Postcode IP4 5AQ 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 57.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% 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 nearest station is Derby Road (Ipswich), about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Newbury Road Dog Park.
Ipswich Central has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,987 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Ipswich Central has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.3% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 283 ft away from IP4 5AQ.
Ipswich Central near IP4 5AQ 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Derby Road (Ipswich) | N/A | Walking directions to Derby Road (Ipswich) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Newbury Road Dog Park | Small | Walking directions to Newbury Road Dog Park |
Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £218,000 (about £254 per square foot) in Alexandra area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £540,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £337,500 | £297 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £237,500 | £266 |
| Terraced | 45 | £220,000 | £246 |
| Flats | 25 | £147,500 | £233 |
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 | £157,500 | £226,250 | £220,000 |
| 2026 | £304,000 | £146,750 | £242,000 | £210,000 |
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 | £265 | £251 |
| 2026 | £297 | £233 | £271 | £234 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP4 5AQ.
In the IP4 5AQ postcode area, located within Ipswich Central, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP4 5AQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Foxhall Convenience Store | 327 Foxhall Road, Ipswich, IP3 8LQ | Walking directions to Foxhall Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | S. Kunnan Singh & Sons | Freehold Road, Ipswich, IP4 5HL | Walking directions to S. Kunnan Singh & Sons |
| 0.2 mi | Kerala Store | 71 St Johns Road, Ipswich, IP4 5DE | Walking directions to Kerala Store |
| 0.2 mi | St John's Convenience Store | Marlborough Road, Ipswich, IP4 5DD | Walking directions to St John's Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 389 Foxhall Road, Ipswich, IP3 8LJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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.
Elected local representatives for IP4 5AQ, 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 5AQ records about 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, shoplifting and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around IP4 5AQ in Ipswich Central is £218,000 (about £254 per square foot) based on 109 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to IP4 5AQ, including Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery (Good), Britannia Primary School and Nursery (Good) and Rose Hill Primary (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to IP4 5AQ is Derby Road (Ipswich), about 328 m away.
IP4 5AQ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,987 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 5AQ 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).
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.