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 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 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Newbury Road Recreation Ground.
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.
Ipswich Central has a very low crime rate, with approximately 28.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Ipswich Central is £49,330 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 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 5BS.
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.
Elected local representatives for IP4 5BS, 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 5BS 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.
The median sale price around IP4 5BS in Ipswich Central is £218,000 (about £254 per square foot) based on 109 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to IP4 5BS, including Parkside Academy (Good), St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich (Good) and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to IP4 5BS is Derby Road (Ipswich), about 817 m away.
IP4 5BS 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).
The Member of Parliament for Ipswich covering IP4 5BS 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.