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About

Alexandra ward is located in the southeast of Ipswich, encompassing the residential areas of Gainsborough and Maidenhall. The ward is bordered by the River Orwell to the east, which shapes its physical boundary. Housing is primarily a mix of post-war terraced and semi-detached homes, with some modern developments. The area contains several local schools and community facilities serving its population.

The ward includes the Gainsborough Sports Centre, a key local amenity. A notable feature is the presence of the former Cliff Quay power station site, a large brownfield area visible along the riverside. Land use is a combination of housing estates, industrial pockets, and open spaces like the Maidenhall allotments. Road connections, including the A1156, provide links to the town centre and the wider Ipswich area.

Area overview

On average Alexandra has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 214 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 24.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Alexandra is £49,326 per year. There are 5 schools in Alexandra: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Alexandra is home to around 10,692 people, with a population density of about 5,656.2 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
214
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
24.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Alexandra Population
10,692
Population density
5,656.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
105.13(+233%)
Shoplifting
48.45(+608%)
Criminal damage and arson
23.66(+273%)
Public order
22.45(+338%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.24(+58%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,690
62.58%
Other White
1,350
12.63%
Indian
401
3.75%
Bangladeshi
321
3%
Other
280
2.62%
Total population: 10,690

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,140
35.14%
Level 3 (A level)
1,558
17.44%
No qualifications
1,520
17.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,132
12.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
928
10.39%
Total 16+ residents: 8,935

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,219
42.68%
Owns with a mortgage
1,111
21.37%
Owns outright
879
16.91%
Other social rented
550
10.58%
Social rents from council
270
5.19%
Total households: 5,199

Property prices in Alexandra

Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Alexandra area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £540,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Alexandra in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Alexandra over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached11£337,500
Flats28£156,250
Semi-Detached24£231,250
Terraced53£220,000

10 years median price trend in Alexandra

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Alexandra.

All postcodes in Alexandra

IP41FW

The Mill

IP41EG

Upper Brook Street

IP13DX

Westgate Street

IP19FL

Commercial Road

IP41EW

Carr Street

IP41PG

Tennyson Road

IP42LF

Dove Street

IP12FA

Chapman Lane

IP11ES

Alexandra

IP11EE

Alexandra

IP41DS

Carr Street

IP42AA

Great Colman Street

IP11HZ

Museum Street

IP19BL

Commercial Road

IP41AD

Dogs Head Street

IP11TS

Cromwell Square

IP42RH

Alexandra Road

IP42NJ

Woodbridge Road

IP11EJ

Arcade Street

IP45BB

Weymouth Road

IP42QN

Bank Road

IP41PR

Rosebery Road

IP42LP

St Helens Street

IP41JL

Fore Street

IP19SL

Russell Road

IP29TZ

Commercial Road

IP41JG

Waterworks Street

IP42RJ

Nottidge Road

IP42QQ

Upton Close

IP45DB

Cauldwell Hall Road

IP41QE

Darwin Road

IP12AA

Elm Street

IP11EW

Elm Street

IP19LB

Commercial Road

IP11XB

St Peters Street

IP19DZ

Commercial Road

IP45AX

Marlborough Road

IP20BN

Commercial Road

IP19TY

Commercial Road

IP11BF

Victor Francis Crescent

IP13JX

High Street

IP42LJ

St Helens Street

IP41HN

Upper Orwell Street

IP13EF

Westgate Street

IP12AL

Civic Drive

IP42NL

Woodbridge Road

IP19SP

Russell Road

IP13LY

Alexandra

IP19AW

Commercial Road

IP13AY

Tavern Street

IP19FX

Commercial Road

IP41PN

Melville Road

IP42RR

Spring Road

IP42QU

Woodbridge Road

IP41BJ

Commercial Road

IP19XZ

Commercial Road

IP11AQ

Cornhill

IP41JH

St Clements Church Lane

IP41AU

Tacket Street

IP19FR

Commercial Road

IP13AD

Tavern Street

IP45DA

Cauldwell Hall Road

IP41FT

The Mill

IP45DF

St Johns Road

IP41JP

Fore Street

IP41NP

Grange Road

IP19LW

Commercial Road

IP41BU

Lower Orwell Street

IP19ZY

Alexandra

IP11UR

Princes Street

IP13BN

Tower Street

IP41HA

Carr Street

IP11DP

St Stephen's Lane

IP42PN

North Hill Road

IP19NQ

Alexandra

IP42RX

Spring Road

IP12AH

Curriers Lane

IP13AS

Tavern Street

IP13TQ

Commercial Road

IP42QJ

Woodbridge Road

IP41FL

Alexandra

IP13UD

Alexandra

IP42NA

Argyle Street

IP38LB

Foxhall Road

IP13BZ

Northgate Street

IP42PP

Haslemere Drive

IP13DN

Tavern Street

IP11EF

Charles English Close

IP42PZ

Orchard Street

IP41DX

Old Cattle Market

IP41LG

Neptune Quay

IP41NF

Rope Walk

IP42AD

Great Colman Street

IP11QG

Commercial Road

IP42AE

Bramley Hill

IP45AG

Cauldwell Hall Road

IP41PP

Wellesley Road

IP41GA

Alexandra

IP44HP

Commercial Road

IP42AB

Alexandra Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.