IP4 2UW is a safe, established residential area on Constable Road, 1.0km from Ipswich in Ipswich. Administratively it sits within St Margaret's ward and the Ipswich constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £412k, up 22.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for IP4 2UW are sourced from Output Area E00152943 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CONSTABLE ROAD, IP4 2UW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CONSTABLE ROAD, IP4 2UW.
260
46
£ 52,000 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP4 2UW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates IP4 2UW — age 46, 72% ownership, 27% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £412k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 22.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP4 2UW. The average age is 45.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 499,500
6 sales · Mean £ 558,166
Semi-Detached
£ 310,000
4 sales · Mean £ 328,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP4 2UW has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. 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 Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich
Sidegate Primary School
Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery
Westbridge Academy
Northgate High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
44 nearby- Asian & Afro Ent Ltd0.8 km
- Cakebox0.8 km
- Cakes & Bakes by Lacey Grace0.8 km
- JR's American Candy0.8 km
- New Little Hut1.0 km
- + 39 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Central Conservative Club0.9 km
- Ipswich Masonic Hall Ltd0.6 km
- Duke Of York0.8 km
- The County0.8 km
- The Dove Street Inn0.9 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
72 nearby- Applaud Coffee0.6 km
- Cheeky Cow Burger Ltd0.9 km
- Million Flavours1.0 km
- Yaga's Juice Bar0.9 km
- Arkana Coffee0.7 km
- + 67 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- East of England Co-op0.9 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Britannia Fish Bar0.7 km
- Chicago Express Pizza0.8 km
- Cone Chips Ltd0.8 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Istanbul Kebab1.0 km
- + 19 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Genesis Housing Association0.4 km
- The Dove Bed and Breakfast0.9 km
- Carlton Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ipswich Station1.9 km
- Westerfield1.9 km
- Derby Road2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Park Gates0.1 km
- Hervey Street0.1 km
- Hervey Street0.2 km
- Park Gates0.2 km
- Christchurch Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: IP42UW · Data under Open Government Licence