IP4 1DS is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km 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.
This is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, major retail centres of national and regional significance. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.
Safety: Crime rates are high (261 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 IP4 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00152699 (shared with 91 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IP4 1DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IP4 1DS.
391
36
£ 42,700 /yr
56%
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
IP4 1DS has a significant social housing presence — 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 IP4 1DS. The average age is 36.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near IP4 1DS are high at 261 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
Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery
Hillside Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich
Handford Hall Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
69 nearby- Holland & Barrett0.2 km
- Ipswich Ripple Food Co0.2 km
- The JuiceWorks0.8 km
- Three Penny Convenience Store0.7 km
- Wildgoose Fine Foods0.2 km
- + 64 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
11 nearby- Genesis Housing Association0.4 km
- Novotel Hotel0.5 km
- Aramark0.6 km
- Genesis Housing Association0.4 km
- Salthouse Harbour Hotel0.6 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
36 nearby- Ipswich Labour Club0.3 km
- Mannings Public House0.3 km
- Revolution0.2 km
- The Arbor House0.6 km
- The Cricketers0.3 km
- + 31 more
Restaurant, Cafe
163 nearby- Cosy Club Ipswich0.2 km
- LV0.4 km
- @twenty50.4 km
- BB's Coffee and Muffins0.2 km
- Berridges Jewellers Ltd0.2 km
- + 158 more
Takeaway Shop
43 nearby- Krispy Kreme Ipswich0.2 km
- Carters0.2 km
- I-Scream0.4 km
- Ruby and Pebs0.4 km
- ShakeAway0.2 km
- + 38 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- East of England Co-op0.9 km
- Iceland0.2 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Marks & Spencer0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ipswich Station1.2 km
- Derby Road2.0 km
- Westerfield2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Tavern Street0.0 km
- Northgate Street0.1 km
- Buttermarket0.1 km
- Cafe Nero0.1 km
- Library0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: IP41DS · Data under Open Government Licence