Postcode IP4 5BZ is located in an urban city, within the Alexandra area 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 median sale price in Alexandra is £210,000 (around £246 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £157,250 and £249,000. The nearest station is Derby Road (Ipswich), about 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 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 16,605 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 49% least 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 4.7% 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.
The average income per household in Ipswich Central is £49,330 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near IP4 5BZ.
Ipswich Central near IP4 5BZ 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Derby Road (Ipswich) | N/A | Walking directions to Derby Road (Ipswich) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Newbury Road Dog Park | Small | Walking directions to Newbury Road Dog Park |
Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £246 per square foot) in Alexandra area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £540,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £304,000 | £297 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £237,500 | £262 |
| Terraced | 41 | £210,000 | £226 |
| Flats | 28 | £145,500 | £208 |
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 | £155,000 | £227,500 | £220,000 |
| 2026 | £304,000 | £130,000 | £238,750 | £209,250 |
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 | £264 | £251 |
| 2026 | £297 | £208 | £262 | £225 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP4 5BZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May 2026 | 3, Upland Road, Ipswich, IP4 5BT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £240,000 | |
| 04 Mar 2026 | 40, Upland Road, Ipswich, IP4 5BT | Terraced | Freehold | £221,000 | |
| 10 Dec 2025 | 38, Upland Road, Ipswich, IP4 5BT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 03 Jun 2025 | 280, Spring Road, Ipswich, IP4 5NN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 30 Mar 2026 | 86, Cauldwell Hall Road, Ipswich, IP4 5BL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £187,500 |
In the IP4 5BZ postcode area, located within Ipswich Central, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Mar 2024. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Clifford Community Primary School & Nursery | Community school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 26 Nov 2024. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 Apr 2018. |
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of IP4 5BZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons Daily | 111-113 Cauldwell Hall Road, Ipswich, IP4 5BN | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.2 mi | St John's Convenience Store | Marlborough Road, Ipswich, IP4 5DD | Walking directions to St John's Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Kerala Store | 71 St Johns Road, Ipswich, IP4 5DE | Walking directions to Kerala Store |
| 0.2 mi | S. Kunnan Singh & Sons | Freehold Road, Ipswich, IP4 5HL | Walking directions to S. Kunnan Singh & Sons |
| 0.2 mi | BP Shop | Woodbridge Road, Ipswich, IP4 4EN | Walking directions to BP Shop |
Annual council tax rates for Ipswich district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for IP4 5BZ, 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 5BZ 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, criminal damage and arson and other theft.
The median sale price around IP4 5BZ in Alexandra is £210,000 (about £246 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to IP4 5BZ, including St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich (Outstanding), Clifford Community Primary School & Nursery (Requires improvement) and St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to IP4 5BZ is Derby Road (Ipswich), about 913 m away.
IP4 5BZ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,605 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 5BZ 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).