Postcode IP1 1SW 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 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Christchurch Park.
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.
Ipswich Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 752.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.8% 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.
The average income per household in Ipswich Central is £49,330 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near IP1 1SW.
Ipswich Central near IP1 1SW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Ipswich located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Ipswich | N/A | Walking directions to Ipswich |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Christchurch Park | Large | Walking directions to Christchurch Park |
| 0.5 mi | Alderman Recreation Ground | Large | Walking directions to Alderman Recreation Ground |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £337,500 | £297 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £237,500 | £266 |
| Terraced | 45 | £220,000 | £246 |
| Flats | 25 | £147,500 | £233 |
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 | £157,500 | £226,250 | £220,000 |
| 2026 | £304,000 | £146,750 | £242,000 | £210,000 |
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 | £265 | £251 |
| 2026 | £297 | £233 | £271 | £234 |
There were 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP1 1SW.
In the IP1 1SW postcode area, located within Ipswich Central, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP1 1SW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Premier | 29 Coytes Gardens, Ipswich, IP1 1PS | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's | 38-40 Upper Brook Street, Ipswich, IP4 1DR | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 52-56 Tavern Street, Ipswich, IP1 3AJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | Unit 23 Sailmakers, Ipswich, IP1 3BB | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.2 mi | Ipswich Ripple Food Co-op | 19 Tower Street, Ipswich, IP1 3BE | Walking directions to Ipswich Ripple Food Co-op |
Annual council tax rates for Ipswich district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for IP1 1SW, 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 1SW 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.
The median sale price around IP1 1SW in Ipswich Central is £218,000 (about £254 per square foot) based on 109 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to IP1 1SW, including St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich (Good), St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich (Good) and St Helen's Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to IP1 1SW is Ipswich, about 898 m away.
IP1 1SW 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).
The Member of Parliament for Ipswich covering IP1 1SW 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).
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.