IP4 1EB is an up-and-coming urban area on Upper Brook Street, 0.2km from Ipswich in Ipswich. Administratively it sits within Alexandra ward and the Ipswich constituency.
For renters and young professionals, IP4 1EB 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. Outside of residential hours, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. At 33 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 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 (264 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £225k. 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 1EB are sourced from Output Area E00170850 (shared with 111 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
UPPER BROOK STREET, IP4 1EB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPPER BROOK STREET, IP4 1EB.
422
33
£ 42,700 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP4 1EB 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 1EB 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 1EB. 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
Terraced
£ 225,000
1 sales · Mean £ 225,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near IP4 1EB are high at 264 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
Handford Hall Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
69 nearby- Asian & Afro Ent Ltd0.2 km
- Cakebox0.2 km
- Cakes & Bakes by Lacey Grace0.1 km
- JR's American Candy0.1 km
- New Little Hut0.3 km
- + 64 more
Pub, NightClub
37 nearby- Central Conservative Club0.0 km
- Distilled Republik0.1 km
- Ipswich Masonic Hall Ltd0.3 km
- Spread Eagle Public House0.3 km
- The Plough Public House0.1 km
- + 32 more
Restaurant, Cafe
167 nearby- Applaud Coffee0.3 km
- Cheeky Cow Burger Ltd0.3 km
- Million Flavours0.3 km
- Yaga's Juice Bar0.3 km
- Arkana Coffee0.3 km
- + 162 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- East of England Co-op0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.4 km
- Iceland0.3 km
- Tesco0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
43 nearby- Ali Shi Shawarma0.1 km
- Best Kebab & Pizza House / Best Kebab Centre0.1 km
- Britannia Fish Bar0.3 km
- Chicago Express Pizza0.2 km
- Cone Chips Ltd0.1 km
- + 38 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
11 nearby- Aramark0.5 km
- Genesis Housing Association0.5 km
- Salthouse Harbour Hotel0.5 km
- The Dove Bed and Breakfast0.6 km
- Selig Suffolk Trust0.6 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ipswich Station1.0 km
- Derby Road2.0 km
- Westerfield2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Cafe Nero0.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- Buttermarket0.1 km
- Tavern Street0.1 km
- Revolution0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: IP41EB · Data under Open Government Licence