Postcode IP4 5BS 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 39.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Ipswich Central is £42,700 per year. The nearest station is Derby Road (Ipswich) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Newbury Road Recreation Ground.
Ipswich Central has a moderate 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.
Ipswich Central has a low crime rate, with approximately 39.5 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 15.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Ipswich Central is £42,700 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near IP4 5BS.
Ipswich Central near IP4 5BS 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Derby Road (Ipswich) | N/A | Walking directions to Derby Road (Ipswich) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Newbury Road Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Newbury Road Recreation Ground |
| 0.4 mi | Newbury Road Dog Park | Small | Walking directions to Newbury Road Dog Park |
Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £205,500 in Alexandra area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £445,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £240,000 |
| Flats | 28 | £157,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £223,000 |
| Terraced | 43 | £215,000 |
10 year median price trend in Alexandra
In the IP4 5BS postcode area, located within Ipswich Central, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP4 5BS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | CO-OP Daily | 111-113 Cauldwell Hall Road, Ipswich, IP4 5BN | Walking directions to CO-OP Daily |
| 0.1 mi | St John's Convenience Store | Marlborough Road, Ipswich, IP4 5DD | Walking directions to St John's Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Kerala Store | 71 St Johns Road, Ipswich, IP4 5DE | Walking directions to Kerala Store |
| 0.1 mi | S. Kunnan Singh & Sons | Freehold Road, Ipswich, IP4 5HL | Walking directions to S. Kunnan Singh & Sons |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 438 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich, IP4 4EN | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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.