Postcode insights

IP4 5AY

Marlborough Road

Alexandra

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Detailed insights for IP4 5AY

Overview

Postcode IP4 5AY 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 very low crime levels, with around 28.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 65% 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 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
29
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
16.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Ipswich Central has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,766 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Ipswich Central has a very low crime rate, with approximately 28.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

16.7%

Approximately 16.7% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Ipswich Central is £49,330 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near IP4 5AY.

Flood risk

No risk

Ipswich Central near IP4 5AY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Derby Road (Ipswich) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for IP4 5AY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Derby Road (Ipswich)

N/A

Walking directions to Derby Road (Ipswich)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
272
Population density
7,861.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.8(-50%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.59(-43%)
Other theft
2.87(-48%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.16(-81%)
Vehicle crime
2.16(-51%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
236
86.76%
Other White
16
5.88%
Irish
5
1.84%
Bangladeshi
4
1.47%
Other Asian
3
1.1%
Total population: 272

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
94
43.93%
Level 3 (A level)
33
15.42%
No qualifications
31
14.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
10.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
9.35%
Total 16+ residents: 214

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
48
40%
Owns outright
30
25%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
18.33%
Other social rented
18
15%
Social rents from council
2
1.67%
Total households: 120

Property prices in Alexandra

Median price£218,000
Price per sq ft£254
Sales (last 12 months)109
Typical range (middle 50%)£175K – £250K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Alexandra over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£337,500£297
Semi-Detached28£237,500£266
Terraced45£220,000£246
Flats25£147,500£233

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Alexandra

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Alexandra.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Alexandra.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Alexandra.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Alexandra.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP4 5AY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP4 5AY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Jul 202537, Tokio Road, Ipswich, IP4 5BDDetachedFreehold£350,000
23 Oct 20254, Tokio Road, Ipswich, IP4 5BEDetachedFreehold£337,500
20 Oct 202540A, Marlborough Road, Ipswich, IP4 5AXFlatsLeasehold£195,000
28 Nov 202528, Marlborough Road, Ipswich, IP4 5ATSemi-DetachedFreehold£345,000
22 Aug 202547, St Johns Road, Ipswich, IP4 5DETerracedFreehold£180,000

Schools

In the IP4 5AY postcode area, located within Ipswich Central, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for IP4 5AY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryClifford Road Primary School & NurseryCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Mary's Catholic Primary School, IpswichAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.4 miNot applicableParkside AcademyAcademy alternative provision converter

Good

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP4 5AY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for IP4 5AY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSt John's Convenience StoreMarlborough Road, Ipswich, IP4 5DDWalking directions to St John's Convenience Store
0.1 miKerala Store71 St Johns Road, Ipswich, IP4 5DEWalking directions to Kerala Store
0.1 miS. Kunnan Singh & SonsFreehold Road, Ipswich, IP4 5HLWalking directions to S. Kunnan Singh & Sons
0.2 miCO-OP Daily111-113 Cauldwell Hall Road, Ipswich, IP4 5BNWalking directions to CO-OP Daily
0.3 miEast of England CO-OP34 Foxhall Road, Ipswich, IP3 8HLWalking directions to East of England CO-OP

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 5AY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

David John Plowman

Alexandra - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Jack Abbott

Ipswich - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

DistrictIpswichE07000202
Parliamentary ConstituencyIpswichE14001302
WardAlexandraE05007117
ParishIpswich, unparished areaE43000134
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Ipswich CentralE02006251
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Ipswich 007AE01029958
Police ForceSuffolk
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about IP4 5AY

Is IP4 5AY (Ipswich Central) safe?

The area around IP4 5AY records about 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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.

What is the average house price near IP4 5AY?

The median sale price around IP4 5AY in Ipswich Central is £218,000 (about £254 per square foot) based on 109 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near IP4 5AY?

There are 15 schools close to IP4 5AY, including Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery (Good), St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich (Outstanding) and Parkside Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to IP4 5AY?

The closest station to IP4 5AY is Derby Road (Ipswich), about 699 m away.

How deprived is the area around IP4 5AY?

IP4 5AY scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,766 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents IP4 5AY (Ipswich Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ipswich covering IP4 5AY 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).

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.