Postcode IP4 1HU 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 311.0 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 0.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Christchurch Park.
Ipswich Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,620 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Ipswich Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 311.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 66.7% 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 of residents in Ipswich Central is £42,700 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 294 ft away from IP4 1HU.
Ipswich Central near IP4 1HU 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Ipswich | N/A | Walking directions to Ipswich |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Christchurch Park | Large | Walking directions to Christchurch Park |
| 0.5 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 1HU postcode area, located within Ipswich Central, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP4 1HU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Asian & Afro | 69 Carr Street, Ipswich, IP4 1HB | Walking directions to Asian & Afro |
| 0.1 mi | Orient | 10-12 Carr Street, Ipswich, IP4 1EJ | Walking directions to Orient |
| 0.1 mi | Go East | 36 Tacket Street, Ipswich, IP4 1BA | Walking directions to Go East |
| 0.1 mi | Tacket Street Convenience Store | 20 Tacket Street, Ipswich, IP4 1BA | Walking directions to Tacket Street Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Ipswich 5 Star Shop | 40 Tacket Street, Ipswich, IP4 1BA | Walking directions to Ipswich 5 Star 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.