Postcode IP4 2LS 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 moderate crime levels, with around 61.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Ipswich Central is £42,700 per year. The nearest station is Derby Road (Ipswich) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Alexandra Park.
Ipswich Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,971 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
Ipswich Central has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 61.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 5.8% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 221 ft away from IP4 2LS.
Ipswich Central near IP4 2LS 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Derby Road (Ipswich) | N/A | Walking directions to Derby Road (Ipswich) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 2LS postcode area, located within Ipswich Central, there are 10 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP4 2LS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Al Amin Grocery Store | 131 St Helens Street, Ipswich, IP4 2LS | Walking directions to Al Amin Grocery Store |
| 0.1 mi | Helenka Mini Market | 55 St Helens Street, Ipswich, IP4 2JL | Walking directions to Helenka Mini Market |
| 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 | European Food Store | 20 St Helens Street, Ipswich, IP4 1HJ | Walking directions to European Food Store |
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.