IP4 1EN is an up-and-coming urban area on Carr Street, 0.3km from Ipswich in Ipswich. Administratively it sits within Alexandra ward and the Ipswich constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, IP4 1EN 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. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are high (245 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 1EN are sourced from Output Area E00152699 (shared with 91 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CARR STREET, IP4 1EN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARR STREET, IP4 1EN.
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
Social renting makes up 37% of tenure in IP4 1EN — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 1EN. 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
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 rates near IP4 1EN are high at 245 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
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich
Hillside Primary School
Handford Hall Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
68 nearby- Asian & Afro Ent Ltd0.1 km
- Cakebox0.0 km
- Cakes & Bakes by Lacey Grace0.1 km
- JR's American Candy0.1 km
- New Little Hut0.2 km
- + 63 more
Pub, NightClub
37 nearby- Central Conservative Club0.2 km
- Distilled Republik0.2 km
- Ipswich Masonic Hall Ltd0.2 km
- Spread Eagle Public House0.3 km
- The Plough Public House0.2 km
- + 32 more
Restaurant, Cafe
158 nearby- Applaud Coffee0.2 km
- Cheeky Cow Burger Ltd0.2 km
- Million Flavours0.2 km
- Yaga's Juice Bar0.2 km
- Arkana Coffee0.2 km
- + 153 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Iceland0.3 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.5 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
42 nearby- Ali Shi Shawarma0.2 km
- Best Kebab & Pizza House / Best Kebab Centre0.2 km
- Britannia Fish Bar0.2 km
- Chicago Express Pizza0.1 km
- Cone Chips Ltd0.0 km
- + 37 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
11 nearby- Genesis Housing Association0.4 km
- Novotel Hotel0.5 km
- Travelodge0.7 km
- Aramark0.5 km
- Genesis Housing Association0.4 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ipswich Station1.2 km
- Derby Road1.9 km
- Westerfield2.8 km
Bus Stops
- St Michaels Church0.1 km
- Majors Corner0.1 km
- Majors Corner0.1 km
- Buttermarket0.1 km
- Tavern Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: IP41EN · Data under Open Government Licence