IP1 1EG is an up-and-coming urban area on King Street, 0.1km from Ipswich in Ipswich. Administratively it sits within Alexandra ward and the Ipswich constituency.
For renters and young professionals, IP1 1EG offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. By day, the area transitions to a traditional high streets character: traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 72% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Ipswich. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (303 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 1EG are sourced from Output Area E00170850 (shared with 111 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KING STREET, IP1 1EG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KING STREET, IP1 1EG.
422
33
£ 42,700 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP1 1EG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
At 72% private renter occupancy, IP1 1EG is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. 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 1EG. The average age is 33.3. 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 1EG are high at 303 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
Handford Hall Primary School
Hillside Primary School
Ranelagh Primary School
Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
74 nearby- Asian & Afro Ent Ltd0.5 km
- Cakebox0.4 km
- Cakes & Bakes by Lacey Grace0.4 km
- JR's American Candy0.4 km
- New Little Hut0.6 km
- + 69 more
Pub, NightClub
34 nearby- Central Conservative Club0.3 km
- Distilled Republik0.4 km
- Ipswich Masonic Hall Ltd0.4 km
- Spread Eagle Public House0.6 km
- The Plough Public House0.3 km
- + 29 more
Restaurant, Cafe
164 nearby- Applaud Coffee0.4 km
- Cheeky Cow Burger Ltd0.6 km
- Million Flavours0.6 km
- Yaga's Juice Bar0.6 km
- Arkana Coffee0.4 km
- + 159 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- East of England Co-op0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer0.2 km
- Iceland0.2 km
- Tesco0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
44 nearby- Ali Shi Shawarma0.4 km
- Best Kebab & Pizza House / Best Kebab Centre0.3 km
- Britannia Fish Bar0.6 km
- Chicago Express Pizza0.5 km
- Cone Chips Ltd0.4 km
- + 39 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
11 nearby- Aramark0.8 km
- Genesis Housing Association0.7 km
- Salthouse Harbour Hotel0.8 km
- The Dove Bed and Breakfast0.9 km
- Kingsley House Hotel1.0 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ipswich Station0.9 km
- Derby Road2.3 km
- Westerfield2.9 km
Bus Stops
- RBS0.0 km
- Buttermarket0.1 km
- Willis Building0.1 km
- Museum Street0.1 km
- Museum Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: IP11EG · Data under Open Government Licence