Postcode IP4 5DS is located in an urban city, within the St John's ward of Ipswich in the East of England region, and forms part of the California area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 44.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in California is £46,600 per year. The nearest station is Derby Road (Ipswich) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Newbury Road Recreation Ground.
California has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,909 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.
California has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 6.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in California is £46,600 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near IP4 5DS.
California near IP4 5DS 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 Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Newbury Road Recreation Ground |
| 0.3 mi | Newbury Road Dog Park | Small | Walking directions to Newbury Road Dog Park |
Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in St John's area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £612,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £386,500 |
| Flats | 30 | £130,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 47 | £265,000 |
| Terraced | 39 | £220,000 |
10 year median price trend in St John's
In the IP4 5DS postcode area, located within California, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP4 5DS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Foxhall Convenience Store | 327 Foxhall Road, Ipswich, IP3 8LQ | Walking directions to Foxhall Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 389 Foxhall Road, Ipswich, IP3 8LJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Premier Freehold Convenience Store | 142 Freehold Road, Ipswich, IP4 5JL | Walking directions to Premier Freehold Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | S. Kunnan Singh & Sons | Freehold Road, Ipswich, IP4 5HL | Walking directions to S. Kunnan Singh & Sons |
| 0.3 mi | Kerala Store | 71 St Johns Road, Ipswich, IP4 5DE | Walking directions to Kerala Store |
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.