IP4 1AG is an up-and-coming urban area on Lower Brook Street, 0.3km from Ipswich in Ipswich. Administratively it sits within Alexandra ward and the Ipswich constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, IP4 1AG is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 31% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are high (275 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £130k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 IP4 1AG are sourced from Output Area E00152685 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOWER BROOK STREET, IP4 1AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWER BROOK STREET, IP4 1AG.
344
38
£ 42,700 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP4 1AG represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. IP4 1AG spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £130k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP4 1AG. The average age is 38.0. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 130,000
3 sales · Mean £ 116,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near IP4 1AG are high at 275 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 Helen's Primary School
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich
Westbridge Academy
Hillside Primary School
Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery
Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy
Handford Hall Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
70 nearby- Asian & Afro Ent Ltd0.3 km
- Cakebox0.3 km
- Cakes & Bakes by Lacey Grace0.2 km
- JR's American Candy0.2 km
- New Little Hut0.3 km
- + 65 more
Pub, NightClub
37 nearby- Central Conservative Club0.1 km
- Distilled Republik0.0 km
- Ipswich Masonic Hall Ltd0.4 km
- Spread Eagle Public House0.2 km
- The Plough Public House0.0 km
- + 32 more
Restaurant, Cafe
167 nearby- Applaud Coffee0.4 km
- Cheeky Cow Burger Ltd0.3 km
- Million Flavours0.2 km
- Yaga's Juice Bar0.3 km
- Arkana Coffee0.4 km
- + 162 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- East of England Co-op0.7 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer0.5 km
- Iceland0.4 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
46 nearby- Ali Shi Shawarma0.0 km
- Best Kebab & Pizza House / Best Kebab Centre0.0 km
- Britannia Fish Bar0.4 km
- Chicago Express Pizza0.3 km
- Cone Chips Ltd0.2 km
- + 41 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
11 nearby- Aramark0.4 km
- Genesis Housing Association0.6 km
- Salthouse Harbour Hotel0.4 km
- The Dove Bed and Breakfast0.6 km
- Selig Suffolk Trust0.7 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ipswich Station1.0 km
- Derby Road1.9 km
- Westerfield3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Old Cattle Market Bus Station0.1 km
- Old Cattle Market Bus Station0.1 km
- Old Cattle Market Bus Station0.1 km
- Old Cattle Market Bus Station0.1 km
- Old Cattle Market Bus Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: IP41AG · Data under Open Government Licence