Postcode Analysis Ipswich, East of England

IP4 1FE House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 1FE 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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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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. IP4 1FE spans multiple life stages — average age 39, 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 1FE is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.6km from Ipswich in Ipswich. Administratively it sits within Alexandra ward and the Ipswich constituency.

For renters and young professionals, IP4 1FE offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. Outside of residential hours, areas dominated by food and entertainment. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 65% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (71% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (174 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for IP4 1FE 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 1FE. 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 rates near IP4 1FE are high at 174 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 offences423
Shoplifting164
Anti-social behaviour105
Public order82
Criminal damage and arson80

school Local Schools

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St Helen's Primary School

Good455 pupils0.8 km
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St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich

Good421 pupils0.9 km
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Hillside Primary School

Requires Improvement493 pupils0.9 km
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St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich

Good406 pupils1.0 km
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Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy

Good699 pupils1.2 km
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Cliff Lane Primary School

Requires Improvement424 pupils1.2 km
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Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery

Good444 pupils1.3 km
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Westbridge Academy

Good9 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

66 nearby
  • Holland & Barrett0.5 km
  • Ipswich Ripple Food Co0.7 km
  • The JuiceWorks0.2 km
  • Three Penny Convenience Store0.3 km
  • Wildgoose Fine Foods0.5 km
  • + 61 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • Genesis Housing Association0.3 km
  • Novotel Hotel0.4 km
  • Aramark0.3 km
  • Genesis Housing Association0.9 km
  • Salthouse Harbour Hotel0.2 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

31 nearby
  • Ipswich Labour Club0.4 km
  • Mannings Public House0.7 km
  • Revolution0.5 km
  • The Cricketers0.8 km
  • The Falcon0.5 km
  • + 26 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

162 nearby
  • Cosy Club Ipswich0.5 km
  • LV0.8 km
  • @twenty50.4 km
  • BB's Coffee and Muffins0.7 km
  • Berridges Jewellers Ltd0.6 km
  • + 157 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

45 nearby
  • Krispy Kreme Ipswich0.5 km
  • Carters0.7 km
  • I-Scream0.3 km
  • Ruby and Pebs0.3 km
  • ShakeAway0.5 km
  • + 40 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • East of England Co-op0.4 km
  • Iceland0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ipswich Station0.9 km
  • Derby Road1.8 km
  • Westerfield3.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Old Custom House0.0 km
  • Dance East0.1 km
  • Angel Lane0.2 km
  • Co-op Education Centre0.3 km
  • Old Bell0.3 km