Postcode insights

IP4 1PU

Faraday Road

Alexandra

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Detailed insights for IP4 1PU

Overview

Postcode IP4 1PU 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 57.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ipswich Central is £49,330 per year. The nearest station is Derby Road (Ipswich), about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Alexandra Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
2.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

6/10

Ipswich Central has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,987 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Ipswich Central has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.5%

Approximately 2.5% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 289 ft away from IP4 1PU.

Flood risk

No risk

Ipswich Central near IP4 1PU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Derby Road (Ipswich) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for IP4 1PU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Derby Road (Ipswich)

N/A

Walking directions to Derby Road (Ipswich)

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
291
Population density
6,583.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.26(-17%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.19(+45%)
Public order
7.88(+54%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.91(-49%)
Vehicle crime
5.91(+34%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
217
73.81%
Other White
19
6.46%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
10
3.4%
Other
9
3.06%
Other Asian
7
2.38%
Total population: 294

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
92
39.66%
No qualifications
42
18.1%
Level 3 (A level)
40
17.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
10.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
9.48%
Total 16+ residents: 232

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
43
35.54%
Private landlord or letting agency
36
29.75%
Owns outright
33
27.27%
Shared ownership
3
2.48%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.48%
Total households: 121

Property prices in Alexandra

Median price£218,000
Price per sq ft£254
Sales (last 12 months)109
Typical range (middle 50%)£175K – £250K

Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £218,000 (about £254 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
Detached11£337,500£297
Semi-Detached28£237,500£266
Terraced45£220,000£246
Flats25£147,500£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£157,500£226,250£220,000
2026£304,000£146,750£242,000£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£233£271£234
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP4 1PU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP4 1PU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Dec 202532, Faraday Road, Ipswich, IP4 1PUSemi-DetachedFreehold£227,500
21 Nov 20253, Faraday Road, Ipswich, IP4 1PUSemi-DetachedFreehold£225,000
24 Oct 202539, Faraday Road, Ipswich, IP4 1PUTerracedFreehold£210,000
16 Feb 20269, Ruskin Road, Ipswich, IP4 1PTSemi-DetachedFreehold£295,000
20 Jan 202639, Ruskin Road, Ipswich, IP4 1PTSemi-DetachedFreehold£327,500

Schools

In the IP4 1PU postcode area, located within Ipswich Central, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for IP4 1PU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryClifford Road Primary School & NurseryCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryRose Hill PrimaryAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.5 mi16 plusSuffolk New CollegeFurther education

Good

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP4 1PU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for IP4 1PU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miEast of England CO-OP34 Foxhall Road, Ipswich, IP3 8HLWalking directions to East of England CO-OP
0.3 miSt John's Convenience StoreMarlborough Road, Ipswich, IP4 5DDWalking directions to St John's Convenience Store
0.3 miKerala Store71 St Johns Road, Ipswich, IP4 5DEWalking directions to Kerala Store
0.3 miS. Kunnan Singh & SonsFreehold Road, Ipswich, IP4 5HLWalking directions to S. Kunnan Singh & Sons
0.4 miFoxhall Convenience Store327 Foxhall Road, Ipswich, IP3 8LQWalking directions to Foxhall Convenience Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Ipswich district (2025-26).

Band A£1,572
Band B£1,834
Band C£2,096
Band D£2,359
Band E£2,883
Band F£3,407
Band G£3,931
Band H£4,717

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 1PU, 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 007DE01029961
Police ForceSuffolk
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about IP4 1PU

Is IP4 1PU (Ipswich Central) safe?

The area around IP4 1PU records about 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 1PU?

The median sale price around IP4 1PU in Ipswich Central is £218,000 (about £254 per square foot) based on 109 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near IP4 1PU?

There are 15 schools close to IP4 1PU, including Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery (Good), Rose Hill Primary (Requires improvement) and Suffolk New College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to IP4 1PU?

The closest station to IP4 1PU is Derby Road (Ipswich), about 470 m away.

How deprived is the area around IP4 1PU?

IP4 1PU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,987 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Ipswich covering IP4 1PU 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).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.