Is IP4 4LW a safe place to live?

Yes, IP4 4LW is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 13 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in IP4 4LW?

The average property price in IP4 4LW is currently around £352k.

What is the population of IP4 4LW?

The population for the IP4 4LW area is approximately 334 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Ipswich, East of England

BRAMLEY CHASE, IP4 4LW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRAMLEY CHASE, IP4 4LW.

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

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Population

334

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 45,000 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IP4 4LW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10

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10/10

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7/10

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9/10

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3/10

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9/10

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9/10

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10/10

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1/10

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Area Character

IP4 4LW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £352k, 94% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP4 4LW is a sought-after residential area on Bramley Chase, 0.9km from California in Ipswich. Administratively it sits within Rushmere ward and the Ipswich constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in IP4, IP4 4LW offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 94% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £352k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for IP4 4LW are sourced from Output Area E00152891 (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 4LW. The average age is 40.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.0%

Asian / British Asian5.8%

Black / African / Caribbean1.2%

Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

51%Active

FT: 34%

Unemployed: 0%

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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 352,000

1 sales · Mean £ 352,000

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

IP4 4LW has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences27

Criminal damage and arson12

Other theft12

Vehicle crime8

Anti-social behaviour6

school Local Schools

St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich

Good209 pupils0.4 km

Parkside Academy

Requires Improvement8 pupils0.6 km

St Alban's Catholic High School

Good962 pupils0.6 km

Sidegate Primary School

Good642 pupils0.7 km

Rushmere Hall Primary School

Good604 pupils0.8 km

St Christopher's Academy

Good0 pupils0.9 km

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich

Outstanding213 pupils1.0 km

Northgate High School

Good1778 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby

Lattice Lodge0.6 km

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby

Murton Florists0.7 km
Roundwood Service Station0.6 km
Sainsbury's0.6 km
Spar Stores0.4 km
Express News0.7 km
+ 8 more

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby

Lattice Barn Public House0.4 km
Roundwood Bowling Club0.7 km
The Selkirk Public House0.5 km
The Fat Cat Public House0.8 km
The Old Times Public House0.7 km
+ 1 more

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby

Cafe 60.8 km
Greggs0.7 km
Selkirk Signature0.5 km
Taste Community Cafe0.7 km
Ottoman0.5 km
+ 3 more

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Supermarkets

6 nearby

East of England Co-op0.7 km
East of England Co-op1.0 km
Unwrapped & Refill0.5 km
East of England Co-op0.8 km
East of England Co-op0.5 km
+ 1 more

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby

Ipswich Codfather1.0 km
Mr Korai0.4 km
Rushmere Takeaway0.5 km
Subway at Applegreen0.7 km
The Golden Fish0.5 km
+ 10 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Derby Road1.7 km
Westerfield2.5 km
Ipswich Station3.5 km

Bus Stops

Bramley Chase0.1 km
Bramley Chase0.1 km
Norbury Road0.1 km
Norbury Road0.1 km
Westbury Road0.1 km