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IP4 1FH

Regatta Quay

Alexandra

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Overview

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.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
205
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
9.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Ipswich Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 204.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.1%

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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Ipswich Central is £49,330 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 109 ft away from IP4 1FH.

Flood risk

Very low

Ipswich Central near IP4 1FH has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Ipswich located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for IP4 1FH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Ipswich

N/A

Walking directions to Ipswich

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for IP4 1FH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miAlexandra ParkMediumWalking directions to Alexandra Park

Area Profile

Population
150
Population density
6,578.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
77.07(+144%)
Anti-social behaviour
37.11(+221%)
Criminal damage and arson
22.84(+260%)
Drugs
22.84(+690%)
Other theft
22.84(+318%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
99
67.35%
Other White
23
15.65%
African
5
3.4%
Indian
4
2.72%
Other Asian
4
2.72%
Total population: 147

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
86
57.72%
Level 3 (A level)
29
19.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
13
8.72%
No qualifications
8
5.37%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
8
5.37%
Total 16+ residents: 149

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
71
64.55%
Owns with a mortgage
15
13.64%
Owns outright
13
11.82%
Social rents from council
5
4.55%
Other social rented
5
4.55%
Total households: 110

Property prices in Alexandra

Median price: £208,500
Price per sq ft: £247
Sales (last 12 months): 107
Typical range (middle 50%): £155K – £247K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Alexandra over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£320,750£300
Semi-Detached25£237,500£264
Terraced39£210,000£220
Flats35£150,000£233

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Alexandra

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Alexandra.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Alexandra.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Alexandra.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Alexandra.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Alexandra in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP4 1FH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP4 1FH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Jul 2025Unit 6, Regatta Quay, Ipswich, IP4 1FHOtherLeasehold£637,500
25 Jun 202646, The Winerack, Key Street, Ipswich, IP4 1FUFlatsLeasehold£180,000
19 Feb 202639, The Winerack, Key Street, Ipswich, IP4 1FUFlatsLeasehold£295,000
23 Oct 202584, The Winerack, Key Street, Ipswich, IP4 1FUFlatsLeasehold£157,500
16 Jul 2025Unit 1, 35, Key Street, Ipswich, IP4 1BZOtherFreehold£400,000

Schools

In the IP4 1FH postcode area, located within Ipswich Central, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for IP4 1FH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableUniversity of SuffolkHigher education institutions

Good

0.4 mi16 plusSuffolk New CollegeFurther education

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Helen's Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of IP4 1FH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for IP4 1FH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLondisCollege Street, Ipswich, IP4 1FYWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miThreepenny Off License and Convenience Store1 Bridge Street, Ipswich, IP1 1XHWalking directions to Threepenny Off License and Convenience Store
0.2 miIpswich 5 Star Shop40 Tacket Street, Ipswich, IP4 1BAWalking directions to Ipswich 5 Star Shop
0.2 miGo East36 Tacket Street, Ipswich, IP4 1BAWalking directions to Go East
0.2 miTacket Street Convenience Store20 Tacket Street, Ipswich, IP4 1BAWalking directions to Tacket Street Convenience Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Ipswich district.

Band A£1,646
Band B£1,920
Band C£2,194
Band D£2,468
Band E£3,017
Band F£3,565
Band G£4,114
Band H£4,937

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for IP4 1FH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

David John Plowman

Alexandra - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Jack Abbott

Ipswich - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

DistrictIpswichE07000202
Parliamentary ConstituencyIpswichE14001302
WardAlexandraE05007117
ParishIpswich, unparished areaE43000134
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Ipswich CentralE02006251
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Ipswich 007FE01033124
Police ForceSuffolk
Postcode Introduced2008-07-01

Frequently asked questions about IP4 1FH

Is IP4 1FH (Ipswich Central) safe?

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.

What is the average house price near IP4 1FH?

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.

What schools are near IP4 1FH?

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.

What is the nearest station to IP4 1FH?

The closest station to IP4 1FH is Ipswich, about 951 m away.

How deprived is the area around IP4 1FH?

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).

Who represents IP4 1FH (Ipswich Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

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).