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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

IP41ER

Carr Street

IP41WB

Commercial Road

IP11LS

Franciscan Way

IP19SH

Russell Road

IP19EZ

Commercial Road

IP42EB

Russet Road

IP11DH

Cornhill

IP41DY

Foundation Street

IP11HQ

Museum Street

IP42DU

Old Foundry Road

IP19SY

Commercial Road

IP42RU

Spring Road

IP19WU

Commercial Road

IP19YJ

Commercial Road

IP45BD

Tokio Road

IP19NP

Alexandra

IP45BN

Cauldwell Hall Road

IP19SQ

Russell Road

IP42BA

St Margarets Plain

IP41NG

Dove Street

IP11YR

Commercial Road

IP19ZX

Alexandra

IP11DQ

Lion Street

IP11TR

Franciscan Way

IP41LP

Grimwade Street

IP11EP

Arcade Street

IP19FD

Alexandra

IP41QB

Fuchsia Lane

IP19DE

Commercial Road

IP19SJ

Russell Road

IP42LA

St Helens Street

IP19JQ

Alexandra

IP42FB

Crown Street

IP45BE

Tokio Road

IP41BS

Foundation Street

IP11UP

Greyfriars Road

IP19EN

Commercial Road

IP12AS

Chapman Lane

IP41JR

Finbars Walk

IP19LA

Commercial Road

IP19SU

Russell Road

IP13UF

Alexandra

IP42RG

Belle Vue Road

IP13EG

Westgate Street

IP41HQ

Cox Lane

IP45NW

Spring Road

IP42DX

Old Foundry Road

IP19SN

Russell Road

IP13AX

Tavern Street

IP41BN

Foundation Street

IP41FZ

Key Street

IP11AX

Grafton Way

IP42PL

Lacey Street

IP11DG

Commercial Road

IP13UL

Alexandra

IP41FA

Key Street

IP41NN

Grove Lane

IP11BB

Butter Market

IP41AX

Fore Street

IP42EG

Woodbridge Road

IP42LT

Woodbridge Road

IP19NL

Alexandra

IP41HR

Upper Orwell Street

IP19XD

Commercial Road

Data Sources

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