Postcode IP4 1QJ 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 237.9 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 0.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Holywells Park.
Ipswich Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,540 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
Ipswich Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 237.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 21.2% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 101 ft away from IP4 1QJ.
Ipswich Central near IP4 1QJ 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 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Ipswich | N/A | Walking directions to Ipswich |
| 0.8 mi | Derby Road (Ipswich) | N/A | Walking directions to Derby Road (Ipswich) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Holywells Park | Large | Walking directions to Holywells Park |
| 0.2 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 1QJ postcode area, located within Ipswich Central, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP4 1QJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | College Convenience Store | 132-134 Fore Street, Ipswich, IP4 1LE | Walking directions to College Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | UOS Student Union Shop | Long Street, Ipswich, IP4 1LQ | Walking directions to UOS Student Union Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Unishop Convenience | Grimwade Street, Ipswich, IP4 1NE | Walking directions to Unishop Convenience |
| 0.2 mi | Uni Convenience Store | 56 Duke Street, Ipswich, IP3 0AQ | Walking directions to Uni Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 283 Duke Street, Ipswich, IP3 0BF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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.