IP1 1ED is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Ipswich in Ipswich. Administratively it sits within Alexandra ward and the Ipswich constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 85% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Ipswich.
Safety: Crime rates are high (253 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 1ED are sourced from Output Area E00170845 (shared with 44 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IP1 1ED House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IP1 1ED.
149
30
£ 42,700 /yr
65%
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
85% of homes in IP1 1ED are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP1 1ED. The average age is 30.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near IP1 1ED are high at 253 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
Westbridge Academy
St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich
Hillside Primary School
Handford Hall Primary School
St Helen's Primary School
Ranelagh Primary School
Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
71 nearby- Asian & Afro Ent Ltd0.7 km
- Cakebox0.7 km
- Cakes & Bakes by Lacey Grace0.6 km
- JR's American Candy0.6 km
- New Little Hut0.8 km
- + 66 more
Pub, NightClub
32 nearby- Central Conservative Club0.5 km
- Distilled Republik0.5 km
- Ipswich Masonic Hall Ltd0.7 km
- Spread Eagle Public House0.7 km
- The Plough Public House0.5 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
166 nearby- Applaud Coffee0.7 km
- Cheeky Cow Burger Ltd0.8 km
- Million Flavours0.7 km
- Yaga's Juice Bar0.8 km
- Arkana Coffee0.7 km
- + 161 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- East of England Co-op0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer0.4 km
- Iceland0.5 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
44 nearby- Ali Shi Shawarma0.5 km
- Best Kebab & Pizza House / Best Kebab Centre0.5 km
- Britannia Fish Bar0.8 km
- Chicago Express Pizza0.8 km
- Cone Chips Ltd0.7 km
- + 39 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- Carlton Hotel0.7 km
- Aramark0.9 km
- Salthouse Harbour Hotel0.8 km
- Kingsley House Hotel0.8 km
- Selig Suffolk Trust0.5 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ipswich Station0.6 km
- Derby Road2.4 km
- Westerfield3.2 km
Bus Stops
- St Clare House0.0 km
- AXA Offices0.1 km
- St Clare House0.1 km
- AXA Offices0.1 km
- Willis Building0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: IP11ED · Data under Open Government Licence