Postcode Analysis Ipswich, East of England

WHERRY QUAY, IP4 1AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHERRY QUAY, IP4 1AS.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

163

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 42,700 /yr

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Employed

63%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IP4 1AS 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.

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2/10
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1/10
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10/10
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7/10
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9/10
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7/10
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9/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. IP4 1AS spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

IP4 1AS is an up-and-coming urban area on Wherry Quay, 0.7km from Ipswich in Ipswich. Administratively it sits within Alexandra ward and the Ipswich constituency.

For renters and young professionals, IP4 1AS offers a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. Outside of residential hours, big city services, with accommodation and food. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 49% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 111 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for IP4 1AS are sourced from Output Area E00170844 (shared with 12 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 IP4 1AS. The average age is 44.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.1%
Asian / British Asian7.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed3.8%

Economic Activity

63%Active
FT: 47%
Unemployed: 6%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around IP4 1AS is above average at 111 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences331
Anti-social behaviour71
Shoplifting70
Criminal damage and arson67
Public order66

school Local Schools

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St Helen's Primary School

Good455 pupils0.6 km
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St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich

Good421 pupils0.8 km
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Hillside Primary School

Requires Improvement493 pupils1.0 km
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Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery

Good444 pupils1.1 km
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Cliff Lane Primary School

Requires Improvement424 pupils1.1 km
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St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich

Good406 pupils1.1 km
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Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy

Good699 pupils1.3 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich

Outstanding213 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

66 nearby
  • Asian & Afro Ent Ltd0.5 km
  • Cakebox0.5 km
  • Cakes & Bakes by Lacey Grace0.6 km
  • JR's American Candy0.6 km
  • New Little Hut0.3 km
  • + 61 more
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Pub, NightClub

32 nearby
  • Central Conservative Club0.5 km
  • Distilled Republik0.4 km
  • Ipswich Masonic Hall Ltd0.7 km
  • Spread Eagle Public House0.2 km
  • The Plough Public House0.5 km
  • + 27 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

157 nearby
  • Applaud Coffee0.8 km
  • Cheeky Cow Burger Ltd0.4 km
  • Million Flavours0.3 km
  • Yaga's Juice Bar0.4 km
  • Arkana Coffee0.7 km
  • + 152 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • East of England Co-op0.5 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.9 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

43 nearby
  • Ali Shi Shawarma0.4 km
  • Best Kebab & Pizza House / Best Kebab Centre0.5 km
  • Britannia Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Chicago Express Pizza0.5 km
  • Cone Chips Ltd0.6 km
  • + 38 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

9 nearby
  • Aramark0.1 km
  • Genesis Housing Association0.9 km
  • Salthouse Harbour Hotel0.0 km
  • The Dove Bed and Breakfast0.5 km
  • Genesis Housing Association0.5 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ipswich Station1.1 km
  • Derby Road1.6 km
  • Westerfield3.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Angel Lane0.1 km
  • Fore Street0.2 km
  • Co-op Education Centre0.2 km
  • Old Custom House0.2 km
  • Rope Walk0.2 km