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IP1 1AQ

Cornhill

Alexandra

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Overview

Postcode IP1 1AQ is located in an urban city, within the Alexandra ward of Ipswich in the East of England region, and forms part of the Ipswich Central area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 752.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 9.2× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ipswich Central is £49,330 per year. The nearest station is Ipswich, about 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Christchurch Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
752
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
35.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

9/10

Ipswich Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,982 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Ipswich Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 752.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

35.8%

Approximately 35.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Ipswich Central is £49,330 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 266 ft away from IP1 1AQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Ipswich Central near IP1 1AQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Ipswich located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for IP1 1AQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Ipswich

N/A

Walking directions to Ipswich

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for IP1 1AQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miChristchurch ParkLargeWalking directions to Christchurch Park

Area Profile

Population
311
Population density
2,320.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
382.92(+1114%)
Shoplifting
258.36(+3677%)
Public order
91.81(+1693%)
Criminal damage and arson
74.02(+1066%)
Anti-social behaviour
64.77(+460%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
170
54.66%
Other White
56
18.01%
Indian
22
7.07%
African
13
4.18%
White and Asian (mixed)
7
2.25%
Total population: 311

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
91
32.73%
No qualifications
57
20.5%
Level 3 (A level)
41
14.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
14.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
10.43%
Total 16+ residents: 278

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
73
42.2%
Other social rented
35
20.23%
Social rents from council
27
15.61%
Owns with a mortgage
26
15.03%
Owns outright
6
3.47%
Total households: 173

Property prices in Alexandra

Median price£218,000
Price per sq ft£254
Sales (last 12 months)109
Typical range (middle 50%)£175K – £250K

Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £218,000 (about £254 per square foot) in Alexandra area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £540,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Alexandra over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£337,500£297
Semi-Detached28£237,500£266
Terraced45£220,000£246
Flats25£147,500£233

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Alexandra

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Alexandra.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£505,000£110,000£180,000£160,000
2017£295,000£124,000£198,500£175,000
2018£275,000£135,000£219,950£175,000
2019£312,500£157,500£206,500£175,000
2020£250,000£160,000£220,000£172,250
2021£344,500£145,000£220,000£210,000
2022£425,000£160,000£240,000£220,000
2023£325,500£155,000£240,000£207,750
2024£385,851£155,000£232,500£193,000
2025£337,500£157,500£226,250£220,000
2026£304,000£146,750£242,000£210,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Alexandra.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Alexandra.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£137£193£201£203
2017£253£209£212£211
2018£243£232£233£202
2019£235£225£217£208
2020£255£255£225£215
2021£237£284£240£232
2022£272£269£256£249
2023£342£262£266£245
2024£221£242£247£229
2025£289£254£265£251
2026£297£233£271£234
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Alexandra.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP1 1AQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP1 1AQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Jan 2026Flat 9, Footmans, 18, Lloyds Avenue, Ipswich, IP1 3HDFlatsLeasehold£155,000
05 Sept 20251, Butter Market, Ipswich, IP1 1BAOtherFreehold£325,000
25 Nov 20255, Butter Market, Ipswich, IP1 1BEOtherFreehold£174,000
12 Jul 20257, King Street, Ipswich, IP1 1EGOtherFreehold£265,000
09 Sept 202526, Rampart Place, Ipswich, IP1 3BPFlatsLeasehold£139,995

Schools

In the IP1 1AQ postcode area, located within Ipswich Central, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for IP1 1AQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Matthew's Church of England Primary School, IpswichAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, IpswichVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableIpswich SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP1 1AQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for IP1 1AQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMorrisons DailyUnit 23 Sailmakers, Ipswich, IP1 3BBWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.1 miIcelandUnit 34 Sailmakers, Ipswich, IP1 3BBWalking directions to Iceland
0.1 miIpswich Ripple Food Co-op19 Tower Street, Ipswich, IP1 3BEWalking directions to Ipswich Ripple Food Co-op
0.1 miTesco Express52-56 Tavern Street, Ipswich, IP1 3AJWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miPremier29 Coytes Gardens, Ipswich, IP1 1PSWalking directions to Premier

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Ipswich district (2025-26).

Band A£1,572
Band B£1,834
Band C£2,096
Band D£2,359
Band E£2,883
Band F£3,407
Band G£3,931
Band H£4,717

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for IP1 1AQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

David John Plowman

Alexandra - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Jack Abbott

Ipswich - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

DistrictIpswichE07000202
Parliamentary ConstituencyIpswichE14001302
WardAlexandraE05007117
ParishIpswich, unparished areaE43000134
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Ipswich CentralE02006251
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Ipswich 007GE01033125
Police ForceSuffolk
Postcode Introduced1995-07-01

Frequently asked questions about IP1 1AQ

Is IP1 1AQ (Ipswich Central) safe?

The area around IP1 1AQ records about 752 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near IP1 1AQ?

The median sale price around IP1 1AQ in Ipswich Central is £218,000 (about £254 per square foot) based on 109 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near IP1 1AQ?

There are 12 schools close to IP1 1AQ, including St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich (Good), St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich (Good) and Ipswich School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to IP1 1AQ?

The closest station to IP1 1AQ is Ipswich, about 1,023 m away.

How deprived is the area around IP1 1AQ?

IP1 1AQ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,982 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents IP1 1AQ (Ipswich Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ipswich covering IP1 1AQ is Jack Abbott (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David John Plowman (Green Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.