Postcode IP4 2PN is located in an urban city, within the Alexandra area 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 52.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 35% 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 median sale price in Alexandra is £208,250 (around £246 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £154,996 and £248,000. The nearest station is Derby Road (Ipswich), about 0.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Alexandra Park.
Ipswich Central has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,457 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Ipswich Central has an average crime rate, with approximately 52.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 18.1% 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 per household in Ipswich Central is £49,330 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 315 ft away from IP4 2PN.
Ipswich Central near IP4 2PN 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 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Derby Road (Ipswich) | N/A | Walking directions to Derby Road (Ipswich) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Alexandra Park | Medium | Walking directions to Alexandra Park |
Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £208,250 (about £246 per square foot) in Alexandra area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £540,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £320,750 | £300 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £238,750 | £263 |
| Terraced | 40 | £209,250 | £221 |
| Flats | 34 | £146,750 | £214 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £155,000 | £227,500 | £220,000 |
| 2026 | £304,000 | £127,500 | £238,750 | £208,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £264 | £251 |
| 2026 | £297 | £211 | £267 | £221 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP4 2PN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Jul 2026 | 3, Haslemere Drive, Ipswich, IP4 2PP | Flats | Leasehold | £160,000 | |
| 30 Sept 2025 | 25, Haslemere Drive, Ipswich, IP4 2PP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 09 Jan 2026 | 32, Pearmain Lane, Ipswich, IP4 2GH | Terraced | Freehold | £350,000 | |
| 19 Aug 2025 | 36, Pearmain Lane, Ipswich, IP4 2GH | Terraced | Freehold | £360,000 | |
| 29 May 2026 | 117, Lacey Street, Ipswich, IP4 2PL | Terraced | Freehold | £180,000 |
In the IP4 2PN postcode area, located within Ipswich Central, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Not applicable | Woodbridge Road Academy | Free schools special | Area360 rating. Inspected 3 Jun 2025. | |
Woodbridge Road Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 3 Jun 2025
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Helen's Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Mar 2012. | |
St Helen's Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 13 Mar 2012
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Mar 2024. | |
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 5 Mar 2024
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12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of IP4 2PN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Park n Shop | Nottidge Road, Ipswich, IP4 2RU | Walking directions to Park n Shop |
| 0.3 mi | Al Amin Grocery Store | 131 St Helens Street, Ipswich, IP4 2LS | Walking directions to Al Amin Grocery Store |
| 0.3 mi | CO-OP Daily | 345 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich, IP4 4ET | Walking directions to CO-OP Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Helenka Mini Market | 55 St Helens Street, Ipswich, IP4 2JL | Walking directions to Helenka Mini Market |
| 0.4 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 2PN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David John Plowman
Alexandra - Elected 7 May 2026
Jack Abbott
Ipswich - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around IP4 2PN records about 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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, criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around IP4 2PN in Alexandra is £208,250 (about £246 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to IP4 2PN, including Woodbridge Road Academy (Good), St Helen's Primary School (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 2PN is Derby Road (Ipswich), about 1,502 m away.
IP4 2PN scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,457 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 2PN 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).