IP4 1DW is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.5km from Ipswich in Ipswich. Administratively it sits within Alexandra ward and the Ipswich constituency.
For renters and young professionals, IP4 1DW offers a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. Outside of residential hours, areas dominated by food and entertainment. At 30 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 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 above average at 130 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for IP4 1DW are sourced from Output Area E00170848 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IP4 1DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IP4 1DW.
172
30
£ 42,700 /yr
73%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP4 1DW 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
High employment, young population. IP4 1DW combines 73% economic activity with a 30-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP4 1DW. 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
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around IP4 1DW is above average at 130 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
Hillside Primary School
St Helen's Primary School
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich
St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich
Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy
Westbridge Academy
Cliff Lane Primary School
Halifax Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
64 nearby- Helenka Mini Market0.7 km
- JAKO'SGROUP International Food1.0 km
- Premier Express Spurdens Convienience Store0.6 km
- The Bushel Box Ltd0.5 km
- Uni Shop0.6 km
- + 59 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- Aramark0.4 km
- Genesis Housing Association1.0 km
- Salthouse Harbour Hotel0.3 km
- The Dove Bed and Breakfast0.8 km
- Travelodge0.6 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
31 nearby- Isaacs0.3 km
- Lord Nelson Public House0.4 km
- The County0.7 km
- The Dove Street Inn0.7 km
- Central Conservative Club0.5 km
- + 26 more
Restaurant, Cafe
161 nearby- Bistro On The Quay0.3 km
- Chutneyz0.7 km
- MADE0.8 km
- Neptunes Fish & Chips0.8 km
- Paddy and Scott's Cafe Ltd0.5 km
- + 156 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- East of England Co-op0.3 km
- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
45 nearby- Antalya Grill0.8 km
- Bella Napoli0.7 km
- Express Kebab0.8 km
- Papa John's0.8 km
- Subway0.8 km
- + 40 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ipswich Station0.8 km
- Derby Road1.9 km
- Westerfield3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Dance East0.0 km
- Old Custom House0.1 km
- Old Bell0.2 km
- Old Bell0.2 km
- St Peter's Hall0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: IP41DW · Data under Open Government Licence