IP4 1BY is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.6km 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.
IP4 1BY is a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a eat, drink and be merry zone — areas dominated by food and entertainment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. Employment levels are high (71% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 122 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for IP4 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00183382 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IP4 1BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IP4 1BY.
151
39
£ 42,700 /yr
86%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP4 1BY 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
IP4 1BY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 25% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP4 1BY. 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 around IP4 1BY is above average at 122 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 Helen's Primary School
St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich
Hillside Primary School
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich
Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery
Cliff Lane Primary School
Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy
Westbridge Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
66 nearby- Asian & Afro Ent Ltd0.5 km
- Cakebox0.5 km
- Cakes & Bakes by Lacey Grace0.5 km
- JR's American Candy0.5 km
- New Little Hut0.3 km
- + 61 more
Pub, NightClub
31 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 House0.4 km
- + 26 more
Restaurant, Cafe
157 nearby- Applaud Coffee0.7 km
- Cheeky Cow Burger Ltd0.4 km
- Million Flavours0.3 km
- Yaga's Juice Bar0.4 km
- Arkana Coffee0.7 km
- + 152 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- East of England Co-op0.5 km
- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
42 nearby- Ali Shi Shawarma0.4 km
- Best Kebab & Pizza House / Best Kebab Centre0.4 km
- Britannia Fish Bar0.6 km
- Chicago Express Pizza0.5 km
- Cone Chips Ltd0.5 km
- + 37 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- Aramark0.2 km
- Genesis Housing Association0.9 km
- Salthouse Harbour Hotel0.1 km
- The Dove Bed and Breakfast0.6 km
- Genesis Housing Association0.4 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ipswich Station1.0 km
- Derby Road1.6 km
- Westerfield3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Angel Lane0.1 km
- Old Custom House0.1 km
- Co-op Education Centre0.2 km
- Co-op Education Centre0.2 km
- Fore Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: IP41BY · Data under Open Government Licence