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.
REGATTA QUAY, IP4 1FF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for REGATTA QUAY, IP4 1FF.
151
39
£ 42,700 /yr
86%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St Helen's Primary School
St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich
Hillside Primary School
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich
Cliff Lane Primary School
Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery
Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy
Westbridge Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- East of England Co-op0.4 km
- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
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
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
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Postcode Profile: IP41FF · Data under Open Government Licence