Postcode IP1 3EL 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 8 primary and no 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 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.
The average income per household in Ipswich Central is £49,330 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 96 ft away from IP1 3EL.
Ipswich Central near IP1 3EL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Christchurch Park | Large | Walking directions to Christchurch Park |
| 0.4 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 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP1 3EL.
In the IP1 3EL postcode area, located within Ipswich Central, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP1 3EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | European Mini Market | Westgate Street, Ipswich, IP1 3DZ | Walking directions to European Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 47-57 St Matthew's Street, Ipswich, IP1 3EW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | Unit 23 Sailmakers, Ipswich, IP1 3BB | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Unit 34 Sailmakers, Ipswich, IP1 3BB | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 29 Coytes Gardens, Ipswich, IP1 1PS | Walking directions to Premier |
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 3EL, 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 3EL 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 3EL 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 3EL, including St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich (Good), Westbridge Academy (Good) and Ipswich School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to IP1 3EL is Ipswich, about 1,009 m away.
IP1 3EL 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 3EL 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.