Postcode IP4 4BU 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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 17.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Rushmere is £45,000 per year. The nearest station is Derby Road (Ipswich) located about 1.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Rushmere has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,638 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 25% least deprived areas in England.
Rushmere has a very low crime rate, with approximately 17.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 3.1% 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.
The average income of residents in Rushmere is £45,000 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near IP4 4BU.
Rushmere near IP4 4BU 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £295,000 in Rushmere area, with individual transactions ranging from £118,000 up to £475,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £360,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 62 | £310,000 |
| Terraced | 21 | £207,000 |
10 year median price trend in Rushmere
In the IP4 4BU postcode area, located within Rushmere, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP4 4BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Brunswick Road Post Office and Convenience Store | 177 Brunswick Road, Ipswich, IP4 4DB | Walking directions to Brunswick Road Post Office and Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | CO-OP Daily | 65 Colchester Road, Ipswich, IP4 4ST | Walking directions to CO-OP Daily |
| 0.3 mi | CO-OP Daily | 377 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich, IP4 4AX | Walking directions to CO-OP Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Candy Box convienience | 422 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich, IP4 4EL | Walking directions to Candy Box convienience |
| 0.4 mi | BP Shop | Woodbridge Road, Ipswich, IP4 4EN | Walking directions to BP Shop |
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.