Postcode IP1 1LG is located in an urban city, within the Alexandra area 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 median sale price in Alexandra is £210,000 (around £246 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £157,250 and £249,000. The nearest station is Ipswich, about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Alderman Recreation Ground.
Ipswich Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,017 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Ipswich Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 752.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.2% 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.
The average income per household in Ipswich Central is £49,330 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 74 ft away from IP1 1LG.
Ipswich Central near IP1 1LG has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Ipswich located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Ipswich | N/A | Walking directions to Ipswich |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Alderman Recreation Ground | Large | Walking directions to Alderman Recreation Ground |
Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £246 per square foot) in Alexandra area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £540,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £304,000 | £297 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £237,500 | £262 |
| Terraced | 41 | £210,000 | £226 |
| Flats | 28 | £145,500 | £208 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £155,000 | £227,500 | £220,000 |
| 2026 | £304,000 | £130,000 | £238,750 | £209,250 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £264 | £251 |
| 2026 | £297 | £208 | £262 | £225 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP1 1LG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May 2026 | 2, Wolsey Street, Ipswich, IP1 1AF | Flats | Leasehold | £120,500 | |
| 02 Jun 2026 | 32, Saxon House, 1, Cromwell Square, Ipswich, IP1 1AN | Flats | Leasehold | £95,000 | |
| 22 Jan 2026 | 38, Princes Street, Ipswich, IP1 1RJ | Other | Freehold | £132,500 | |
| 29 May 2026 | 18, St Peters Street, Ipswich, IP1 1XG | Other | Freehold | £650,000 | |
| 01 Oct 2025 | 6, Cromwell Court, 16, St Peters Street, Ipswich, IP1 1XG | Terraced | Freehold | £109,500 |
In the IP1 1LG postcode area, located within Ipswich Central, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 Oct 2023. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | St Margaret's CEVAP School, Ipswich | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 22 Oct 2014. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Hillside Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 2 Jun 2026. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of IP1 1LG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier | 29 Coytes Gardens, Ipswich, IP1 1PS | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | 38-40 Upper Brook Street, Ipswich, IP4 1DR | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Threepenny Off License and Convenience Store | 1 Bridge Street, Ipswich, IP1 1XH | Walking directions to Threepenny Off License and Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Gateway Continental | 12 Tacket Street, Ipswich, IP4 1AY | Walking directions to Gateway Continental |
| 0.3 mi | European Mini Market | Westgate Street, Ipswich, IP1 3DZ | Walking directions to European Mini Market |
Annual council tax rates for Ipswich district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for IP1 1LG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David John Plowman
Alexandra - Elected 7 May 2026
Jack Abbott
Ipswich - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around IP1 1LG 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 public order.
The median sale price around IP1 1LG in Alexandra is £210,000 (about £246 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to IP1 1LG, including St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich (Good), St Margaret's CEVAP School, Ipswich (Good) and Hillside Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to IP1 1LG is Ipswich, about 627 m away.
IP1 1LG scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,017 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Ipswich covering IP1 1LG 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).