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IP4 3BX

Sidegate Lane West

Rushmere

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Detailed insights for IP4 3BX

Overview

Postcode IP4 3BX is located in an urban city, within the Rushmere ward of Ipswich in the East of England region, and forms part of the Rushmere area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 40.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Rushmere is £58,263 per year. The nearest station is Westerfield, about 0.9 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
13.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Rushmere has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,941 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Rushmere has a low crime rate, with approximately 40.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

13.6%

Approximately 13.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Rushmere is £58,263 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 126 ft away from IP4 3BX.

Flood risk

No risk

Rushmere near IP4 3BX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Westerfield located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for IP4 3BX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Westerfield

N/A

Walking directions to Westerfield

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
566
Population density
2,770.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.88(-15%)
Public order
4.48(-12%)
Other theft
3.36(-39%)
Vehicle crime
1.68(-62%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.68(-74%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
436
76.49%
Indian
21
3.68%
African
21
3.68%
Pakistani
20
3.51%
Other
19
3.33%
Total population: 570

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
122
28.71%
Level 3 (A level)
77
18.12%
No qualifications
68
16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
68
16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
39
9.18%
Total 16+ residents: 425

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
75
37.69%
Owns outright
63
31.66%
Private landlord or letting agency
27
13.57%
Other social rented
16
8.04%
Social rents from council
11
5.53%
Total households: 199

Property prices in Rushmere

Median price£292,000
Price per sq ft£290
Sales (last 12 months)89
Typical range (middle 50%)£250K – £340K

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £292,000 (about £290 per square foot) in Rushmere area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,675 up to £530,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rushmere over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£340,000£332
Semi-Detached63£295,000£293
Terraced15£226,500£265

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rushmere

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rushmere.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£310,000£242,500£186,250
2017£288,000£237,500£178,500
2018£275,000£245,000£185,595
2019£336,250£244,750£191,000
2020£320,000£249,750£193,500
2021£320,000£268,000£203,750
2022£387,250£310,000£238,750
2023£447,500£280,000£237,500
2024£337,500£290,000£227,500
2025£355,000£295,000£209,000
2026£422,500£296,000£226,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rushmere.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rushmere.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£246£249£218
2017£308£256£221
2018£281£248£227
2019£277£260£214
2020£296£255£215
2021£311£280£242
2022£353£304£281
2023£365£299£248
2024£338£306£249
2025£345£311£253
2026£364£278£270
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rushmere.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rushmere in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP4 3BX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP4 3BX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Sept 202515, Ely Road, Ipswich, IP4 3BYSemi-DetachedFreehold£295,000
22 Jan 202624, Sidegate Lane West, Ipswich, IP4 3BZSemi-DetachedFreehold£450,000
07 Mar 2025237, Brunswick Road, Ipswich, IP4 4DDSemi-DetachedFreehold£275,000
03 Oct 202580, Colchester Road, Ipswich, IP4 4RZSemi-DetachedFreehold£260,500
12 Dec 202567, Colchester Road, Ipswich, IP4 4STOtherFreehold£1,765,000

Schools

In the IP4 3BX postcode area, located within Rushmere, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for IP4 3BX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryNorthgate High SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySidegate Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miPrimaryRushmere Hall Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP4 3BX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for IP4 3BX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miCO-OP Daily65 Colchester Road, Ipswich, IP4 4STWalking directions to CO-OP Daily
0.2 miBrunswick Road Post Office and Convenience Store177 Brunswick Road, Ipswich, IP4 4DBWalking directions to Brunswick Road Post Office and Convenience Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Ipswich district (2025-26).

Band A£1,572
Band B£1,834
Band C£2,096
Band D£2,359
Band E£2,883
Band F£3,407
Band G£3,931
Band H£4,717

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for IP4 3BX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Stefan Long

Rushmere - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Jack Abbott

Ipswich - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

DistrictIpswichE07000202
Parliamentary ConstituencyIpswichE14001302
WardRushmereE05007125
ParishIpswich, unparished areaE43000134
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)RushmereE02006248
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Ipswich 004EE01030001
Police ForceSuffolk
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about IP4 3BX

Is IP4 3BX (Rushmere) safe?

The area around IP4 3BX records about 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near IP4 3BX?

The median sale price around IP4 3BX in Rushmere is £292,000 (about £290 per square foot) based on 89 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near IP4 3BX?

There are 8 schools close to IP4 3BX, including Northgate High School (Good), Sidegate Primary School (Good) and Rushmere Hall Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to IP4 3BX?

The closest station to IP4 3BX is Westerfield, about 1,380 m away.

How deprived is the area around IP4 3BX?

IP4 3BX scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,941 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents IP4 3BX (Rushmere) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ipswich covering IP4 3BX is Jack Abbott (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Stefan Long (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.