Postcode Analysis Ipswich, East of England

IP1 1ED House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IP1 1ED.

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Population

149

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 42,700 /yr

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Employed

65%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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5/10
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10/10
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1/10
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4/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British60.7%
Asian / British Asian25.3%
Black / African / Caribbean2.7%
Other / Mixed11.3%

Economic Activity

65%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 8%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences426
Shoplifting138
Public order97
Criminal damage and arson72
Other theft61

school Local Schools

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St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich

Good406 pupils0.4 km
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Westbridge Academy

Good9 pupils0.8 km
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St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich

Good421 pupils0.9 km
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Hillside Primary School

Requires Improvement493 pupils1.0 km
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Handford Hall Primary School

Good345 pupils1.1 km
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St Helen's Primary School

Good455 pupils1.2 km
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Ranelagh Primary School

Good296 pupils1.2 km
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Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy

Good699 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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

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
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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
fastfood

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

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