Postcode IP4 1FH 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 £208,500 (around £247 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £154,998 and £246,500. The nearest station is Ipswich, about 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Alexandra Park.
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 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 per household in Ipswich Central is £49,330 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 109 ft away from IP4 1FH.
Ipswich Central near IP4 1FH 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 107 recent sales, the median property price is £208,500 (about £247 per square foot) in Alexandra area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £540,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £320,750 | £300 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £237,500 | £264 |
| Terraced | 39 | £210,000 | £220 |
| Flats | 35 | £150,000 | £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 | £155,000 | £226,250 | £220,000 |
| 2026 | £304,000 | £130,000 | £238,750 | £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 | £214 | £267 | £219 |
There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP4 1FH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jul 2025 | Unit 6, Regatta Quay, Ipswich, IP4 1FH | Other | Leasehold | £637,500 | |
| 25 Jun 2026 | 46, The Winerack, Key Street, Ipswich, IP4 1FU | Flats | Leasehold | £180,000 | |
| 19 Feb 2026 | 39, The Winerack, Key Street, Ipswich, IP4 1FU | Flats | Leasehold | £295,000 | |
| 23 Oct 2025 | 84, The Winerack, Key Street, Ipswich, IP4 1FU | Flats | Leasehold | £157,500 | |
| 16 Jul 2025 | Unit 1, 35, Key Street, Ipswich, IP4 1BZ | Other | Freehold | £400,000 |
In the IP4 1FH postcode area, located within Ipswich Central, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of IP4 1FH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | College Street, Ipswich, IP4 1FY | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 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 | Ipswich 5 Star Shop | 40 Tacket Street, Ipswich, IP4 1BA | Walking directions to Ipswich 5 Star Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Go East | 36 Tacket Street, Ipswich, IP4 1BA | Walking directions to Go East |
| 0.2 mi | Tacket Street Convenience Store | 20 Tacket Street, Ipswich, IP4 1BA | Walking directions to Tacket Street Convenience Store |
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 1FH, 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 1FH 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, shoplifting and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around IP4 1FH in Alexandra is £208,500 (about £247 per square foot) based on 107 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to IP4 1FH, including University of Suffolk (Good), Suffolk New College (Good) and St Helen's Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to IP4 1FH is Ipswich, about 951 m away.
IP4 1FH 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 1FH 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).