Postcode IP4 2HU is located in an urban city, within the St Margaret's area of Ipswich in the East of England region, and forms part of the Christchurch Park area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Christchurch Park is £66,460 per year. The median sale price in St Margaret's is £275,000 (around £266 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £166,963 and £510,625. The nearest station is Derby Road (Ipswich), about 1 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Christchurch Park.
Christchurch Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,327 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Christchurch Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Christchurch Park is £66,460 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 310 ft away from IP4 2HU.
Christchurch Park near IP4 2HU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Derby Road (Ipswich) located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Derby Road (Ipswich) | N/A | Walking directions to Derby Road (Ipswich) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Christchurch Park | Large | Walking directions to Christchurch Park |
| 0.4 mi | Alexandra Park | Medium | Walking directions to Alexandra Park |
Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 (about £266 per square foot) in St Margaret's area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,000 up to £1,450,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 32 | £553,750 | £333 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £325,000 | £305 |
| Terraced | 29 | £175,000 | £234 |
| Flats | 18 | £89,500 | £161 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £457,000 | £129,998 | £268,000 | £200,250 |
| 2017 | £465,000 | £137,750 | £323,000 | £202,500 |
| 2018 | £470,000 | £128,250 | £325,000 | £217,000 |
| 2019 | £413,750 | £120,000 | £273,000 | £191,000 |
| 2020 | £477,500 | £132,500 | £351,500 | £180,000 |
| 2021 | £511,000 | £139,000 | £337,500 | £225,000 |
| 2022 | £555,000 | £139,000 | £482,000 | £208,000 |
| 2023 | £560,000 | £127,500 | £354,000 | £247,500 |
| 2024 | £535,000 | £121,250 | £287,500 | £206,250 |
| 2025 | £545,000 | £138,500 | £315,000 | £187,500 |
| 2026 | £592,500 | £97,000 | £337,500 | £176,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £265 | £203 | £259 | £204 |
| 2017 | £297 | £195 | £235 | £200 |
| 2018 | £274 | £187 | £285 | £210 |
| 2019 | £272 | £187 | £261 | £209 |
| 2020 | £296 | £201 | £245 | £205 |
| 2021 | £334 | £201 | £278 | £231 |
| 2022 | £361 | £210 | £306 | £244 |
| 2023 | £357 | £209 | £308 | £241 |
| 2024 | £349 | £189 | £303 | £222 |
| 2025 | £348 | £225 | £294 | £239 |
| 2026 | £309 | £161 | £329 | £230 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP4 2HU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct 2025 | 32, Finchley Road, Ipswich, IP4 2HU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £222,500 | |
| 04 Sept 2025 | 22, Finchley Road, Ipswich, IP4 2HU | Terraced | Freehold | £197,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2026 | 2, Finchley Road, Ipswich, IP4 2HX | Terraced | Freehold | £168,450 | |
| 03 Jul 2026 | 61, Lacey Street, Ipswich, IP4 2PH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £237,500 | |
| 24 Mar 2026 | 29, Lacey Street, Ipswich, IP4 2PH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £268,000 |
In the IP4 2HU postcode area, located within Christchurch Park, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | St Helen's Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Mar 2012. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Margaret's CEVAP School, Ipswich | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 22 Oct 2014. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Mar 2024. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of IP4 2HU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Al Amin Grocery Store | 131 St Helens Street, Ipswich, IP4 2LS | Walking directions to Al Amin Grocery Store |
| 0.2 mi | Helenka Mini Market | 55 St Helens Street, Ipswich, IP4 2JL | Walking directions to Helenka Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | European Food Store | 20 St Helens Street, Ipswich, IP4 1HJ | Walking directions to European Food Store |
| 0.2 mi | Special Food Store | St Helens Street, Ipswich, IP4 1HJ | Walking directions to Special Food Store |
| 0.2 mi | Bolton Stores | 60 Bolton Lane, Ipswich, IP4 2BY | Walking directions to Bolton Stores |
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 2HU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Inga Elisabeth Lockington
St Margaret's - Elected 7 May 2026
Jack Abbott
Ipswich - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around IP4 2HU records about 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around IP4 2HU in St Margaret's is £275,000 (about £266 per square foot) based on 100 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to IP4 2HU, including St Helen's Primary School (Good), St Margaret's CEVAP School, Ipswich (Good) and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to IP4 2HU is Derby Road (Ipswich), about 1,564 m away.
IP4 2HU scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,327 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 2HU is Jack Abbott (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Inga Elisabeth Lockington (Liberal Democrats).