Postcode IP4 1DW 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 204.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.5× 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 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Ipswich Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,318 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Ipswich Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 204.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.7% 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 132 ft away from IP4 1DW.
Ipswich Central near IP4 1DW 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Ipswich | N/A | Walking directions to Ipswich |
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 IP4 1DW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Nov 2025 | 142, Foundry Lane, Ipswich, IP4 1DJ | Flats | Leasehold | £153,333 | |
| 17 Aug 2026 | 137, The Winerack, Key Street, Ipswich, IP4 1FZ | Flats | Leasehold | £181,500 | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | 5, Stokebridge Maltings, Ipswich, IP2 8EU | Flats | Leasehold | £125,000 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 9, Stokebridge Maltings, Ipswich, IP2 8EU | Flats | Leasehold | £132,750 | |
| 20 Oct 2025 | 29, Stokebridge Maltings, Ipswich, IP2 8EU | Flats | Leasehold | £105,000 |
In the IP4 1DW postcode area, located within Ipswich Central, there are 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Hillside Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 2 Jun 2026. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | St Margaret's CEVAP School, Ipswich | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 22 Oct 2014. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | St Helen's Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Mar 2012. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of IP4 1DW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Londis | College Street, Ipswich, IP4 1FY | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | Threepenny Off License and Convenience Store | 1 Bridge Street, Ipswich, IP1 1XH | Walking directions to Threepenny Off License and Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | International Food Store | 59 Austin Street, Ipswich, IP2 8DF | Walking directions to International Food Store |
| 0.2 mi | East of England CO-OP | 89 Austin Street, Ipswich, IP2 8DF | Walking directions to East of England CO-OP |
| 0.2 mi | Gateway Continental | 12 Tacket Street, Ipswich, IP4 1AY | Walking directions to Gateway Continental |
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 IP4 1DW, 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 IP4 1DW records about 205 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around IP4 1DW in Alexandra is £210,000 (about £246 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to IP4 1DW, including Hillside Primary School (Requires improvement), St Margaret's CEVAP School, Ipswich (Good) and St Helen's Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to IP4 1DW is Ipswich, about 779 m away.
IP4 1DW scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,318 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 IP4 1DW 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).