Postcode IP4 2LX 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 Derby Road (Ipswich) located about 0.9 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 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 32.6% 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 141 ft away from IP4 2LX.
Ipswich Central near IP4 2LX 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 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Derby Road (Ipswich) | N/A | Walking directions to Derby Road (Ipswich) |
| 0.9 mi | Ipswich | N/A | Walking directions to 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 2LX 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 2LX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Helenka Mini Market | 55 St Helens Street, Ipswich, IP4 2JL | Walking directions to Helenka Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Al Amin Grocery Store | 131 St Helens Street, Ipswich, IP4 2LS | Walking directions to Al Amin Grocery Store |
| 0.2 mi | European Food Store | 20 St Helens Street, Ipswich, IP4 1HJ | Walking directions to European Food Store |
| 0.2 mi | Unishop Convenience | Grimwade Street, Ipswich, IP4 1NE | Walking directions to Unishop Convenience |
| 0.2 mi | Special Food Store | St Helens Street, Ipswich, IP4 1HJ | Walking directions to Special 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.