Postcode Analysis Ipswich, East of England

IP4 1BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IP4 1BY.

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Population

151

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 42,700 /yr

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Employed

86%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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1/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British83.7%
Asian / British Asian6.1%
Black / African / Caribbean4.8%
Other / Mixed5.4%

Economic Activity

86%Active
FT: 71%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

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.

Violence and sexual offences334
Shoplifting133
Criminal damage and arson75
Anti-social behaviour73
Public order71

school Local Schools

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St Helen's Primary School

Good455 pupils0.7 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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St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich

Good406 pupils1.1 km
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Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery

Good444 pupils1.1 km
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Cliff Lane Primary School

Requires Improvement424 pupils1.2 km
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Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy

Good699 pupils1.3 km
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Westbridge Academy

Good9 pupils1.4 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 Grace0.5 km
  • JR's American Candy0.5 km
  • New Little Hut0.3 km
  • + 61 more
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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

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
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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
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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
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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