IP4 4AU is a sought-after residential area located 1.4km from California in Ipswich. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Rushmere ward and the Ipswich constituency.
This is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for IP4 4AU are sourced from Output Area E00152896 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IP4 4AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IP4 4AU.
349
35
£ 45,000 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. IP4 4AU's 63% ownership and 35-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP4 4AU. The average age is 35.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP4 4AU has low crime rates — 20 incidents 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 Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich
Sidegate Primary School
St Helen's Primary School
Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich
St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich
Parkside Academy
Northgate High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Roundwood Service Station0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Express News0.7 km
- KeralaStore0.8 km
- Premier News agency Stores0.9 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- 341-343 Woodbridge Road0.1 km
- Roundwood Bowling Club0.5 km
- Marlborough Bowling Club0.8 km
- The Fat Cat Public House0.6 km
- The Old Times Public House0.7 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Taste Community Cafe0.5 km
- Clifford Road Primary School0.7 km
- Ottoman0.8 km
- Little Beans Limited0.9 km
- Masha of India0.7 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Unwrapped & Refill0.7 km
- East of England Co-op0.9 km
- East of England Co-op0.7 km
- East of England Co-op0.0 km
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Good Taste Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Ipswich Codfather0.2 km
- Mr Korai0.9 km
- The Golden Fish0.8 km
- Flamy Grill0.6 km
- + 14 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Lightfoot House0.9 km
- The Harp Free House & Guest House1.0 km
- Lattice Lodge0.5 km
- ADC Leisure Ltd1.0 km
- 213-215 Cauldwell Hall Road1.0 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Derby Road1.5 km
- Westerfield2.3 km
- Ipswich Station2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Rivers Street0.0 km
- Rivers Street0.0 km
- Brunswick Road0.2 km
- Khartoum Road0.2 km
- Khartoum Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: IP44AU · Data under Open Government Licence