young professionals, IP4 1BF offers a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. By day, the area transitions to a eat, drink and be merry character: areas dominated by food and entertainment. With residents averaging 30 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 74% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (57% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (154 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for IP4 1BF are sourced from Output Area E00170848 (shared with 6 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 1BF. The average age is 30.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British77.2%
Asian / British Asian7.0%
Black / African / Caribbean5.3%
Other / Mixed10.5%

Economic Activity

73%Active
FT: 57%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

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

Crime rates near IP4 1BF are high at 154 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 offences423
Shoplifting176
Anti-social behaviour93
Public order83
Criminal damage and arson76

school Local Schools

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Hillside Primary School

Requires Improvement493 pupils0.8 km
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St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich

Good406 pupils0.8 km
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St Helen's Primary School

Good455 pupils0.9 km
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St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich

Good421 pupils0.9 km
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Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy

Good699 pupils1.1 km
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Westbridge Academy

Good9 pupils1.2 km
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Cliff Lane Primary School

Requires Improvement424 pupils1.4 km
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Halifax Primary School

Good409 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

68 nearby
  • Helenka Mini Market0.7 km
  • Premier Express Spurdens Convienience Store0.7 km
  • The Bushel Box Ltd0.6 km
  • Uni Shop0.6 km
  • Cafe Bonbon0.5 km
  • + 63 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • Aramark0.5 km
  • Genesis Housing Association1.0 km
  • Salthouse Harbour Hotel0.4 km
  • The Dove Bed and Breakfast0.8 km
  • Travelodge0.7 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

32 nearby
  • Isaacs0.4 km
  • Lord Nelson Public House0.5 km
  • The County0.7 km
  • The Dove Street Inn0.7 km
  • Central Conservative Club0.4 km
  • + 27 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

163 nearby
  • Bistro On The Quay0.4 km
  • Chutneyz0.8 km
  • MADE0.8 km
  • Neptunes Fish & Chips0.9 km
  • Paddy and Scott's Cafe Ltd0.6 km
  • + 158 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Iceland0.7 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • East of England Co-op0.4 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

47 nearby
  • Antalya Grill0.8 km
  • Bella Napoli0.8 km
  • Express Kebab0.9 km
  • Papa John's0.8 km
  • Subway0.8 km
  • + 42 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ipswich Station0.7 km
  • Derby Road1.9 km
  • Westerfield3.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Dance East0.1 km
  • St Peter's Hall0.1 km
  • Old Custom House0.2 km
  • Old Bell0.2 km
  • Old Bell0.2 km