IP1 1EP is an up-and-coming urban area on Arcade Street, 0.2km from Ipswich in Ipswich. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Alexandra ward and the Ipswich constituency.
Within the IP1 district, this postcode is characterised by a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a regional business centres character: business quarters in major regional cities. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.
Safety: Crime rates are high (260 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 1EP are sourced from Output Area E00170870 (shared with 123 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ARCADE STREET, IP1 1EP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARCADE STREET, IP1 1EP.
312
39
£ 42,700 /yr
55%
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
With 36% social renting, IP1 1EP is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 1EP. The average age is 38.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near IP1 1EP are high at 260 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
St Helen's Primary School
Handford Hall Primary School
Hillside Primary School
Ranelagh Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
71 nearby- Asian & Afro Ent Ltd0.6 km
- Cakebox0.5 km
- Cakes & Bakes by Lacey Grace0.5 km
- JR's American Candy0.5 km
- New Little Hut0.7 km
- + 66 more
Pub, NightClub
34 nearby- Central Conservative Club0.4 km
- Distilled Republik0.5 km
- Ipswich Masonic Hall Ltd0.5 km
- Spread Eagle Public House0.7 km
- The Plough Public House0.4 km
- + 29 more
Restaurant, Cafe
158 nearby- Applaud Coffee0.4 km
- Cheeky Cow Burger Ltd0.7 km
- Million Flavours0.7 km
- Yaga's Juice Bar0.7 km
- Arkana Coffee0.5 km
- + 153 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- Iceland0.3 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- East of England Co-op1.0 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
43 nearby- Ali Shi Shawarma0.5 km
- Best Kebab & Pizza House / Best Kebab Centre0.4 km
- Britannia Fish Bar0.6 km
- Chicago Express Pizza0.6 km
- Cone Chips Ltd0.5 km
- + 38 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Aramark0.9 km
- Genesis Housing Association0.8 km
- Salthouse Harbour Hotel0.9 km
- The Dove Bed and Breakfast1.0 km
- Genesis Housing Association0.4 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ipswich Station0.9 km
- Derby Road2.4 km
- Westerfield2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Museum Street0.1 km
- Museum Street0.1 km
- RBS0.1 km
- Museum Street0.1 km
- Buttermarket0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: IP11EP · Data under Open Government Licence