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.
IP4 1FE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IP4 1FE.
151
39
£ 42,700 /yr
86%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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 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.
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
Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy
Cliff Lane Primary School
Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery
Westbridge Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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, 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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: IP41FE · Data under Open Government Licence