Postcode IP1 5AL is located in an urban city, within the Whitehouse ward of Ipswich in the East of England region, and forms part of the Whitehouse area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 35.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Whitehouse is £48,397 per year. The nearest station is Ipswich located about 1.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Whitehouse has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,385 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Whitehouse has a low crime rate, with approximately 35.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 23.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Whitehouse is £48,397 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 100 ft away from IP1 5AL.
Whitehouse near IP1 5AL 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Whitehouse area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,000 up to £385,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 39 | £200,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £237,000 |
| Flats | 9 | £142,500 |
| Detached | 6 | £281,000 |
10 year median price trend in Whitehouse
In the IP1 5AL postcode area, located within Whitehouse, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP1 5AL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | 1 Europa Way, Ipswich, IP1 5DL | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | Adair Road, Ipswich, IP1 5BD | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Petrol Station | Boss Hall Road, Ipswich, IP1 5AQ | Walking directions to Morrisons Petrol Station |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons | Sproughton Road, Ipswich, IP1 5AF | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.4 mi | Asda Express | Sproughton Road, Ipswich, IP1 5FG | Walking directions to Asda Express |
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 5AL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David Alan Hurlbut
Whitehouse - Elected 7 May 2026
Patrick Spencer
Central Suffolk and North Ipswich - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.