Postcode Analysis Ipswich, East of England

REGATTA QUAY, IP4 1FF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for REGATTA QUAY, IP4 1FF.

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Population

151

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 42,700 /yr

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Employed

86%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IP4 1FF 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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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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1/10
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Area Character

IP4 1FF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 25% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £100k. Property prices are trending down 24.3% year-on-year.

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

IP4 1FF is an up-and-coming urban area on Regatta Quay, 0.6km from Ipswich in Ipswich. Administratively it sits within Alexandra ward and the Ipswich constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a eat, drink and be merry zone — areas dominated by food and entertainment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 65% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (71% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 131 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £100k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 24.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for IP4 1FF are sourced from Output Area E00183382 (shared with 8 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 1FF. The average age is 38.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.7%
Asian / British Asian6.1%
Black / African / Caribbean4.8%
Other / Mixed5.4%

Economic Activity

86%Active
FT: 71%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 173,000

21 sales · Mean £ 177,547

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

Crime around IP4 1FF is above average at 131 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 offences346
Shoplifting133
Criminal damage and arson75
Anti-social behaviour72
Public order71

school Local Schools

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St Helen's Primary School

Good455 pupils0.7 km
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St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich

Good421 pupils0.9 km
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Hillside Primary School

Requires Improvement493 pupils0.9 km
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St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich

Good406 pupils1.0 km
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Cliff Lane Primary School

Requires Improvement424 pupils1.2 km
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Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery

Good444 pupils1.2 km
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Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy

Good699 pupils1.2 km
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Westbridge Academy

Good9 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

65 nearby
  • Asian & Afro Ent Ltd0.5 km
  • Cakebox0.5 km
  • Cakes & Bakes by Lacey Grace0.6 km
  • JR's American Candy0.6 km
  • New Little Hut0.3 km
  • + 60 more
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Pub, NightClub

31 nearby
  • Central Conservative Club0.5 km
  • Distilled Republik0.4 km
  • Ipswich Masonic Hall Ltd0.7 km
  • Spread Eagle Public House0.3 km
  • The Plough Public House0.4 km
  • + 26 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

159 nearby
  • Applaud Coffee0.8 km
  • Cheeky Cow Burger Ltd0.4 km
  • Million Flavours0.3 km
  • Yaga's Juice Bar0.4 km
  • Arkana Coffee0.7 km
  • + 154 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Iceland0.7 km
  • East of England Co-op0.4 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

43 nearby
  • Ali Shi Shawarma0.4 km
  • Best Kebab & Pizza House / Best Kebab Centre0.4 km
  • Britannia Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Chicago Express Pizza0.5 km
  • Cone Chips Ltd0.6 km
  • + 38 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

9 nearby
  • Aramark0.2 km
  • Genesis Housing Association0.9 km
  • Salthouse Harbour Hotel0.1 km
  • The Dove Bed and Breakfast0.6 km
  • Genesis Housing Association0.4 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ipswich Station1.0 km
  • Derby Road1.7 km
  • Westerfield3.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Old Custom House0.1 km
  • Angel Lane0.2 km
  • Dance East0.2 km
  • Co-op Education Centre0.2 km
  • Blackfriars Court0.3 km