Postcode IP4 1BY 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 237.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Ipswich Central is £42,700 per year. The nearest station is Ipswich located about 0.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Alexandra Park.
Ipswich Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,540 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
Ipswich Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 237.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 9.1% 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 of residents in Ipswich Central is £42,700 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 37 ft away from IP4 1BY.
Ipswich Central near IP4 1BY 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 0.6 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 | Alexandra Park | Medium | Walking directions to Alexandra Park |
Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £205,500 in Alexandra area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £445,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £240,000 |
| Flats | 28 | £157,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £223,000 |
| Terraced | 43 | £215,000 |
10 year median price trend in Alexandra
In the IP4 1BY postcode area, located within Ipswich Central, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP4 1BY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | College Street, Ipswich, IP4 1FT | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Ipswich 5 Star Shop | 40 Tacket Street, Ipswich, IP4 1BA | Walking directions to Ipswich 5 Star Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Unishop Convenience | Grimwade Street, Ipswich, IP4 1NE | Walking directions to Unishop Convenience |
| 0.2 mi | Go East | 36 Tacket Street, Ipswich, IP4 1BA | Walking directions to Go East |
| 0.2 mi | Bazar Shop | Upper Orwell Street, Ipswich, IP4 1HP | Walking directions to Bazar Shop |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.