IP1 1DJ is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.1km from Ipswich in Ipswich. Administratively it sits within Alexandra ward and the Ipswich constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, IP1 1DJ is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, major retail centres of national and regional significance. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are high (312 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 IP1 1DJ are sourced from Output Area E00152699 (shared with 91 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IP1 1DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IP1 1DJ.
391
36
£ 42,700 /yr
56%
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 37% of tenure in IP1 1DJ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP1 1DJ. The average age is 36.3. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near IP1 1DJ are high at 312 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 Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich
St Helen's Primary School
Westbridge Academy
Hillside Primary School
Handford Hall Primary School
Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
69 nearby- Asian & Afro Ent Ltd0.3 km
- Cakebox0.2 km
- Cakes & Bakes by Lacey Grace0.2 km
- JR's American Candy0.2 km
- New Little Hut0.4 km
- + 64 more
Pub, NightClub
35 nearby- Central Conservative Club0.1 km
- Distilled Republik0.2 km
- Ipswich Masonic Hall Ltd0.3 km
- Spread Eagle Public House0.4 km
- The Plough Public House0.2 km
- + 30 more
Restaurant, Cafe
165 nearby- Applaud Coffee0.2 km
- Cheeky Cow Burger Ltd0.4 km
- Million Flavours0.4 km
- Yaga's Juice Bar0.4 km
- Arkana Coffee0.2 km
- + 160 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- East of England Co-op0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer0.3 km
- Iceland0.2 km
- Tesco0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
42 nearby- Ali Shi Shawarma0.2 km
- Best Kebab & Pizza House / Best Kebab Centre0.2 km
- Britannia Fish Bar0.4 km
- Chicago Express Pizza0.3 km
- Cone Chips Ltd0.2 km
- + 37 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
11 nearby- Aramark0.6 km
- Genesis Housing Association0.6 km
- Salthouse Harbour Hotel0.6 km
- The Dove Bed and Breakfast0.7 km
- Selig Suffolk Trust0.5 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ipswich Station1.0 km
- Derby Road2.1 km
- Westerfield2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Tavern Street0.1 km
- Buttermarket0.1 km
- Cafe Nero0.1 km
- Buttermarket0.1 km
- Revolution0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: IP11DJ · Data under Open Government Licence