IP1 1AN is an up-and-coming urban area on Cromwell Square, 0.2km from Ipswich in Ipswich. Administratively it sits within Alexandra ward and the Ipswich constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, IP1 1AN is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, business quarters in major regional cities. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Ipswich.
Safety: Crime rates are high (323 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £114k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 4.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for IP1 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00170846 (shared with 1060 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CROMWELL SQUARE, IP1 1AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROMWELL SQUARE, IP1 1AN.
204
41
£ 42,700 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 38% of tenure in IP1 1AN — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant. Property prices are trending up 4.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP1 1AN. The average age is 41.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 114,250
34 sales · Mean £ 114,514
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near IP1 1AN are high at 323 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 Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich
St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich
Westbridge Academy
St Helen's Primary School
Hillside Primary School
Handford Hall Primary School
Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy
Ranelagh Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
74 nearby- Helenka Mini Market0.8 km
- Premier Express Spurdens Convienience Store0.9 km
- The Bushel Box Ltd0.8 km
- Uni Shop0.7 km
- Cafe Bonbon0.3 km
- + 69 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
11 nearby- Aramark0.7 km
- Genesis Housing Association0.9 km
- Salthouse Harbour Hotel0.6 km
- The Dove Bed and Breakfast0.9 km
- Travelodge0.9 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
35 nearby- Isaacs0.6 km
- Lord Nelson Public House0.7 km
- The County0.7 km
- The Dove Street Inn0.8 km
- The Woolpack Inn Public House1.0 km
- + 30 more
Restaurant, Cafe
169 nearby- Bistro On The Quay0.6 km
- MADE0.9 km
- Paddy and Scott's Cafe Ltd0.8 km
- Survivors in Transition0.7 km
- The Forge Kitchen0.9 km
- + 164 more
Takeaway Shop
45 nearby- Antalya Grill0.9 km
- Mizu Takeaway0.3 km
- The Kiosk0.6 km
- City Grill / City Pizza0.6 km
- Gourmet Burgers0.5 km
- + 40 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- East of England Co-op0.6 km
- Iceland0.4 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ipswich Station0.7 km
- Derby Road2.2 km
- Westerfield3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Willis Building0.1 km
- Willis Building0.1 km
- Willis Building0.1 km
- Willis Building0.2 km
- St Peter's Hall0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: IP11AN · Data under Open Government Licence